Updated on 25 June 2020
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Enjoy sports, leisure activities, local cuisine and traditional accommodation in any of Normandy’s four beautiful regional natural parks (abbreviated to ‘PNR’ in French). Whether you’re in the Normandie-Maine, the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes, the Perche or the Meanders of the Seine, immerse yourself in the natural and cultural surroundings of these stunning protected areas.
Following 112 miles of the River Seine (which comes from the Latin word sequana, meaning ‘meandering’) between Rouen and Honfleur – this regional nature park boasts a unique combination of light and landscapes, much of which was a source of inspiration for painters such as Turner, Boudin, Sisley and Signac. ALONG THE SEINE There are […]
Time seems to stand still in the Perche Regional Natural Park, and the good life is what it’s all about! There are many activities on offer including discovery tours of the various environmental initiatives in place to secure the park’s future. Walking and cycling in the forest are also a great way to explore the […]
In 1991, the French government awarded the title ‘Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park’ to this area of wetlands that stretches out across the Cotentin peninsula, flanked by the sea on either side. MARSHLANDS nearly SURROUNDED BY SEA On the borders of the départements of Manche and Calvados, this regional natural park stretches over 370,000 acres […]
From the Monts de Normandie et du Maine to the Bocage Domfrontais, uncover the beauty of the Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park. Explore unhindered This regional natural park is vast, extending all the way from the Bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel and Brittany borders to the limestone plateau of the Parisian basin, comprising local natural landmarks such […]
