Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes, Regional natural park between Narbonne and Perpignan, France
Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes is a protected natural area between two mountain ranges in southern France with limestone plateaus, deep valleys, and Mediterranean shrubs. The landscape shifts between open high plateaus and forested slopes dotted with vineyards and olive groves.
The area received official regional park status in 2021 after local communities and regional authorities worked together to protect and develop it. Centuries of human settlement and farming shaped this landscape before it gained formal protection.
Villages within the park maintain traditional winemaking and crafts that shape daily life and local commerce today. You can see these practices in the vineyards and homes scattered across the landscape, where families continue methods passed down through generations.
The park can be reached from several entry points, and information centers offer hiking maps and guidance about protected areas. It helps to check route options before visiting and bring proper footwear for the varied terrain.
The geological formations create a natural corridor linking the central highlands to the eastern Pyrenees, serving as a bridge between different ecosystems. This location makes it a transition zone where you find unexpected combinations of wildlife and plants.
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