Plan des Noves

From his latin name, Parnassuis Appolo, the Apollo is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm. These wings represent red and black drawings and ocelli that appear as decoys for their predators.

The restanques designate a development of terraces of dry stone crops. We find them very often in this Provençal landscape. They are evidence of an adaptation of the man in the natural environment in order to perpetuate the agricultural activity: Better retention of waters, limitation of the erosion of the topsoil.

The crimson-purple colour of the flowers of this geranium of its Latin name, Geranium sanguineu, prevents any confusion with other species. Its leaves are cut into strips and turn red in autumn, hence the hint of blood. This plant from June to September, likes dry and hot soils.

Beautiful orchid of its Latin name, Anacamptis papilionacea, the Orchis papillion has red flowers with wide pink lip striped with purple being very characteristic. These petals are folded in gutter and oriented toward the front. It flowers from April to May.

This vast territory reveals many heritage treasures. The remains of rural habitats, bories, dry stone buildings, testify to a strong ancestral agro-pastoral activity that remains very present in our days. The sector of the Plan Des Noves is the proof of it!

Le Circaète Jean-le-Blanc, Circaetus gallicus, est un rapace d’une envergure de 1,80 m pouvant peser jusqu’à 2 kilos. Il revient sous nos latitudes pour la période estivale, après avoir passé l’hiver en Afrique sahélienne, au sud du Sahara, du Sénégal à l’Ethiopie. Il a le dessus des ailes brun et le dessous blanc. Son corps est parsemé de taches colorées, de couleur et densité variables suivant les individus (entre beige clair et marron foncé). C'est l'un des rares rapaces à utiliser le vol stationnaire pour repérer ses proies.

This panoramic ridge offers a sumptuous view of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet 802 m high and recognizable by its steep escarpment. One of the jewels of the landscape heritage of the Préalpes d'Azur! You will notice the presence of the Cagne canyon 300 m lower, as you will hear the rustling of its generous waters.