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France: The Vercors - Limestone Fortress among Lavender Fields
France: The Vercors - Limestone Fortress among Lavender Fields
The Vercors is a natural citadel that stretches for 60 km. along the western edge of the French Alps. This elongated massif is bisected by some spectacular gorges, and its chalky white summit is home to a wild and hauntingly beautiful nature reserve. But it is from the surrounding regions, the secluded Trièves in the east, and the lavender rich Drôme valley in the south, that the full splendour of the Vercors' fortress walls can perhaps best be appreciated.
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'Pont-en-Royans-1.'
The Bourne River leaves the Northwest edge of the Vercors massif by way of a green canyon. On this spot the village of Pont-en-Royans has several 'maisons suspendues' (hanging houses) clinging tot the steep sides. Photo Mick Palarczyk.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/photos/128499707_9XrB3-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [FRANCE.ALPSNORTH 24.420]
'Pont-en-Royans-1.'
The Bourne River leaves the Northwest edge of the Vercors massif by way of a green canyon. On this spot the village of Pont-en-Royans has several 'maisons suspendues' (hanging houses) clinging tot the steep sides. Photo Mick Palarczyk.")
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'Sculptor in St. Antoine-2.'
Sculptor Claude Chevènement prepares a block of stone in front of his workshop in St. Antoine-l'Abbaye. This medieval village, which has retained much of its original atmosphere, has become a favourite residence for artist sand artisans. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Sculptor in St. Antoine-2.'
Sculptor Claude Chevènement prepares a block of stone in front of his workshop in St. Antoine-l'Abbaye. This medieval village, which has retained much of its original atmosphere, has become a favourite residence for artist sand artisans. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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'Sculptor in St. Antoine-2.'
Sculptor Claude Chevènement prepares a block of stone in front of his workshop in St. Antoine-l'Abbaye. This medieval village, which has retained much of its original atmosphere, has become a favourite residence for artist sand artisans. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
'Sculptor in St. Antoine-2.'
Sculptor Claude Chevènement prepares a block of stone in front of his workshop in St. Antoine-l'Abbaye. This medieval village, which has retained much of its original atmosphere, has become a favourite residence for artist sand artisans. Photo Mick Palarczyk.
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