Sainte-Croix-du-Mont unusual visit of its fossilized oyster cliffs
Sainte-Croix-du-Mont unusual visit of its fossilized oyster cliffs
215 m - Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
Culture and Heritage
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English
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On its rocky hillsides, the village overlooks the Garonne valley. The limestone cliff which extends over a hundred meters is home to caves imprinted with countless fossilized oyster shells dating back 22 million years. These caves are ideal for storing the sweet white wine produced by the vineyard.
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On its rocky hillsides, the village overlooks the Garonne valley. The limestone cliff which extends over a hundred meters is home to caves imprinted with countless fossilized oyster shells dating back 22 million years. These caves are ideal for storing the sweet white wine produced by the vineyard.
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