Golfe du Morbihan Regional Natural Park
Golfe du Morbihan Regional Natural Park, Regional natural park in Brittany, France
The protected area extends over 64,200 hectares, encompassing maritime coasts, wetlands, islands, and terrestrial zones across 35 municipalities of Morbihan department.
Following initial discussions in 1994 and regional council deliberations in 1999, the park received official designation through a governmental decree in October 2014.
The name Mor Bihan originates from Breton language, translating to small sea, reflecting the deep connection between local communities and their maritime environment.
The park maintains a network of marked trails connecting various landscapes, allowing visitors to explore sandy beaches, stone creeks, and woodlands throughout the year.
The protected area serves as a vital habitat for diverse wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and numerous migratory birds that frequent the coastal waters.
Location: Brittany
Inception: October 2, 2014
Website: https://parc-golfe-morbihan.bzh
GPS coordinates: 47.65000,-2.75000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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.
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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