A new life begins here

60 regional nature parks,
a shared vision for the regions

The DNA of the Parks

L'archipel des 60 Parcs

Des territoires singuliers aux valeurs communes

News & Events

All the latest news from the Federation, along with its events and opportunities to work together on national issues affecting regional nature parks.

All the latest news

The 5 Main Missions of the Parks

Protéger

Protect

Preserving our natural, cultural, and scenic heritage

Aménager

Design

Support urban planning that contributes to the quality of life and vitality of communities

Développer

Expand

Support a local, sustainable, and socially responsible economy (tourism, crafts, etc.)

Informer et accueillir

Educate and Welcome

Raise awareness among visitors, schoolchildren, and residents about the challenges facing the region

Expérimenter

Experiment

Contribute to research programs; serve as a testing ground for accelerating the ecological transition

Evidence in Action

Concrete initiatives led by the Federation of Parks to take action on a national scale

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Words from elected officials

Michaël Weber © Bartosch Salmanski

"Although often perceived as organizations primarily dedicated to environmental conservation, regional nature parks also have the important mission of contributing to the economic and social development of their regions."

Michaël Weber

Senator from Moselle, President of the Federation of Regional Nature Parks of France

Caroline Mey-Fau © Mehdi Hemart

"We’ve worked on many projects with the Park. In fact, whenever I have a project, I reach out to the Park to get their perspective and input. It’s always an interesting—and even important—point of view, especially when we need specific expertise."

Caroline Mey-Fau

Mayor of Miers, Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park

Patricia Poupart

"Parks account for nearly 20% of agricultural land, representing a significant area for taking action on a national scale. At the Commission, we are working on several key priorities that are crucial for the future of agriculture"

Patricia Poupart

Chair of the Agriculture and Food Committee, President of the Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime Regional Park

Jim Ronez © S. Yagiz

"The Park launched the “Elected Officials as Watchdogs” initiative, designed to support elected officials on agricultural issues. My community of municipalities benefited from this support for two years. I am proud to have helped pave the way for this initiative, to see other regions adopt it, and to know that the initiative continues today."

Jim Ronez

Mayor of Fraïsse-sur-Agout, Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park

Sophie Tubiana

"The Federation's international activities are expanding. Interest in the PNR model is growing, as it allows for the coexistence of environmental protection and the economic and social development of regions. Promoting this model internationally is important."

Sophie Tubiana

Chair of the Europe and International Affairs Committee of the Federation of Parks and the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Park

A national force

60

Regional nature parks

17%

of France's land area

5.5

Millions of residents

5,300

Communities making a difference