Land of River and Peaks - The Cévennes

Discover the untamed beauty of the Cévennes, a hidden gem in Southern France spanning the departments of Lozère, Gard, and Hérault. This captivating documentary journey traverses a rugged landscape of karst plateaus, deep limestone gorges, and ancient forests, revealing a region defined by resilience and heritage. Witness the extreme lives of meteorologists at the Mont Aigoual weather station battling alpine winters, and join conservationists scaling the sheer cliffs of the Jonte and Dourbie gorges to protect the thriving population of griffon vultures, successfully reintroduced in 1981. Beyond its wild flora and fauna, the region preserves its industrial soul - from the rhythmic chug of the historic Cévennes steam railroad to the artisanal revival of 18th-century silk spinning mills. Explore this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site where history, nature, and traditional silkworm breeding converge in a spectacular display of French cultural preservation. Directors: Jürgen Hansen, Simone Stripp Produced by Prospect TV Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ynAwoyg_cABM8iqfGUdaWrQURbNgcmA