Brenne Regional Natural Park
Brenne Regional Natural Park, Regional natural park in Indre, France
The park extends across 183,000 hectares with 3,300 ponds, creating a network of wetlands that supports numerous water birds and aquatic species.
Established in 1982, this protected area encompasses territories from the ancient French provinces of Berry and Touraine, with Le Blanc serving as its capital.
The park maintains traditional activities through 47 communes, where local communities practice sustainable fishing, agriculture, and preserve regional customs.
Visitors can explore 250 guided nature tours throughout the year, with specialized paths for cycling, hiking, and horseback riding across marked trails.
The park houses 100,000 European pond turtles and serves as a critical stopover for migrating cranes during autumn months.
Location: Indre
Inception: 1989
Address: Bureaux de l'administration du PNR Maison du Parc, Le Bouchet, 36300 Rosnay, France 36300 Rosnay
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +33254281212
Website: https://parc-naturel-brenne.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.78581,1.19411
Latest update: November 16, 2025 12:15
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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