Gorges de la Loire, Natural canyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The Loire Gorges extend through steep rocky cliffs, creating deep valleys where the Loire River flows between granite formations and wooded slopes.
The geological formation of the Loire Gorges began 300 million years ago through erosion processes that carved the granite landscape into its current form.
Medieval villages and castles, including Rochebaron and Chalencon, stand along the gorge edges, reflecting centuries of human settlement in this region.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails, including the GR3 path, which provides different observation points of the canyon and connects major landmarks.
The Grangent Lake section of the gorges contains an island with a 13th-century castle, creating a natural water reservoir amid the canyon landscape.
Location: Loire
GPS coordinates: 45.41250,4.23940
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Saint-Etienne offers various photography settings with the Cite du Design and Cathedral Saint-Charles-Borromee. The city displays industrial buildings, art museums, gardens, and public squares. Outside the city center extend the Loire Gorges and Pilat Regional Park.
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Firminy Vert
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Château d'Essalois
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Cultural Centre of Firminy-Vert
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Château de Grangent
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Lac de Grangent
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Église Saint Pierre
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Église de Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon
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Château Dorian
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Chapelle Sainte-Foy-du-Châtelet du Châtelet
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Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Faye
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