In the clues of Verdaches, this wild and enchanting site, with its waterfall, plants and geological curiosities, will offer you a moment of freshness and wonder.
The unique atmosphere of this place is due to a combination of elements: rocks, light, vegetation… From a geological point of view, there’s a “gap” and a “mismatch” that prove that nature can be a bit of a joker. Here, sandstones from the Upper Triassic (-235 MA) rest directly on black pelites from the Upper Carboniferous (-300 MA): the entire Permian (65 MA!) is therefore missing. This phenomenon can be explained by erosion. As for the angular discordance between the pelites and the sandstones (the two groups of strata are not parallel), it bears witness to the tectonic movements that precisely occurred… during the Permian!
These inaccessible rocks and walls are colonized by orange lilies, goat’s beard, charcoal and yew, which, together with the waterfall, create a heavenly setting.
In historical terms, it was not far from here that a deposit of 42 ancient coins was discovered.
