A flash of red light appeared above a little French village, lasted only milliseconds, and vanished. The footage showed a rare phenomenon known as a red sprite above Montemaggiore in Corsica. The actual storm was hundreds of miles away near Barcelona, Spain. Talk about the beauty of creation! Read more about the remarkable footage from AccuWeather.
If you love nature, keep scrolling! I’ve got a list of natural wonders in France to see.
Where Nature Puts on a Show
The French Alps
Head to the Écrins National Park for glaciers and dramatic valleys. The scenery changes with the seasons, with wildflowers in the summer and snow-covered mountains in the winter. It is the kind of landscape that makes you pause, look up, and remember just how magnificent the Creator is.
The Verdon Gorge
In southeastern France, the Gorges du Verdon are famous for turquoise water winding between the limestone cliffs. Get a new perspective on the viewpoints, hike the trails, or head to the water when conditions are good! The contrast between the bright river and rugged rock formations is almost too beautiful to be real.
The Pyrenees National Park
Along the French-Spanish border, the Pyrenees mountain region offers waterfalls, clear lakes, slopes, and wildlife. Pack your walking shoes and take a trail to see the landscape up close. Each bend hides another surprise!
The Calanques of Provence
Near Marseille, the Calanques National Park combines pale limestone cliffs, Mediterranean-blue water, and fragrant flora for a stunning lake view. Check the weather and restrictions before heading out!
A Piece from Our Collection
The Essential Quarter Zip
Lightweight and breathable, for mornings on the mountain.
The Forests of France
For a different kind of beauty, explore the storied Brocéliande (or Paimpont) forest in Brittany or the rocky woodland trails of Fontainebleau near Paris. Ancient trees, moss-covered stones, and birdsong create a lovely walk-in-the-garden atmosphere… if you catch my drift.
Thanks for Reading!
Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” From a red sprite flashing above Corsica to rivers carving through mountains, the natural world shows us countless reasons to marvel at what God has made.
On your next trip to France, leave a little room in your itinerary for nature! Watch the clouds roll over the mountains, listen to a waterfall, or simply enjoy the view. The world is full of His wonders.
Have you visited these places? What did you think? Let me know in the comment section!
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