France is rich not only with cultural attractions. On its territory, there are 10 picturesque national parks carefully protected by the state. The country is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Two third of its territory is occupied by plains. In the south-west of the country there is a chain of Pyrenees Mountains, dividing France and Spain. The south-east of the country is occupied by the Alps. The relief of these places is more picturesque due to the abundance of glacial lakes and Mountain Rivers. The highest point of the country and the whole of Western Europe is Mont Blanc, which has a very spectacular view. The pointed peak rises above other mountains. Its height is 4807 meters above sea level. On the Atlantic coast, the climate is oceanic, on the Cote d'Azur – Mediterranean and in the central part of the country - continental.
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The longest river in the country is the Loire, flowing through the entire central part of France. Its length is just over one thousand kilometers. Historically, it played a strategically important role in the life of the state. Along the river Loire in its picturesque valleys, in the Middle Ages were built more than 70 castles. Many of them at different times were the residences of French kings. The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to the huge number of monuments of architecture and history. One of the largest lakes in the country is the Lake Geneva, along which the border with Switzerland runs. Surprisingly, picturesque views of Lake Geneva have given inspiration to many creative people from around the world.
The largest national park of France is located outside of its European part - in the water area of the Amazon River. The Guiana Amazon is located in French Guiana in the northeast of South America. The territory of the park extends for almost 34 thousand square kilometers. Its entire area is occupied by a unique rainforest. The French authorities are taking strict measures to preserve the unique floras and faunas of this place. On the territory of 20 thousand square kilometers. Any activity for the extraction of minerals is forbidden. Even on rivers rich in gold, no work is being done. The rest of the region is populated by local tribes, who are allowed to conduct business. You can get to the national park only by air or by water. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The very first national park in France was the Vanoise Park, located in the French Alps. It was created in 1963, when the threat of the complete disappearance of Alpine mountain goats, living on the slopes of the mountains in the territory of the modern park, arose. In one of the two parts of the park are ski resorts, one of the most famous and popular of which is Meribel. In addition to alpine goats, the park is inhabited by chamois, lynx, ermines, as well as alpine marmots. Also in the park there are numerous birds, among them bearded, clawed, nutcrackers, golden eagles. In total, there are more than 125 species. In the valleys of the park there are many alpine flowers.
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Another national park of France is located in the Alps - in the Alps of the Upper Provence and the Maritime Alps. Mercantour is located in an array of homonymous mountains. In its valleys flow 7 rivers. On the territory of the park there is a unique "Valley of Miracles", where more than 4 thousand prehistoric rock paintings of the Bronze Age were found. They were discovered as early as the 16th century, but they were described and documented only in the 19th century. Thousands of alpine chamois, as well as mountain goats, wild boars, roe deer, hares, deer and a small population of wolves live on the mountain slopes in Mercantour. The park's flora is incredibly rich. It is represented by more than 2 thousand different plants.
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Between Grenoble, Briancon and Gap is the national park of Ecrins, in the territory of which there are at once 3 four-thousandths - Barre-des-Ecrins, Dome de Neige des Ecrins and Peak Lorik. The area of the park is occupied by pine and oak forests, alpine meadows; glaciers are located on the hills. There are more than 30 trails laid in the park which are in excellent condition. On the island of Corsica is the Kalanka National Park. It is a deep valley filled with the sea. The valley is surrounded by orange and pink rocks, which spectacularly rise above the sea line at an altitude of about 300 meters. The rocks were heavily eroded, and therefore took quite original and unusual forms. This unique and incredibly beautiful landscape is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
France is rich not only with cultural attractions. On its territory, there are 10 picturesque national parks carefully protected by the state. The country is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Two third of its territory is occupied by plains. In the south-west of the country there is a chain of Pyrenees Mountains, dividing France and Spain. The south-east of the country is occupied by the Alps. The relief of these places is more picturesque due to the abundance of glacial lakes and Mountain Rivers. The highest point of the country and the whole of Western Europe is Mont Blanc, which has a very spectacular view. The pointed peak rises above other mountains. Its height is 4807 meters above sea level. On the Atlantic coast, the climate is oceanic, on the Cote d'Azur – Mediterranean and in the central part of the country - continental.
Another national park of France is located in the Alps - in the Alps of the Upper Provence and the Maritime Alps. Mercantour is located in an array of homonymous mountains. In its valleys flow 7 rivers. On the territory of the park there is a unique "Valley of Miracles", where more than 4 thousand prehistoric rock paintings of the Bronze Age were found. They were discovered as early as the 16th century, but they were described and documented only in the 19th century. Thousands of alpine chamois, as well as mountain goats, wild boars, roe deer, hares, deer and a small population of wolves live on the mountain slopes in Mercantour. The park's flora is incredibly rich. It is represented by more than 2 thousand different plants.
