The most beautiful natural sites to discover France

Among the beautiful villages of Saint-flour, Chaliers stands out by its exceptional site, a rocky promontory overlooking the Truyère and offers a beautiful panorama on the Monts mountains. He entered history from 20 to 26 June 1380, when Bertrand Du Guesclin placed the seat ahead of Chaliers and delivered his castle. He distinguished himself in 2016 with a presentation of village accommodation at the French pavilion of the Biennale of Architecture of Venice.

Its peaceful character, its breathtaking view of the Truyère gorge, is ideal for exploring its rich heritage, including the Saint-Michel church, dating from the th century, blending Romanesque and Gothic style. You will notice its novel portal with its bichromes boudin, supported by columns with corinthians capitals. The presbytery, built in the th century, is remarkable for its sculpted stone door frame. Take a detour, it's really worth it.

Situated at 988 metres above sea level, this lookout reveals a superb view of the Espinouse, a wild landscape dug from deep ravines: on the right, Aret mountain on the left, the two Rocheux of Aret.

This dense set of beech, fir and spruce forms a thick coat that covers the plateau of the Espinouse. Corsica's sheep live in this forest, but it is quite difficult to see them.

The road leads to the western flank of the Espinouse, in a site with Mediterranean vegetation - vineyards, olive trees, green oaks and chestnut trees. At an altitude of 971 metres, the Fontfroide Pass is the dividing line of the waters, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Nice views.

From the pass, the view extends to the southwest on the Somail Mountains, back from the Ravin ravine. The landscaped gazebo offers an even larger panorama towards the south towards the Jaur valley.

If we know the Faux de Verzy in the Marne, we know less about this tree which is more than 800 years old. There are few in France. It was a junction of three fields, hence its name. It is 5 metres wide and it is even said that some people hid there during the Second World War. A superb site that gives a good excuse for a walk.

The beach of Mama is a unique opportunity to practice naturism in Lyon. Instead, to be precise north of the Grand Parc of Méribel-Jonage. Between G and H benchmarks at the restaurant La Mama, 200 meters of public beach welcomes you. The specificity of this corner: The pleasure of practicing naturism in all simplicity by city order dating back to 2009. All generations come to relax, enjoy the beautiful days in a friendly and friendly atmosphere.

Linking Normandy and Brittany to the southwest of England, this large, landscaped and signposted loop offers cyclists a unique adventure of varied seaside and countryside. On the Norman side, you will travel 230 km of greenways that will take you through the Cotentin countryside, the Bessin regional nature park or the Mortain waterfalls to reach Mont-Saint-Michel before boarding the ferry to England!

This Great Show itinerary offers you more than 440 km of cycle paths, greenways and small marked roads, including 232 km in Normandy. From Notre-Dame-de-Paris, you will pedal from castle to castle in gardens and natural parks to the sumptuous Mont Saint-Michel. This rejuvenating trip will take you to the hills of Perche, the city of Alençon, the castle of Carrouges and the Baths of Bagnoles-de-l'Ornes-Normandie, not to mention the natural parks of Perche and Normandie-Maine.

Of course, we can be told that Villata no longer has a place in this guide, since it is a "textile" campsite, but which has managed to preserve its beautiful naturist beach. This is why, despite the fact that we can no longer spend a real naturist holiday there, we salute the work of the Agostini family who work to ensure that the beach retains its naturist character. Access to the beach can only be done on foot via the existing land register path. For more information, please refer to the Villata website.

The sandy beach of Bagheera de Linguizzetta in Upper Corsica is located north of the Bravone Navy at the level of the U Stagnolu pond. This large sandy beach of several kilometers is totally naturist. The site is well indicated but difficult to access by car.

A very beautiful naturist beach of about 4 km in one of the corners of Haute-Corse famous for the quality of its beaches. Located opposite Corsicana, it allows holidaymakers to enjoy it without moderation. Located south of Bastia, take the direction of Porto Vecchio, Prunete and the Alistro lighthouse.

On the naturist domain of U'Furu in the majestic lands of Corsica, about ten kilometres from Porto-Vecchio, a river winds its way. Between waterfalls and natural basins, the desire to swim awaits you. Do not resist, you will be part of the elements, in an idyllic setting.

The southern part of the beach is naturist. With fine sand, transparent water, family atmosphere and protected area.

The highest point of the Margeride at an altitude of 1,552 m, it can be reached via the Col du Cheval mort. On site, the former World War II bunkers border the imposing granite chaos and the telecommunications tower. We will climb up to the orientation table to admire a stunning panoramic view and a pretty view of Lake Charpal, not far from there (also worth visiting, it is within walking distance from Fortunio). The steppe landscape reflects the climate of Margeride, and it would be a good idea to provide the little wool and especially the windbreak, in all seasons!

One of the many Club du Soleil that works in Bordeaux and the region to represent the interests and values of naturism in the largest naturist region of France through various actions throughout the year. In good weather, its members work at the Centre Hélio-marin de Montalivet.

The Maison des étangs du Forez and the Réserve de Biterne, located in Arthun, offer visitors an exceptional natural setting in which to stroll and enjoy the landscape of the Forez ponds. The Réserve de Biterne offers an open-access trail with three observatories for watching the ponds and wild waterfowl. The Maison des étangs du Forez, meanwhile, houses an interactive exhibition on the ponds of the Forez region, as well as an observatory offering a breathtaking view of the Reserve's ponds. The discovery trail and observatories are open to visitors every day. To reach the Maison des étangs du Forez and the Réserve de Biterne, simply follow the road signs from the D42.

