Conveniently close to Britain, France offers wonderful opportunities for wildlife watching, in a diverse variety of habitats, from flower-rich alpine meadows to lush woodlands, dry Mediterranean maquis to ancient pastures, and a host of other wild places besides.
Of all butterfly destinations in Europe, the French Alps has to be up there amongst the richest. Starting near the southern end of the Alpes Maritimes and working our way north, we encounter a phenomenal range of butterflies, from species at home in the warmer areas to the true Alpine specialists
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A week exploring the varied habitats of the Pyrenees, their foothills, and the approaches to the Mediterranean, this tour is the perfect way to end spring with a treasure chest full of butterflies, orchids, birds and beautiful landscapes.
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The ultimate butterfly tour in the French Alps. Starting in the Alpes Maritimes and working our way north beyond Briançon, we encounter a phenomenal range of butterflies, from dry habitat denizens to the true Alpine specialists found above 2,500m on the spectacular cols we visit in the Queyras.
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Provence is renowned among naturalists as one of Europe’s finest all-round wildlife destinations. This well-rounded tour explores this region of southeast France including the Camargue, La Crau, Les Alpilles and Mont Ventoux in search of birds, butterflies, and more besides
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The Hautes Pyrénées are undoubtedly one of the most dramatic and beautiful mountain environments in Europe, boasting an enviable array of flora and fauna. This tour aims to find the most notable butterflies that call this region home, with particular emphasis on five of the Erebia mountain ringlets
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