Beaujolais Geopark, UNESCO Geopark in Rhône, France
Beaujolais Geopark spans a large protected area in eastern France with diverse landscapes shaped by ancient volcanic activity and mountain building over millions of years. The terrain varies from flat valleys to rolling slopes with forests and higher mountain zones.
The area gained UNESCO Geopark status in 2018, recognizing its geological layers that span 500 million years. This designation came after thorough scientific research documenting how complex the region's rock formations really are.
Wine making shapes how people here live and work, with vineyards covering the slopes in a rhythm that connects families to the land. This tradition gives the region its character and identity.
The area is accessed via marked trails that connect different geological sites and viewpoints for exploring rock formations up close. Maps and information are available on site to help plan visits and navigate through the various zones.
The area holds traces of three different landscape zones, each telling its own geological story through rocks and terrain. Together these zones show how natural forces shaped this part of France over vast stretches of time.
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