Maison des vautours

Maison des Vautours is a museum dedicated to vultures living in the Jonte gorges. It features live camera feeds from the canyon showing real vulture colonies in their natural habitat.

Vultures soared over these gorges for thousands of years before gradually vanishing from the region. Their reintroduction began decades ago as a conservation effort, and the museum tracks this restoration work.

The museum explains how vultures clean up dead animals and keep the land healthy. Local guides share stories about how people here have learned to appreciate these birds instead of fearing them.

The museum sits on a hillside overlooking the gorges and is accessible by walking up or driving. From this elevated position, visitors have a clear view of the rock formations where vultures nest and hunt.

An outdoor observation platform equipped with large telescopes lets visitors watch vultures soaring above the rocks in real time. This setup was designed specifically so people can see the birds hunt and play in their canyon home.

Location: Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers

GPS coordinates: 44.19640,3.24770

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26