A Biodiversity Sanctuary
Un sanctuaire de la biodiversité
The exceptional Mercantour site was made a National Park back in 1979. It is world-widely known for the high-quality of its protected natural space.
One territory, two zones: the central zone (685 km²) is a sanctuary dedicated to Nature, and the peripheral zone (1463 km²) which includes 28 communes.
Wildlife
Young Chamois
Grand Duc
Ibex
Apollo Butterfly
Porphyrin Butterfly (photo M. Desroyau)
Groundhog
Mountain Hare
Flora
Edelweiss
Mercantour National Park
The reception desk welcomes you at the Valbergane House, and proposes films, photos, brochures on wildlife and flora, workshops for children.Tel/fax : 04.93.02.58.23
mercantour.haut-var-cians@espaces-naturels.fr
www.parc-mercantour.com
