Stones of France

France is the largest country in western Europe extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and North Sea and from the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean. The northern, central and western regions are relative flat. The French Alps rise in southeastern France with the highest point, Mt. Blanc, on the border of France and Italian. Mt. Blanc, 4,810 meters (15,782 feet) is the highest peak in western Europe. A lower range of mountains is found in southwestern France along the border with Spain. Many fine viewing stones are found in the mountain ranges and the headwaters of rivers originating in these mountains.