Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes
Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes, Regional natural park in northern Ardennes, France
The natural park spans 117,000 hectares across multiple municipalities, featuring steep cliffs, wooded valleys, peat moors, and gentle bocage landscapes along the Belgian border.
Established in December 2011, the park preserves the ancient Arduenn Sylva forest region, which has shaped the character of the Ardennes for over 500 million years.
The natural landscapes of the park inspired notable French writers including Arthur Rimbaud, Paul Verlaine, and Georges Sand through their literary works.
Visitors can explore 1,000 kilometers of hiking paths, 450 kilometers of mountain biking trails, and 100 kilometers of cycling routes throughout the park.
The park contains seven Natura 2000 reserves and two national reserves that protect specific species like European beavers, black storks, and royal osmonde plants.
Location: Ardennes
Inception: 2011
Website: http://parc-naturel-ardennes.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.90000,4.65000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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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