A place where on clear days the horizon stretches forever, embracing valleys and plateaus on one side, higher peaks and chains on the other: the Chartreuse is at the heart of this astounding scenery.
Mountain galliformes are endangered in France, the Black grouse most of all. In the Prealps, in the Hauts de Chartreuse, hikers are asked not to leave paths, to avoid disturbing them during the tough winter...
The beautiful Chartreuse Regional Park is a treasure trove of biodiversity of great value. Three 'Natura 2000' sites are found within it. One of their highlights is the rare Black grouse or Tétras lyre, iconic alpine bird that needs protection from hunting: the strict quotas are too often exceeded by hunters.
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The amazing wallcreeper is hard to spot, as it lives along vertical rocks high up in the Chartreuse Park. When it spreads its wings, it resembles a giant butterfly
I'm an Italian-South African writer based in France, promoting conservation, sustainable tourism and partnerships for Nature. I have recently picked up my paint brush to celebrate the uniqueness of rare species and of the special places where they live.
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Each piece of our sterling silver, rhodium-plated charm collection, is lovingly created to represent a Wild Chapter from the world’s protected places celebrated by The Wild Charm Factory. The Pine Cone Charm is inspired by the beauty of the Chartreuse Forest in the French Prealps.
The Wild Charm collection is inspired by Nature and custom made with exceptional care by Desert Diamonds. Each jewel is specially designed by the founder of The Wild Charm Factory to reflect a rare or symbolic species.
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Wildlife art prints portraying rare local species can be paired with selected images by passionate photographers, showcasing the natural gems and beautiful landscapes of the area. The Wild Charm Factory offers limited or open edition prints of both (coming soon)
Live the adventure, reconnect with Nature: by experiencing the peaceful highlands of the French Prealps with experts in the field, you can support biodiversity, local communities and local projects.
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