Orient Forest Regional Natural Park

Orient Forest Regional Natural Park (French: Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d'Orient) is a protected area of woodlands and lakes in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. It covers a total area of 70,000 hectares (170,000 acres)[1] The parkland encompasses the large Forêt d'Orient National Nature Reserve as well as three man-made lakes: Lac d'Orient, Lac du Temple, and Lac Amance.[2] The area was officially designated as a regional natural park in 1970.[1]

Orient Forest Regional Natural Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
LocationGrand Est, Aube, France
Coordinates48.31193238°N 4.40433556°E / 48.31193238; 4.40433556
Established1970
Governing bodyFédération des parcs naturels régionaux de France
Websitewww.pnr-foret-orient.fr

Member communes

The park includes the following member communes:[3]

Lakes

The three man-made lakes offer sport and leisure activities for visitors. The largest lake, Lac d'Orient, covers 2,500 hectares (6,200 acres) and includes two marinas and three sand beaches.[2]

  • Lac Amance
  • Lac du Temple
  • Lac d'Orient

See also
  • List of regional natural parks of France

References
  1. IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (November 1990). 1990 United Nations list of national parks and protected areas. IUCN. p. 89. ISBN 978-2-8317-0032-8. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  2. Michelin (2010). Michelin Green Guide Alsace Lorraine Champagne. Michelin Apa Publications. p. 427. ISBN 978-1-906261-72-6. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  3. "Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d'Orient" (in French). Annuaire-mairie.fr. 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
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