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5 Best National Parks to Visit in France
Updated: Jul 23, 2020
France is the second-largest country in Europe after Ukraine. This country offers a lot of natural scenery and incredible historical tourism. Based on available data, this hexagonal shaped country has become the country most visited by tourists since the mid-20th century.
When visiting a country far or first, it is important to determine in advance where you will go. Here we have summarized some places that are very suitable to be visited for native and adventure lovers in France!
1. Parc National des Calanques
The only national park in Europe which is at the same time terrestrial, sea, and periurban. Coastal rivers and broad sea areas in the Mediterranean Sea, with several islands and one of the richest submarine canyons in the world. It offers spectacular views, rich flora and fauna, and endless outdoor activities.
Address: Bouches-du-Rhône, France
2. Vanoise National Park
The French national park between the Tarentaise valley and the Maurienne valley in the French Alps contains the Vanoise massif. Famous for its population of Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), which is the symbol. There are also several species of mammals and birds that live around the park.
Address: Savoie, France
3. Cévennes National Park
The national park located in the south of France, in the Cévennes mountainous region. Part of The Causses and Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes several mountains and plateaus namely Mont Lozère, Mont Aigoual, and Causse Méjean.
Address: Gard, France
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4. Pyrénées National Park
The French National Park which is located along the border of France and Spain has beautiful views of the mountains and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, to observing wildlife. Being a natural heritage site without barriers or fences where animals are truly free and to preserve biodiversity and landscapes.
Address: Pyrenees, France
5. Écrins National Park
One of ten French national parks that cover high mountain areas, with high peaks, field glaciers, glacier valleys, alpine grasslands, subalpine forests, and lakes. Its borders are mostly by the Massif des Ecrins, bounded by the main valleys.
Address: Grenoble, France
Well, that's a list of some famous national parks in France and often become the main tourist attraction for visitors. If you go to France, where do you think you want to visit?
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