Biosphere
Five biosphere reserves from France to discover
Biosphere reserves are privileged national sites designated by UNESCO as part of the implementation of the MAB program aimed at improving relations between man and nature. The great majority of biosphere reserves are regarded as world heritages and are among the most beautiful sites in their respective countries.
In France, there are 13 biosphere reserves, including overseas reserves, which are magnificent places that deserve to be visited. We invite you to discover here five biosphere reserves of France.
The Cévennes Biosphere Reserve
It is a reserve that extends over the eastern and southern borders of the central massif. It includes a mountainous area with the granite peaks of Aigoual, Mount Lozère as well as limestone causses which offer it beautiful landscapes grandiose. There is a very developed human activity as well as a rich and varied biodiversity where several plant and animal species live in the greatest protection. The geographical location of the Cévennes biosphere reserve and the good human occupation which it enjoys make this site an ideal destination for tourism and research studies.
The Camargue Biosphere Reserve
It is a large natural site located on the shores of the Mediterranean and encompassing the whole of the Rhone delta. Located between a sea and a river, this reserve is one of the wettest areas of France with an immense wealth of biological species. Its very flat relief and its agricultural landscapes composed of marshes of salt water and fresh water, saline and fresh water ponds, meadows and wet steppes make the reserve a privileged zone for: The breeding of bulls and horses, the cultivation of rice and vegetables, and saliculture. There is also a thriving tourist activity.
The Fontainebleau and Gâtinais Biosphere Reserve
Located near Paris, the reserve includes in the West a very dominant agricultural part, in the East, the Val de Seine and in the center the famous forest. It is a reserve with a rich and diversified biodiversity where several animal and plant species coexist. The reserve has beautiful landscapes which are composed of moors, limestone meadows, forest of ravines; They are marked by a very intense human activity including: mining, agriculture and forestry.
It is an ideal destination for sport, hunting and tourism; Which justifies each year the attraction of millions of visitors for its forest and its impressive castle.
The Mont Ventoux Biosphere Reserve
Located between the Alps and the Mediterranean, the reserve encompasses the “giant of Provence” and its peripheries; It is above all an immense mountain emblematic of the region influenced by both an Alpine and Mediterranean climate. The reserve constitutes a rich environmental site presenting beautiful landscapes formed of several floors of vegetation with a rich flora and fauna. On this mountain range, you can observe several animal and vegetable species, go mountaineering and hiking.
Fango Biosphere Reserve
This reserve includes the watershed of the Fango River, the abundant mountain stream that flows into the Gulf of Galeria. The reserve is characterized by beautiful landscapes with several floors of valley, wooded forest or garrigue. It is also known for its very clear waters and chemically rich, although they are poor in mineral salts. There is little developed human activity.
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