Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park, Regional natural park in Dordogne, France
The Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park extends across 1900 square kilometers of forests, hills, and meadows between the Haute-Vienne and Dordogne departments.
The park, established in 1998, contains numerous medieval castles, abbeys, and ancient forges that reflect the industrial and architectural evolution of the region.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafts within the park's boundaries, including the production of Nontron knives and the preservation of Occitan cultural practices.
Visitors can access detailed trail maps and contact the tourism office at 05 53 55 36 00 to plan hiking routes and outdoor activities throughout the protected area.
The park features several rivers where visitors can practice gold panning activities, connecting with the geological heritage of the Périgord-Limousin territory.
Location: Dordogne
Inception: 1998
Website: http://parc-naturel-perigord-limousin.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.55667,1.00389
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
France maintains eleven national parks and dozens of regional nature parks that protect diverse landscapes from the Mediterranean coast to the Alps. The protected areas preserve mountains, coastlines, wetlands, volcanic formations and forests. They provide habitat for various wildlife and plant species while offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching and other outdoor activities. The Parc National des Écrins and Vanoise National Park lie in the French Alps, featuring alpine terrain with glaciers and mountain lakes. Mercantour National Park stretches from the Maritime Alps to the Mediterranean coast. Calanques National Park near Marseille protects limestone cliffs and inlets. Cévennes National Park in Occitanie encompasses forested mountains and plateaus. Coastal areas such as Port-Cros and Camargue preserve Mediterranean ecosystems and wetlands. The Volcans d'Auvergne in the Massif Central protects extinct volcanoes and lava fields, while parks like Morvan and Ballons des Vosges preserve forested mid-elevation ranges.
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