“Gorges and Rivers, from the Cévennes to the Garrigues” by Matthieu Mercier, a beautiful, practical and useful book

“ Gorges and Rivers from the Cévennes to the Garrigues” revealed an exceptional heritage through its enchanting landscapes and varied colors. From the top of the Cévennes to the lowest pointeach page invites wonder. As Matthieu writes, water “initiates, encloses, contains and multiplies” the nuances of these unique environments. The chapter on geology highlights, for example, that rocks have an “Achilles heel” that water exploits, illustrating the interconnection between nature and landscape.

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Carefully observing rivers like Le Chassezac, La Borne, La Thines, La Drobbies or La Beaume shows how essential water is to life and the environment. These waterways, refuges of biodiversity, are home to numerous organisms which indicate the quality of their ecosystem. Rivers are not simple waterways, but habitats rich in sometimes unique flora and fauna. Plants, micro-plants, leaves, moss, algae, mammals, birds, fish, molluscs, crustaceans and insects are excellent indicators of water quality.

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The rivers of the Mediterranean basin are true jewels of biodiversity, natural paradises to be preserved. Matthias Mercier wants to raise readers' awareness of the need to protect these ecosystems. We are aware of the impacts of our actions on waterways, particularly visible pollution such as plastic waste and chemicals, which have devastating consequences. However, other dangers, such as eutrophication, are less noticeable. This phenomenon, due to excess nitrogen and phosphorus, causes the proliferation of harmful algae, degrading water quality and endangering aquatic life. In “Gorges et Rivières, des Cévennes aux Garrigues”, Mercier underlines the importance of becoming aware of these issues and taking action.

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Pre-order on ULULE until December 15this book is a valuable resource for discovering the wonders of the Cévennes to the Garrigues. By purchasing it, you promote our rivers and support an initiative in favor of the conservation of our natural heritage.

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For each river, a chapter entitled “To discover” offers a detailed map and offers a practical approach to exploring these enchanting places. In total, you will have the opportunity to discover:

• 93 hikes
• 73 swimming places
• 77 remarkable viewpoints over the valleys
• 101 emblematic monuments
• Fishing routes
• Canoe routes

The book on the ULULE platform: Gorges and Rivers from the Cévennes to the Garrigues