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The fontaine pétrifiante is a magical and surprising place. Some see the face of a monster in it, but what about you?
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A natural curiosity is unique in the department. Formed by deposits of mineralised water, it features draperies of sparkling formations.
The Fontaine Pétrifiante is constantly evolving. Water and rock are key elements of the Guillestrois region. Here, the mix has created a very special site. In the early 1980s, part of the head broke off. But it is gradually being replenished by the addition of tiny limestone particles. This fragile yet uncanny waterfall is made up of two parts: an aerial...
The Fontaine Pétrifiante is constantly evolving. Water and rock are key elements of the Guillestrois region. Here, the mix has created a very special site. In the early 1980s, part of the head broke off. But it is gradually being replenished by the addition of tiny limestone particles. This fragile yet uncanny waterfall is made up of two parts: an aerial...
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All year 2024 - Open everyday
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Environment
- Riverside
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Isolated
- Lake 5 km away
- River 5 km away
