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The Ardèche River carves its way through the rocky landscape, creating an impressive passage whose most famous feature is Le Pont d'Arc, a majestic natural bridge that towers over the river. Here, where the water has shaped the soft rock layers over millions of years, the mighty rock formation of the bridge nestles into the gorge with a 54-meter-high arch. The surroundings are characterized by the steep, forested flanks of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, which cut deep into the landscape and offer a dramatic backdrop to the river.