9 places in the world that have an air of France

Take the plane-direction... France abroad! You will see it: some places in the world look like us.

Do you have a tendency to hurt the country? A desire to travel far, but you're afraid of the change? You are always looking for similarities between the countries you visit and the France ? So this list of 9 places in the world that look like France is definitely made for you.

Ireland, Australia, Italy : each country has its small part of France to it. Let yourself be seduced and taken away by these very distant places that strangely resemble the landscapes that can be found in France.

1. The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

The Cliffs of Moher are 214 metres high and extend over 8 kilometres above the Atlantic Ocean. They are a special zone of protection (ZPS) for seabirds, with more than 20 species represented.

Each year there are more than 30,000 breeding pairs, including penguins, seagulls and monks, among others. These cliffs in Ireland are also home to many floral species, just like the cliffs of Etretat in France.

And yes: blue agapanthes, white orchids and chamelas love to bloom and meet on the cliffs of Etretat In Normandy.

How to get there? To go to the Moher cliffs in Ireland, towards the West Coast, near Shannon International Airport. You can leave Paris or directly from cities Limerick and Galway located nearby.

2. Big Lagoon, Philippines

If you are looking for a heavenly place that looks like France, go to the Big Lagoon in the Philippines. On site you can swim, boat, fish, camp, hiking, paddle... You'll be able to do anything like this. Gorges du Verdon France.

Indeed, fauna and flora in the Bass Gorges du Verdon are also very diverse. Boars, deer, blouses, wild goats and other animals often walk right next to you.

3. Cascade du Parc National d’Erawan, Thailand

In the West of Thailand, in the Tenasserim Hills, you will find the most popular falls in the country. Founded in 1975 as the 12th National Park of Thailand, Erawan Park covers an area of 550 km2.

The main attraction of the park is the fall of Erawan, a fall at seven levels with emerald green ponds. It is said that the higher level of falls is like an elephant head. Moreover “Erawan” represents an elephant in local mythology.

To be the first to visit the waterfalls of Erawan, arrive as soon as possible in the morning. In addition, an hour and a half of foot climb awaits you to reach the seventh level (ciel?). But don't get discouraged on the way: a bathing in translucent waters awaits you on the seventh floor.

As a bonus, you will probably be entitled to a " fish » free if Thai fish meet your feet.

Did you guess what place Erawan stunts look like? At the Tufs Waterfall near Arbois in the Jura ! There, too, you can take small hiking trails to get there. Another place that looks like France!

In the intense green of the forest hides the magnificent Tufs waterfall, a source dug in the tuf, from which it drew its name. These multiple outputs lead to several cascades which fall into the Dar basins and thus offer an extraordinary natural spectacle.

4. Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Lake Nakuru is home to four of the five large safari animals, among many other species. In fact, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhinoceros travel through the plains. It is one of the few places in Africa that houses a large population of white rhinos, a threatened species.

Finally, Lake Nakuru is really known for the huge migration of pink flamingos! This is a common point with the pond of the Fangassier, in Camargue . If you ask someone "Where to see pink flamingos in France?", the answer will surely be "the pond of the Fangassier! "

The pond of the Fangassier is accessible all year round, on foot, on the dam between the pond of the Fangassier and the pond of the Galabert. Guided tours are offered by the Naturalist Guide Office to discover, through privileged access, a colony of pink flamingos gathered to raise their young people.

5. Arenas of Verona

The arenas of Verona, one of the largest amphitheatre in Italy, are also the most famous monument in the city. This building was erected by the Romans in the middle of the first century AD and was used to accommodate different types of shows.

There were gladiator fights and fierce animal fights. Its elliptical form was designed to accommodate a large number of spectators (about 30,000 people). It was built outside the walls of the Roman city to promote the influx of spectators and avoid the crowd in the city centre.

The arenas of Nimes are also located in the middle of the city Nimes . In Roman times, the monument could contain 24,000 spectators spread over 34 rows of bleachers divided into 4 separate areas.

Each of them was accessed by a gallery and a hundred staircases and underground passages. The amphitheatre was designed so that everyone has a breathtaking view of the whole arena.

Several galleries are located under the arena, which are accessed by hatches and a lifting system. Thus, the decorative effects, animals and gladiators could access the arena during the games.

The arenas of Nimes and Verona have all in common, or almost. Another place that looks like our dear France!

6. Great Ocean Road, Australia

Between Torquay and Warrnambool in Australia is the beautiful coastal road called " Great Ocean Road " There you will find a succession of Natural Parks, outdoor parties and beaches.

Besides, you will probably fall on the mythical surfing beach : Bells Beach. In fact, you will find the same holiday serene air as in the Bay of Loya, Basque Country .

Another place at the other end of the world that looks like France! The same wild beaches and steep intimist coves are invited to the panorama.

How to get to the Great Ocean Road in Australia? From Melbourne by train (about four hours) or by car (about three hours).

7. Le Bayou, Louisiane

The Bayou Louisiana represents one of the world’s largest swamping areas. Moreover, this area is very appreciated by the alligators, since they are about two million to live there.

Take a small boat and make a tour as close to the water. You can admire impressive vegetation, turtles, alligators, and learn more about marshes.

This is an activity that you can quite practice in Marais poitevin ! This French natural region riding between Vendée , the Two Lips and the Charente-Maritime is to be discovered. For this, walk in a boat in the Poitevin Marais with a boat or without a guide. As you wish!

8. The Flechas quebrada, Argentina

La quebrada de las Flechas is located at kilometre 4380 of the Route Nationale 40 (between Cafayate and Cachi) in northern Argentina. This area extends over 20 kilometres in the Calchaquí valleys, from Angastaco to the Calchaquí River.

On site you can admire the steep and sloping rock formations, forming narrow gorges. They have walls 20 meters high! That is why the quebrada of the Flechas one of the most attractive and touristic points of the National Route 40.

Red sandstone rock is such a warm color that we might think it is unique. Yet this landscape of divine beauty is also found in France, on the site of the Orgues de lIlle-sur-Têt, .

Situated about 30 minutes away Perpignan , the Orgues de l’Ille-sur-Têt, offer almost lunar desert landscapes. To appreciate all the magic of the place, plan a visit at the end of the day to meet the rays of the sun.

9. Bills of the Devil, Australia

Finally, here is the last place of our selection that looks like France: the "devil balls" in Australia.

Travellers on Stuart Road can discover a whole series of amazing natural landscapes. In particular the impressive spectacle of Devils Marbles or "devil balls" in French. These huge rocks have become an internationally recognized symbol of the Australian Outback.

They are spectacular, especially when sunlight highlights their intense red colour. From a scientific point of view, they are volcanic rocks eroded over time. It was the water and the wind that gave them these forms of balls.

A look already? Maybe you've already visited the Corse ? So you just got it! The Uomo di Cagna, in Corsica, looks like two drops of water to the devil’s balls in Australia. This rocky and natural vigy bilboquet dominates the most meridal shores of Corsica.

How do I access it? Walking! The Uomo di Cagna is a peak at 1,217 metres above sea level in Cagna Mountain, South Corsica. Plan a lot of water and good shoes for a walk out of time. And in France, like in Australia!