National Parks in France

The national parks in France are among the most well maintained assets in Frances and the Parcs Nationaux de France is known to have the responsibility to maintain the range of national parks based in France. On the whole there are 9 national parks in France which are known to cover a total area of 3,710 km² located in the central zones while in the secondary zone these national parks cover an area of 9,162 km². These national parks are known to attract millions of tourists each year. Few of the parks one can go visiting for a romantic outing or even a family outing are known to be Cevennes National Park, Ecrins National Park, Guadeloupe National Park, Mercantour Park, Port-Cros National Park, Pyrenees National Park and lastly Vanoise National Park.

Cevennes National Park is known to be located in southern region of France and is known to cover the mountains of Cevennes and this park is known to have been made in the year 1970. This park is located in the Lozere and Gard departments and is also known to cover the areas of Ardeche and Aveyron. One can also visit the Aven Armand Cave while on a trip to this national park in France. The other interesting features included in this park comprise of Mont Lozere, Mont Aigoual and Causse Mejean mountains and plateaus.

Ecrins National Park is one among the French National Parks which is located to the south east region of France and comprises of mountains of Dauphiní© Alps, south of Grenoble and north of Gap. This national park based in France is known to be shared between the departments of Isí¨re and Hautes-Alpes. This national park covers 918km2 of mountain area and features sub alpine woodlands and lakes and this park has also earned the award of the European Diploma of Protected Areas.

The Mercantour Park in France was created in the year 1979 is reputed for attracting numerous visitors and naturists.

This national park in France is known to cover an area of 685 km² and is known to cover the 7 valleys of Roya, Bevera, Vesubie, Tinee, Haut Var/Cians and Ubaye inclusive of a peripheral zone which consists of 28 villages. This national park in France also houses the Historical Monument named Vallí©e des Merveilles or the valley of marvels. The vegetation of this area features holm oak, the Mediterranean olive tree, rhododendrons, firs, spruces, cembro pines and larches. The wildlife in the Mercantour Park comprises of stags and roebucks, hares and wild boars, partridges, eagles and buzzards including Italian Wolves.

The Port-Cros National Park known to be located in the Mediterranean island of Port-Cros which lies to the east of Toulon is known to have been built in the year 1967. Pyrenees National Park in France is known to be located in the departments of Hautes-Pyrenees and Pyrenees-Atlantiques in France and also boasts of its location in Alps. Tourists will come across numerous ski resorts like Les Trois Vallees, Tignes, Val d’Isere and La Plagne near the Vanoise National Park. One also comes across Little villages like those of Champagny-le-Haut, Champagny-le-Bas, La Chiserette, La Cuaz, Le Bois, Friburge and Sí©ez located near this park. Know more about the national parks in France only with Holidayshub.com offering information about Wildlife Holidays in France.