European Travel: Ardeche France
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The department of Ardeche, France is an adventurers dream come true with lush forests, swift white-water rivers, excellent climbing, and amazing mountain biking and hiking. The mountainous areas are pockmarked with numerous lakes and riverbeds that make the water adventures plentiful. Whether you like to raft down a bubbling current or simply float in the still solitude of a mountain lake, the mountains of Ardeche have your perfect hideaway.
Numerous waterfalls also dot the landscape and make for amazing photographic opportunities. With water-filled craters being continually fed by these waterfalls, the water is always pure, cool, and refreshing–especially after a long hike during the heat of the French summer.
The Southern Ardeche Area
The southern Ardeche area is lower in altitude and has a more Mediterranean climate that is perfect for winter vacations. Beautiful beaches make for an enjoyable summer or winter holiday as the weather is usually ideal year round. Numerous natural arches are carved from the limestone cliffs and make for stunning landforms.
Spelunking is also a unique activity in the region as several caves can be visited and explored. The caves of La Forestiere are accessible through a 500 meter long pathway that leads you to the artificially lit interior. Ancient stalactites and fossilized bones are testament to the rich natural history of the region.
Posted on: Friday, June 20, 2008 at 3:09 pm 
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