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The Païolive wood
This petrified wood and white oak forest in Les Vans forms a group of mazes approved as a "Sensitive Natural Area" by Ardèche Council.
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4 km away from Les Vans, this forest of petrified rock and downy oak forms a complex of mazes. The chaos of rocks and vegetation has given rise to strange shapes which resemble natural sculptures (bear and lion, Lot's wife).
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The Païolive wood
Gorge, Natural wonder, Rock
Altitude186 m
The Païolive wood
Bois de Païolive
07140 Les Vans
France
How to get there?
The nearest tourist office
Located at: Les Vans
Cévennes d'Ardèche - Bureau des Vans ARDÈCHE EVENTS
