Regional nature parks of France

A regional nature park or regional natural park (French: parc naturel régional or PNR) is a public establishment in France between local authorities and the French national government covering an inhabited rural area of outstanding beauty in order to protect the scenery and heritage as well as set up sustainable economic development in the area.

A PNR sets goals and guidelines for managed human habitation, sustainable economic development, and the protection of the natural environment based on each park's unique landscape and heritage. The parks also foster ecological research programs and public education in the natural sciences.

As of July 2026, there are 60 PNRs. Together they cover more than 9.8 million hectares, or 16.1% of French territory, and include more than 5,200 communes with a population of 5.2 million.. The PNR system was created by a decree of March 1, 1967. The park charter and classification are adopted by decree for a period of fifteen years.