Trou de Bozouls, Natural canyon in Bozouls, France.
Trou de Bozouls is a circular canyon carved by the Dourdou river into the limestone plateau. The steep rock walls surround a green valley floor with water and vegetation that can be viewed from multiple vantage points around the rim.
A castle built in the 9th century once stood on the rocky spur overlooking this canyon and served as a seat for the Counts of Rodez. The structure has long vanished but its position on the rocky plateau was strategically important.
The educational trails of the canyon allow visitors to discover the geological and natural diversity of this sensitive natural area.
Wooden footbridges cross the river and give access to multiple viewpoints scattered around the canyon edge. You can explore on foot and visit different overlooks at your own pace.
The river carved this nearly perfect circular shape into the hard limestone plateau over thousands of years. The result is one of Europe's few natural canyons with such a complete circular form.
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