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The mountains of Cantal, France, are a range made up of what is left of the largest stratovolcano of Europe, which formed 13 million years ago and last erupted approximately two million years ago. In Cantal, volcanoes don—t look the way you would expect them to. Massive landslides and erosion by glaciers and water have smoothed away all craters. Only gentle hills and small mountains remain. Water is abundant and pure. The whole area serves as a water reservoir for France.

These sounds were recorded during a short hiking holiday with my family. This time, the focus was set to the higher sonic frequencies range, as we could hear the sound of bells worn by cows, who were grazing almost everywhere!

People suffering from tinnitus will enjoy this soundscape for its high-frequency masking properties. Others will find, here, a tranquil auditory spot that will invite them for a nap. Imagine a warm afternoon, lying on the grass and bathing in the sun, refreshed by the presence of a nearby stream. And yes, you are sharing the same meadow with a herd of Aubrac cows. Don't fear their presence. They are lovely hosts, as I can confirm.

Published on September 13th, 2021

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  This place just absorbs me, together with "ice Drone", in an endless stream of positivity.

  I think I have to go to France now.

  This preset takes me back to the long hikes we used to take in the Massif Central with my family ten years ago, the warm wind on the peaks, the chestnut groves, the icy streams in which we dipped our aching feet. Everything comes back so vividly in my memory!

  I've been listening to these while playing minecraft since the game's ambience can be rather empty sometimes. I just recently found this one and I've fallen in love with it! couldn't quite find the same peaceful or rural prairie vibe anywhere else. The bubbly and cold water sounds are lovely as well and remind me to stay hydrated lol

  I do a lot of world-building, and its ambience like this that helps set the mind by sound.

  Try this setting together with a random setting of Dunes of Arrakis. Bliss...Thanks Stéphane.

  Sounds exactly like some summer memories I have, it brings them back so nicely. Merci beaucoup pour cette ambiance!

  This feels like a perfect day out in the meadows. I keep the cows a bit in the background.

  Ooh this is lovely, can't wait to use this for my next studying session.

  Really nice. I feel like I'm in another place!

  Instant favorite because of cow bells.

  I was stressed about work. I turned this on and immediately felt myself physically calm down. Thank you!

  I grew up going to the Alps in Switzerland and falling in love with the cows and this sounds just like it!

  So calming. I love the cow bells.

  Lovely! So skilfully put together - and as you say a superb choice for masking tinnitus. Now I can go to France anytime I desire...