The bay of Saint-Brieuc is full of natural resources. To make the most of it, opt for an outing with Ecotone nature: in the chaos of Gouët, in the Plédran forest, in the gigantic foreshore at the bottom of the bay, at sunset... Whatever your choice, Nicolas, a passionate nature guide, will help you decipher the environment and teach you to sharpen your sense of observation. Thus, the exit into the dunes of Hillion, on the traces of tiny mygales buried in the sand, is similar to an investigation. On the foreshore, while walking to the sea and the bushes, you will learn to distinguish seagulls from gulls, to spot traces of human activity, to pay attention to hermit crabs in ponds or to the small piles of sand left by sand worms... Informative outings, in the heart of splendid places.

This millennial tree is a true natural monument, witness to the rigorous local climate.

On the D 986, after Valleraugue towards Esperou, is the water body of the Mourétou. A large shady terrain welcomes you for a stopover in nature. A barbecue is available to visitors who, in the beautiful days, would like to picnic on the edge of the river. Wooden games are set up to entertain children. You can play ball, snowshoes, ping-pong or try fishing. In summer, the water body is filled with swimmers looking for freshness! The smaller ones can quietly walk upstream without losing foot. A bathing supervisor present every afternoon guarantees safety. Information for fishing: Café Le Jardin à Valleraugue, tel. 04 67 82 23 34 - and tobacco-press Le Quai à Valleraugue, tel. 04 67 82 20 28

Located after the mining pass in the mountain of Linguas, south of the Massif de l'Aigoual, Lake Des is a suitable place for fishing activities (however regulated) and hiking. Take a IGN map of Mont-Aigoual, you never know, it is better to be able to locate if you go hiking!

The origin of the name of this rocky rock was that it was through this natural passage that we could descend from the Larzac by taking a route cut in the rock. Culminating at 616 meters above sea level, the Pas de l 'Escalette has long been a simple mule road. Although it has a breathtaking view of the Lergue waterfalls, the proximity to the A 75 motorway removes a little charm from the place.

The Sivom Aménagement du Lac de Monteynard is one of the region's must-see tourist attractions. The Sivom offers a range of activities and attractions, including the Himalayan footbridges, the Monteynard-Avignonet dam and information areas. The Sivom is made up of elected municipal representatives from the 10 communes bordering the lake, with a president and vice-presidents. The current president is Laurent Maleval, and the three vice-presidents are Jean Michel Brugnera, Pierrick Bonenfant and Richard Passelande.

The Maison de la Vallée du Champsaur, located in Ancelle, France, is a natural site offering information and documentation on the region. It also presents temporary exhibitions and sells products and books from the Ecrins National Park. A permanent exhibition entitled "Entrez dans la haie" is open to the general public. The Maison de la Vallée is a joint reception area for the Ecrins National Park and the Champsaur-Valgaudemar Tourist Office. Admission is free.

The Armorique Regional Nature Park is located in Brittany, in the department of Finistère. It stretches from the Monts d'Arrée to the coastline of the Crozon peninsula, via the Aulne valley and the Brest roadstead. It also includes the Iroise Islands, including Ouessant, Molène and Sein, which are classified as a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. The park offers an exceptional environment, with a wide diversity of fauna, flora and natural habitats. It also boasts an extensive coastline. The park offers a wide range of activities and discoveries, including nature walks and a visit to the Domaine de Menez Meur, home to a conservatory for Breton breeds. Visitors can also discover the Ouessant Ecomuseum, which traces the organization of life on the island up to the middle of the 20th century.

The Cape Croisette is a small peninsula that separates the port from the Goudes of Callelongue, facing the Île Maïre. It is on foot by a small rocky path from the Goudes to a tiny port. The small beach of the Monkeys Bay is accessible by a staircase but very busy in summer. It must name its sulfurous past, because in this contraband district, children were asked to be "mute like monkeys"…

Grenoble is a city with many sensitive natural areas (ENS) to discover. The Isère department has created a network of almost 150 ENS, comprising 17 departmental ENS and 128 local sites, in order to preserve and enhance the region's biodiversity. These sites are home to exceptional flora and fauna, with 287 species of birds, 78 species of dragonflies and 87 species of mammals recorded. The ENS are remarkable places for discovering biodiversity, open to the public and respectful of the natural heritage. They also help to offset urbanization by preserving natural areas. Take advantage of these preserved natural areas to experience nature close to home in Grenoble.

This circuit is intended for vttists already having a solid experience in this sport. Spread over 33 kilometers, it has a 600 meter gradient. In fact, it even presents two routes, both are originally from Saint-Victor-la-Coste, but the first passes through the communes of Nîmes, Remoulins and Pouzilhac, and the second by those of Villeneuve-Lez-Avignon and Saint-Laurent-des-Arbre. For seasoned cyclists!

From the Aramon gendarmerie, this beautiful mountain bike journey between guts and pine forests. With a 550-meter and 28-kilometer length, it can be suitable for seasoned athletes but also for those who are only more casual. However, it is not recommended by strong chalks, because much of it is not shaded and, let us not forget, summers are among the warmest in France.