Natural Wonders
This collection highlights the diverse geography of southwestern France, spanning from the Atlantic coast to the high Pyrenees. It features the Dune of Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune, and the historic La Coubre Lighthouse. The selection includes significant mountain passes such as the Col d'Aubisque and Somport, alongside glacial lakes like Lac Gentau and Lac Bersau. Inland, the list covers cultural landscapes including the 19th-century Haras National in Saintes and the botanical heritage of the Cognac Public Garden.
A Col du Soulor
Col du Soulor is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees in France, linking Argelès-Gazost with Arthez-d'Asson.
B Col d'Aubisque
The Col d'Aubisque is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees 30 km south of Tarbes and Pau in the department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the…
C Lac Bersau
Lac Bersau is a lake in the Pyrénées, department Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. At an elevation of 2083 m, its surface area is 0.125 km².
D Dune of Pilat
The Dune of Pilat, also called Grande Dune du Pilat, is the tallest sand dune in Europe.
E Lac de Bious-Artigues
Lac de Bious-Artigues is a lake in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Pyrénées, France. At an elevation of 1416 m, its surface area is 0.326 km².
F Cognac Public Garden
Cognac Public Garden is located in of the heart of the town of Cognac in the departement of Charente, France.
G Lac Gentau
Lac Gentau is a lake in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Pyrénées, France. At an elevation of 1947 m, its surface area is 0.093 km².
H La Coubre Lighthouse
The La Coubre Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse that is still in service in La Tremblade, in Charente-Maritime, in France.
I Lacs d'Arrémoulit
The Lacs d'Arrémoulit is a group of lakes in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. At an elevation of 2,265 m, their surface area is 0.11 km2.
J Haras National
A former national stud farm established in 1846 in Saintes. The site features 19th-century stables and structures originally built to house breeding stallions for the French cavalry and agricultural use.
K Lac d'Anglas
A mountain lake situated at an elevation of 2,068 meters in the Pyrenees near Eaux-Bonnes. The area is characterized by its proximity to the remains of old iron mines and is accessible via high-altitude hiking trails.
L Somport
Somport or Col du Somport, known also as the Aspe Pass or Canfranc Pass, is a mountain pass in the central Pyrenees on the border of France…
M Etsaut
Etsaut is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.
N Col du Pourtalet
The Col du Pourtalet, El Portalet or Portalet d'Aneu is a mountain pass and border crossing in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain.
O Hiru Erregeen Taula / Table des Trois Rois
The highest peak in Navarre and the Béarn region, reaching 2,444 meters. Historically, its summit served as a meeting point for the kings of Navarre, Aragon, and Béarn to confer without leaving their respective kingdoms.
P Col de Burdincurutcheta
A mountain pass in the western Pyrenees at an elevation of 1,135 meters. It links the Esterenzuby valley with the Iraty plateau and is known for the steep gradients of its western approach.
Q Pic de Ger
The Pic de Ger is a French Pyrenean summit, culminating at 2,613 m, located in the Ossau Valley in the Béarn province.
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