11 Breathtaking Natural Landscapes in France

France is synonymous with incredible food and drink, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in incredible landscapes in any way. Here are our top 11 that you simply must see when visiting France – from northern coastlines to sun-drenched southern pockets.
Gorges du Verdon

Camargue Salt Flats
Park

Auvergne Volcano Regional Park
Park
The Ochre of Roussillon

Falaises d’Etretat

Dune du Pilat

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Provence lavender fields
Natural Feature

Technically not completely natural, but impossible to overlook, Provence’s lavender fields are one of the most iconic landscapes in France. As you approach them, you’ll smell the lavender before even catching a glimpse of this gorgeous site – and when you do, it looks like someone has painted the undulating hills in the prettiest of shades. Around the villages and towns of Gordes, Forcalquier and Malaucène are lavender-field hotspots.
Cascade du Rossignolet
Natural Feature
Cascade du Rossignolet is a great waterfall that is linked by an attractive trail to two bigger ones (Cascade de Queureuilh and Cascade Saut du Loup). This is a classic example of what France does best: beautiful natural landscapes interwoven with well-trodden trails and interesting information snippets to aid you along your way. Three waterfalls in one – hard to beat, don’t you think?
Côte de Granit Rose
Natural Feature

The Pink Granite Coast is a stretch of coastline in northern Brittany, often considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is identifiable thanks to its pink granite rocks. There are endless hiking trails along this stretch of coastline and pretty villages and towns to stop into as well.
Grotte des Demoiselles
Natural Feature

There are many impressive caves in France, but one that gets a lot of attention (and for good reason) is the majestic Grotte des Demoiselles in the Languedoc province in the South of France. Giant stalactites and stalagmites surround you, as you descend and explore the cave, which is an impressive 120 metres (394 feet) long. Children under the age of four visit for free.
Trips & Tours in France
Historical Landmark, Architectural Landmark

Set out on your French voyage of discovery without missing a beat with these multi-day trips. Including art tours in Paris to wine tasting in the Loire Valley and coastal cruising along the South of France.