Presentation The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands, scattered in the Indian Ocean off the African continent. Several granite islands such as Mahé, Praslin or La Digue form the heart of the archipelago. The capital of the Republic of Seychelles (Victoria) is actually ...
, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building is a jewel of Breton ogival art. You will be able to admire a 1485 master window representing the Passion of Christ. This church i ...
ted in Brittany and more precisely in the north of Finistère, 23 km northwest of Landerneau and 32 km from Brest. Kilometers of fine sand dotted with granite rocks have made the reputation of this small Breton town. Only the temperature of the English Channel, which rarely exceeds 20°C, reminds b ...
of four famous U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. This spectacular work was carved from granite by Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum. These faces are located at an altitude of approximately 1740 meters and are 18 meters high! ...
ncient Nabatean city is located in present-day Jordan, about 200 km south of the capital Amman. Nestled in the shelter of the mountains, in a maze of granite faults, it is only accessible by a narrow mountain path or by a canyon: the Sîq. With its canyons, cliffs and sandstone of all colors, the ...
cording to Greek mythology, it was in Mykonos that Hercules killed the Giants, an episode known as the Gigantomachy. As the island is scattered with colossal granite blocks, which seem to balance on the arid ground, legend has it that Hercules buried the Giants under these rocks after defeating them ...
is Geopark located between the shores of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif - the Monts d'Ardèche Geopark which houses traces of dinosaurs, granite landscapes as well as vestiges of mining and thermal activities in the region. - the Causses du Quercy Geopark nestled between the Mas ...
e in Europe where it is possible to come and learn spells and magic tricks in a real castle classified as a historical monument. In this century-old granite castle, very close to the Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magic lessons become real! Are you ready to join one of the f ...
4, I invite you to check out the official website below. Urban art is not the only attraction of this cycling route, which also allows you to discover the Pink Granite Coast, the cliffs of Étretat, Mont Saint Michel, and the Bay of Somme! Can it get any better? ...
only will you perfectly distinguish their silhouette, engraved in stone from the front and back, but you will also notice that several of these mysterious granite men are armed with a sword or dagger, sometimes suspended from a belt. These warriors are only about 2 meters tall on average, when the ...
this type of slabs in both natural and artificial materials. Depending on the style of your garden and your personal preferences, you can choose from granite, natural stone, or slate, as well as resin, molded concrete, and reconstituted stone. Beyond the material, you will also have to choose the c ...
ly diverse cyclotourism offers in different regions of France. Whether you want to plan a getaway close to home or discover the beauties of France, such as the Pink Granite Coast in Brittany and the lavender fields in Provence, cycling is undoubtedly the best way to combine tourist discovery, envir ...
