Granite articles Tag

The Seychelles: a heavenly destination

Presentation The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands, scattered in the Indian Ocean off the African continent. Several granite islands such as Mahé, Praslin or La Digue form the heart of the archipelago. The capital of the Republic of Seychelles (Victoria) is actually ...

23
Sep
2008

Locronan in Brittany: 5 things to do on site

, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building is a jewel of Breton ogival art. You will be able to admire a 1485 master window representing the Passion of Christ. This church i ...

21
Sep
2022

Kerlouan: a taste of Seychelles in Brittany

ted in Brittany and more precisely in the north of Finistère, 23 km northwest of Landerneau and 32 km from Brest. Kilometers of fine sand dotted with granite rocks have made the reputation of this small Breton town. Only the temperature of the English Channel, which rarely exceeds 20°C, reminds b ...

11
Oct
2023

Mount Rushmore: an emblem of the United States

of four famous U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. This spectacular work was carved from granite by Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum. These faces are located at an altitude of approximately 1740 meters and are 18 meters high! ...

07
Sep
2011

Petra in Jordan: a natural and architectural wonder

ncient Nabatean city is located in present-day Jordan, about 200 km south of the capital Amman. Nestled in the shelter of the mountains, in a maze of granite faults, it is only accessible by a narrow mountain path or by a canyon: the Sîq. With its canyons, cliffs and sandstone of all colors, the ...

06
Dec
2011

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

is Geopark located between the shores of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif - the Monts d'Ardèche Geopark which houses traces of dinosaurs, granite landscapes as well as vestiges of mining and thermal activities in the region. - the Causses du Quercy Geopark nestled between the Mas ...

26
Apr
2022

In Brittany, the castle of Rocher Portail becomes the New School of Wizards

e in Europe where it is possible to come and learn spells and magic tricks in a real castle classified as a historical monument. In this century-old granite castle, very close to the Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magic lessons become real! Are you ready to join one of the f ...

27
Jan
2023

Cycling tourism: discover street art by bike on the Vélomaritime.

4, I invite you to check out the official website below. Urban art is not the only attraction of this cycling route, which also allows you to discover the Pink Granite Coast, the cliffs of Étretat, Mont Saint Michel, and the Bay of Somme! Can it get any better? ...

12
Apr
2023

Filitosa: a megalithic site in Corsica

only will you perfectly distinguish their silhouette, engraved in stone from the front and back, but you will also notice that several of these mysterious granite men are armed with a sword or dagger, sometimes suspended from a belt. These warriors are only about 2 meters tall on average, when the ...

11
Aug
2023