Parc de la Brague, Nature reserve and park between Biot and Valbonne, France
The Parc de la Brague is a nature reserve and park set between the towns of Biot and Valbonne in southeastern France. It wraps around the Brague river and its tributary the Bruguet, across hilly terrain covered with forest and scrubland.
The land within the park was settled during Roman times, as ancient tools and structures found in parts of the area confirm. Later generations used the land for mills and stone quarries, whose remains can still be seen today.
The Macarons Trail is a marked walking route that takes visitors through different parts of the park. Along the way, pine forests, oaks, and scrubland follow one another, giving the walk a varied sequence of scents and light.
The park is free to enter year-round and no reservation is needed. Dogs are welcome, and there is a picnic area, so a visit can be planned for half a day or a full day out.
The park sits right next to Sophia Antipolis, one of the largest technology parks in Europe, creating an uncommon contrast between nature and high technology. A visitor walking among the trees is only a few minutes away from offices and laboratories.
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