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Parc Naturel Régional de Caps et Marais d'Opale

The region in which the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale works on enhancing landscape, heritage and natural beauty offers a large variety of landscape characteristics, from high, white cliffs towering from the sea to marshes, polders and hedgerows. In the region traditions in craftsmanship and gastronomy are held in high esteem. More information about the Lifescape partner working in this region. View a film about the Audomarois region in the Parc Naturel Régional de Caps et Marais d'Opale: In English, 80 Mb, right click and save In French, 80 Mb, right click and save

From white cliffs to marshes and river valleys   The landscape of the Parc Naturel Régional (PNR) des Caps et Marais d’Opale can be divided into three parts: the coastal area, the interior valleys and the lowlands. Each area has its own characteristics and its own natural and cultural riches, which makes each part of the PNR surprisingly dissimilar to the other. Read more...

Traditions in gastronomy and craftsmanship   The varied landscape and its ecological and cultural characteristic makes the PNR des Caps et Marais d’Opale also rich in regional produce and products. With this both gastronomic and artisanal traditions are kept alive. Read more...

Little bittern   The little bittern is the emblem of the PNR des Caps et Marais d’Opale. It is a small wading bird with a longish bill and a short neck, which gives it its characteristic contour. Read more...