Cirque de Mourèze, Natural limestone amphitheater in Languedoc-Roussillon, France
The Cirque de Mourèze extends over 300 hectares, featuring numerous dolomite rock formations shaped through millions of years of erosion by wind and rain.
Archaeological excavations in 1991 led by Professor Dominique Garcia uncovered a Bronze Age cabin and Chalcolithic foundations within the limestone formations.
Local residents have named many rock formations after their resemblances, including structures called The Guardian, The Oracle, and The Sphinx.
The site offers marked hiking trails ranging from one to three hours, with a visitor parking area available at the entrance of Mourèze village.
The geological formations create a natural labyrinth across the landscape, with approximately 70 documented distinctive rock pillars throughout the area.
Location: Mourèze
Address: Cirque de Mourèze, 34800 Mourèze, France
GPS coordinates: 43.62409,3.36171
Latest update: August 4, 2025 09:44
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