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A different type of tourism in Natural Parks

Are you looking for a "different" type of tourism? Natural Parks combine ecotourism and sustainable tourism. The tourist activities on offer at the Parks are based on strong values: environmental quality, civil responsibility, openness and sharing. In this way, travelling regains its full meaning: a true meeting with a region, its history, its culture and its people.

At the heart of these changing regions, this is different tourism, imbibed with meaning and values, with rich encounters and exchanges awaiting you. Through these pages, we invite you to discover "Park itineraries", our "discovery holidays", the "Panda" Gîtes and "Our selection" for sites and activities to help you discover the Natural Parks of the Massif Central.

The 10 principles of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in protected areas

Park itineraries

To illustrate the topics covered in the magazine, the Natural Parks offer you a selection of thematic sites and service providers, who are working towards sustainable tourism. Make up your own travel plan!

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Thematic stays

Our holidays give priority to hikes on foot, horseback or bicycle. Designed by the Natural Parks or with the help of travel agencies which are striving to achieve sustainable, responsible tourism, these holidays invite you to encounter a culture, a landscape...

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Park accommodation

In this section you will find information about accommodation that will ensure you have a privileged stay, nature and heritage discovery activities recommended by the Natural Parks.

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Park accommodation

Selected by the National and Regional natural parks and classified by the WWF, Panda Gîtes are part of the Gîtes de France accommodation chain (rural cottages, guesthouses or holiday cottages).
Set in the most beautiful landscapes, they provide access to a network of hiking trails which will allow you to visit animal observation spots and discover geological or botanical curiosities. They also often propose interpretation trails with specific documentation.

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Park catering

In this section you will find information about accommodation that will ensure you have a privileged stay, nature and heritage discovery activities recommended by the Natural Parks.

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Heritage & flavour

In this section you will find information about accommodation that will ensure you have a privileged stay, nature and heritage discovery activities recommended by the Natural Parks.

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Leisure & sport

In this section you will find information about accommodation that will ensure you have a privileged stay, nature and heritage discovery activities recommended by the Natural Parks.

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Nature

In this section you will find information about accommodation that will ensure you have a privileged stay, nature and heritage discovery activities recommended by the Natural Parks.

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