Cœur de Voh, Mangrove formation in New Caledonia
Cœur de Voh is a heart-shaped mangrove formation located along the coast of Voh in New Caledonia. The formation covers a significant area and is created by the natural arrangement of salt-tolerant plants in the shallow coastal waters.
The formation gained international recognition when French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand captured it in an aerial photograph for his 1990 book. The image brought attention to this naturally occurring heart shape among the world's mangrove ecosystems.
This natural formation represents a strong connection between environment and human emotions, recognized throughout the world.
The best view of the heart shape comes from above, either through a hiking route to a high viewpoint or by helicopter tour. Visibility of the shape changes depending on water levels and the time of day you visit.
The heart-shaped outline is not always equally visible and shifts with tidal movements and seasonal changes. At high tide or during different seasons, the shape can appear more or less defined depending on water coverage.
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