Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, Regional natural park in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park spans 300,000 hectares of mountainous landscapes, deep forests, and valleys between Clermont-Ferrand and Vichy.
The park received official designation in 1986 following initiatives by local representatives, establishing protection for its natural and cultural heritage.
Local craftsmen maintain traditional industries, with Thiers serving as a center for cutlery production while other areas focus on textile and leather manufacturing.
The park provides marked trails for hiking and cycling, with elevation ranging from 259 meters at Ris to 1,631 meters at Pierre-sur-Haute in Job.
The mixed syndicate manages light pollution regulations to protect nocturnal wildlife, making the park a reference for environmental conservation practices.
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Inception: 1986
Website: https://parc-livradois-forez.org
GPS coordinates: 45.69028,3.60805
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
France contains protected areas with diverse landscapes and ecosystems. The national parks include alpine regions with peaks exceeding 3000 meters, glaciers and mountain lakes, Mediterranean coastlines with limestone cliffs and marine reserves, and island zones with underwater trails. Regional nature parks feature volcanic areas with 80 extinct volcanoes, extensive wetlands with thousands of ponds hosting over 200 bird species, moorland landscapes in the Ardennes, and coastal zones with lagoons and salt marshes. These protected areas shelter ibex, chamois, marmots, lynx and birds of prey. Visitors find marked hiking trails, historic villages and traditional farming operations.
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Basilique Saint-Julien
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Château de Ravel
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Château de Randan
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Château de Chavaniac
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Pierre-sur-Haute
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Château de Châteldon
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Vallée des Rouets
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Lavaudieu Abbey
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Ramparts of Thiers
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Moulin Richard de Bas
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Château de Parentignat
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Puy de Montoncel
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Château de Couzan
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Église Saint-Genès de Thiers
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Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu
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Château de Chalmazel
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Abbatiale Saint-Robert de La Chaise-Dieu
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Château de Barante
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Forges Mondière
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