Regional nature parks of France

French regional natural parks (in green), national parks (in red) and marine natural parks (in blue).

A regional nature park[1] or regional natural park (French: parc naturel régional or PNR) is a public establishment in France between local authorities and the French national government covering an inhabited rural area of outstanding beauty in order to protect the scenery and heritage as well as set up sustainable economic development in the area.[2]

A PNR sets goals and guidelines for managed human habitation, sustainable economic development, and the protection of the natural environment based on each park's unique landscape and heritage. The parks also foster ecological research programs and public education in the natural sciences.[3]

As of July 2026, there are 60 PNRs. Together they cover more than 9.8 million hectares, or 16.1% of French territory, and include more than 5,200 communes with a population of 5.2 million.[4]. The PNR system was created by a decree of March 1, 1967. The park charter and classification are adopted by decree for a period of fifteen years.[5]

Regional natural parks

In total 60 PNRs have been created, of which one subsequently lost its status and one was renamed. They are listed here in the chronological order of creation.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Regional nature Parks of France Archived 2013-07-22 at the Wayback Machine by the Federation of the regional nature Parks of France, pdf. Retrieved 22 Jun 2014.
  2. ↑ William M. Lafferty (2001). Sustainable communities in Europe. Earthscan. p. 181. ISBN 978-1-85383-791-3. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  3. ↑ Maison de la France (2008). "France Guide: Regional Natural Parks". French Government Tourist Office. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Avec le Parc naturel régional Comminges Barousse Pyrénées, la grande famille des Parcs s'agrandit encore" (in French). Fédération des Parcs naturels régionaux de France. July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Code de l'environnement – Parcs naturels régionaux" (in French). Légifrance.
  6. ↑ "Décret n° 2026-606 du 9 juillet 2026 portant classement du parc naturel régional Comminges-Barousse-Pyrénées" (in French). Légifrance. 10 July 2026.
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