states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 2011
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 44.2202777778, 3.4730555556
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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