Puits d'Enfer, Natural waterfall in Exireuil, France.
The Puits d'Enfer features a stream cascading through rocky outcrops surrounded by dense woodlands containing diverse flora from four botanical regions.
The site received official classification status in 1927, making it one of the earliest protected natural landmarks in the Deux-Sèvres department.
The name Puits d'Enfer, meaning Well of Hell, originates from a legend about a farmer who disappeared with his cart in the turbulent waters.
Visitors can access marked hiking trails, utilize the spacious parking area, and enjoy facilities including a covered picnic shelter that accommodates thirty people.
The valley combines four distinct types of vegetation: Atlantic, riverside, sub-Mediterranean, and submontane plant species in a single location.
Location: Exireuil
GPS coordinates: 46.42762,-0.18277
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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