Causses and the Cévennes
- States
- France
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2011
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 44.2202777778, 3.4730555556
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1153
- WH Site
- 1153
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The Causses and the Cévennes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a vast pastoral landscape of limestone plateaus and rugged mountains. Shaped by centuries of agro-pastoral traditions, it features ancient stone villages, terraces, and grazing lands. This region reflects a harmonious balance between humans and nature, rooted in medieval practices. Its dramatic scenery includes deep gorges and rolling hills, rich with biodiversity. The site preserves a unique cultural heritage tied to sustainable land use. It offers a glimpse into France’s rural history and ecological resilience.
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