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Day 1: Along the waters of the Bes
alt_route Step 3 / Fontchaude
The Fontchaude spring owes its name to the fact that it remains at a constant temperature throughout the year and therefore, that it does not freeze in winter. This particularity is due to the fact that the waters which feed it come from the depths: in a network of rocks, conduits and caves. The water circulates in this type of network which is called "pseudokarstic" then, thanks to a fault, it is conducted in the limestone which acts as a reservoir and then gushes out into the open air.
Paul Armand Gette, contemporary artist passionate about science and nature, imagines that this place is inhabited by a nymph, like all sources and that if you don't make too much noise when you arrive, you can have a chance of l 'see !
Location: Route de Barles, between the clues of Pérouré and Barles
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The Bès Valley
For a long time, the Bès valley has been the privileged terrain of French and international geologists in apprenticeship. Over a few square kilometers, the structures and sediments, deposits left by water, wind and glaciers, provide a summary of the regional geological history from - 300 million years to the present day. Take advantage of this haven to take a break, have lunch or bathe while admiring the unique landscapes of this gorge.
The spectacular landscapes of the Bès valley, by their shapes and materials, have inspired renowned artists since the 1990s, starting with one of the masters of Land Art, Andy Goldsworthy. Others will follow along the Bès, such as Hermann de Vries, Joan Fontcuberta, Paul-Armand Gette or even Trevor Gould. Discover contemporary works of art hidden in nature through the “Forests and animals” route or through the Ambulo application.