Coming back from Spain, we cross France by small roads, discovering some spots identified during previous research. We arrive in Gorges du Tarn and go up to a first causse (kind of of high plateau) by a very small road. It leads us to a trailhead to discover several natural arches.
 
1. First spot, a cave in the limestone.
 

 
 
2. A few hundred yards further, a first arch.
 

 
 
3. A hoodoo in the middle of a clearing.
 

 
 
4. Emile poses for the photo.
 

 
 
5. At the end of the loop trail, we arrive at the spot called Arcs St-Pierre with three natural arches within a radius of barely 150 yards. The first, which seems to have served as a shelter in ancient times.
 

 
 
6. The same from the opposite.
 

 
 
7. The second.
 

 
 
8. …
 

 
 
9. The third, the most imposing.
 

 
 
10. Both in a row…
 

 
 
11. Emile in a small cave along the path.
 

 
 
12. View from the plateau.
 

 
 
13. The meadows are quite dry but some flowers remain.
 

 
 
14. Our camp a few miles further; the shower feels good. 😉
 

 
 
Continuation and end of these summer holidays in the next update soon…