Forets National Park France Travel Postcard

Forêts National Park (Parc national des Forêts) is a relatively new national park in France, established in 2019 to protect the rich forested landscapes of the Champagne-Ardenne and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions. It spans roughly 50,000 hectares of mostly deciduous forests, including beech, oak, and hornbeam, and is characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys, and numerous rivers and streams. The park was created to preserve these ancient and biodiverse forests, which are home to species such as European roe deer, wild boar, and various birds of prey, as well as a wide range of flora including rare orchids and mosses. Forests National Park is also an important site for research and sustainable forest management, allowing scientists to study natural processes in largely undisturbed ecosystems. Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife observation, and nature photography, with trails winding through dense woodlands and along serene streams. Its quiet, less-touristy nature makes it ideal for those seeking a more immersive, peaceful experience in France’s natural landscapes.