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Green tourism: what is a geopark?

wards, since 2015, another label: that of the UNESCO World Geoparks. This label, renewable every 4 years, distinguishes territories that possess a geological heritage of international value. These protected areas are privileged places to raise awareness of respect for the environment for young ...

26
Apr
2022

The stars of Saint Vincent: 5 things to know about these exceptional jewels

tars in the region. This 5-pointed star has even become the emblem of the museum. 4- They are unique in the world Because of their geographic and geological origin, St. Vincent's stars are unique jewels in the world. To my knowledge, there is no other lucky jewelry made from fossils. The s ...

28
Apr
2022

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

akes, the Vanoise National Park is a popular destination for hikers. It offers 600 km of trails, including the GR5 and GR55 and the Via Alpina. Discovery trails, geological tables and exhibition sites are also offered to visitors. For example, the old presbytery of Champagny-le-Haut houses the Glac ...

02
Mar
2011

5 Good Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in Iceland

ring your trip, don't just stick to Reykjavík but also plan to visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Dubbed "little Iceland," this region encapsulates the island's geological marvels. There, you can admire the Gerduberg cliffs with their black basalt columns, the stunning Mount Kirkjufell (an ancient ...

12
Dec
2018

Ariège : 5 ideas for refreshing outings

o be crossed by both a river and a road. It is therefore possible to cross it by car. This singular cave offers a refreshing and quite unusual visit to discover its geological and archaeological riches. Copyright : Pinpin After crossing the cave by car, you will enjoy a magical lighting ...

21
July
2022

Autumn in Tuscany: 5 things to do on site.

old waters that do not reach 20°C to hot waters that exceed 40°C and reach peaks of no less than 52°C! These thermal waters owe their virtues to the geological characteristics of the region. We go from cold waters filtering from the depths of the Apennine marbles to hot waters generated by the p ...

27
Sep
2023

Kerlouan: a taste of Seychelles in Brittany

west of France. A postcard-worthy landscape. In this municipality of Finistère, the coastline is particularly photogenic, due to its colors but also its geological features. Tourists passing through Kerlouan marvel at the infinite shades of blue and turquoise of the sea. These transparent waters c ...

11
Oct
2023