Le Beaujolais, Géoparc mondial UNESCO

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Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark

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Beaujolais awarded by UNESCO,
enters into the Global Geopark Network!

The Beaujolais region is located on the edge of the Massif Central, North-West of Lyon, within direct view of the Alps. As one of the most geologically complex areas of France and, indeed, Europe, it boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes and natural habitats!

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Famous throughout the world for its wines and vineyards, the Beaujolais is also a region shaped by man, who has reaped the benefits of the soil's diversity. Its past is literally written in stone: in the golden, red, white, grey or black rocks and stones that have visibly been put to good use in local construction. This remarkable geology has given rise to great diversity, not only in the landscapes and heritage, but also in terms of human activity, in the culture and traditions that form the identity of the Beaujolais region.