La ferme aux crocodiles
Ferme aux Crocodiles, along with its inhabitants, is open to the public and ready to take you exploring some of the fascinating species residing in France! #tortoise#reptiles#france#crocodiles
The Chautignat Tower was used as the main tower. It measures more than 8 metres in diameter, 25 metres high and with walls 2 metres thick on average. #chateau#france#murol#castle
With a total area of over 12,000 square meters and representatives of twelve among the twenty-three species of crocodilians registered globally, we have an excellent suggestion for your next French trip #crocodilefarm#fermeauxcrocos#reptiles#pierrelatte
The construction of the Gothic building took more than 100 years, while the church itself took 70 years to build. Hundreds of monks inhabited the Abbey back then, and its lands expanded on thousands of hectares. #abbayevillers#abbaye#belgium#gothic
The Cellar
This is where the household consumables were stored: those from the payment in kind of the cens*, or the produce from Guillaume de Mural's different seigniories. There are many vats of wine, jars for oil, salt and meats in brine. #cellar#murol#chateau#castle
The Sautadet Waterfalls are located near La Roque-sur-Cรจze, in the department of Gard and the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. #cascades#sautadet#danger#waterfalls
Aven d'Orgnac - history and discovery
The site was discovered by the speleologist Robert de Joly and his team by accident. The mind-blowing discovery took place during an expedition in 1935. #avendorgnac#cave#france#geology
At the beginning of the 90s, over 300 Nile crocodiles were imported from South Africa to France. Since then, their reproduction has been managed and monitored in order to prevent overpopulation. #fermeauxcrocodiles#reptiles#zoo#animals
In 1855, the railway line between Ottignies and Charleroi was built, and it passed through the Abbot's Palace gardens. At that time, people didn't know about the history and the meaning of the place. #abbayevillers#abbey#belgium#ruins
These are a series of waterfalls and rapids with a progressive level of over 15 meters, formed on the course of the Cรจze River. There, the transparent waters dance amid cavities and waterholes in the 5-million-years-old limestone rocks. #cascadesautadet#france#cascades#river
This long building was vaulted initially and had a hayloft on the upper floor. In the 16th century, it was transformed into a defensive site with a cannon port's addition and watch turrets that no longer exist today. #murol#chateau#castle#france
Pont Du Gard is yet another pearl in the crown of France. It is the highest of all remaining Roman aqueduct bridges in the world and among the most well-preserved ones also. #pontdugard#gard#aqueduct#france
The Gorge of Ardeche
This land is a haven for biological diversity, including some rare and protected species such as Bonelli's eagle, Egyptian vulture, Peregrine falcon, European beaver, otter, and 17 types of bats. #gorge#ardeche#france#river
La Ferme aux Crocodiles
The Tropical Reserve with an exterior and an interior section, where you can observe hundreds of crocodilians, tortoises, birds, lizards, snakes, and fishes, along with vibrant flora. #crocodiles#reptiles#tortoise#france#pierrelatte
Abbaye Villers
After the French Revolution, the Abbey started to decay. The buildings were looted, and the precious objects were taken away. Only ruins left under the natural forces. #abbaye#villers#belgium#villerslaville