Gorges de la Siagne, Natura 2000 protected site in Mons, France.
The Gorges de la Siagne encompasses 4,926 hectares of protected Mediterranean landscape where the Siagne River carved deep limestone gorges through steep cliffs and narrow valleys over millennia.
The gorges were officially designated as a Natura 2000 site on December 31, 1998, following European Union directives to protect habitats containing medieval vestiges and traditional pathways used by local communities.
Local Provençal communities have traditionally used the Siagne River for fishing and agriculture while developing legends about secret passages and ancient ruins hidden within the gorges.
The site offers marked hiking trails accessible year-round, though spring and autumn provide optimal conditions, with information panels guiding visitors on conservation regulations and safety measures.
The gorges contain fossilized traces millions of years old that occasionally become visible during exceptional drought periods, revealing the ancient geological history of the limestone formations.
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