Parc naturel régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale
Parc naturel régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale, Regional natural park in Pas-de-Calais, France.
Description
Parc naturel régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale is a protected natural area in northwestern France, combining coastal cliffs, marshes, and inland landscapes. The territory spans 132,507 hectares and provides diverse habitats for wildlife and plants between the English Channel and North Sea.
History
The protected area was created in 2000 by merging two earlier parks that had built upon conservation efforts from 1986. This merger allowed for more comprehensive protection across the region's diverse ecosystems.
Culture
Small village cafes scattered along walking routes preserve local traditions and offer visitors authentic places to stop and rest. These establishments, supported by the 'estaminet randonnée' initiative, keep regional customs alive in the communities.
Practical
The area features a dense network of walking trails and information points to help visitors explore the various habitats. The main visitor center in Le Wast provides a good starting point for planning your route through the territory.
Did you know?
The area contains roughly 80 percent of the region's total species diversity. Part of it, the Audomarois marshes, is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Nausicaà Centre National de la Mer
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Marais Audomarois biosphere reserve
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Boulogne
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Abbey of Saint Bertin
24.8 km
Fort Mahon
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Fontinettes boat lift
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23.3 km
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24.1 km
Moniales de Wisques
19.4 km
Colleges of St Omer, Bruges and Liège
24.3 km
Town hall of Calais
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Echinghen Viaduct
20.2 km
La Coupole
23.6 km
Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer
20.9 km
Citadelle de Calais
24.1 km
Château-musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer
20.9 km
Tour du Guet
24.2 km
Mont Saint-Frieux
26.3 km
Fort de la Crèche
21.9 km
Calais lace museum
23.2 km
Museum of the Atlantic Wall
24.6 km
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