Whether it's due to an ongoing wildfire, or the high risk of fire, many of France's largest and most famous natural sites are currently closed to the public.
James Harrington - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Mon 10 Aug 2026 13:36 CET
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An aerial view shows a burned area following a wildfire in the Fontainebleau Forest, in Noisy-sur-École. (Photo by Simon WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Whether it's due to an ongoing wildfire, or the high risk of fire, many of France's largest and most famous natural sites are currently closed to the public.
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