French national parks and nature reserves hide true natural gems. They are abundant mainly in the south and south-east of the country. Discover green valleys, waterfalls, blue lakes, and glacial circuses in Vanoise and Ecrins parks. The Camargue nature reserve is a natural phenomenon. It covers the wetlands of the Rhone backwaters. However, it became famous thanks to its inhabitants: Camargue horses and bulls and pink flamingos.