Which are the most beautiful rivers in France?

The Lot

The Lot, one of the most beautiful river in France
The Lot river near Saint-Cirq Lapopie

This river takes its source on the south slope of the Goulet. Then the Lot finish its course in the Garonne river. The Lot meanders go through the departments of Cantal, Lot, Aveyron, Lozère and Lot et Garonne.

The Verdon

The Verdon a wonderful river in France
If you don’t know the Verdon you should go there definitely

We often speak of the lake of Sainte Croix or the gorges that are in its extension. But above all, we forget that the Verdon is a beautiful river that we cannot help but dream about.

Of course during the summer this place is totally full of tourists.

The Tarn, one of the most beautiful rivers in France

The Tarn river in the very south of France
Discovering the amazing landsacape of the Tarn River

This river is not limited to its steepest part and its Gorges. The Tarn is a river apart. A stream where peaceful and calm passages alternate, to then change into a tumultuous and even impassable river.

The Truyère, an Occitan river

It is on the way to the confluence of the Lot and the Truyère rivers that one discovers the charming town of Entraygues Sur Truyère. A must for those travelling along the Lot valley.

The Dordogne

Another emblematic river that gave its name to a French department. A river which flows between two of the most beautiful French departments, but a river which is above all the lung of the Périgord.

The Vilaine, one of the most beautiful rivers in France

This Breton river with such a strange name is, in fact, a charming watercourse that winds its way through the pretty towns of Redon, Arzal or Vitré. Vilaine is one of the longest rivers in France.

The Adour

This charming river that winds its way through the Basque country finishes its course in the Atlantic at Anglet, after a final passage through the lovely town of Bayonne.

The Doubs

This river flows for a length of 453 kilometers. It has its source in the Jura mountains, right next to the town of Mouthe. A place which is one of the coldest places in France.

photo credits: Yann Ve