Gres d'Annot, Annot
An unusual & impressive goeological formation in the village of Annot
35 million years ago the "Grès d'Annot" were born, a result of submarine avalanches composed of silt and sand.
The formation of the Alps fractured and deformed Annot sandstones which was then sculpted by erosion into that spectacular chaos we see today.
The area is filled with lots of springs and therefore is great for local flowers and plant life. The sandy soils are also great for chestnut trees to grow in. With so many cracks in the rocks, bats are found living in here relatively large numbers too and so it's no surprise that this area has been designated a sensitive natural area.
It's a pretty unusual place to visit.
