It's a fragile, living area, arising from a local desire to work for the protection of the areas natural and cultural heritage whilst at the same time helping to develop the economy. Actually there are 36 Parc naturel régionaux in France, federated around a charter of common objectives.

Translators note : The French "parc naturel régional" is similar in function to the English national park. However, to avoid confusion, the French phrase has been kept in the English text, and is abbreviated as "parc".

 

 

 

Created in late 1989, it regroups 46 "communes" (parishes) with 30000 inhabitants within a mixed syndicate that includes the "région Centre" and the department of Indre administrations. The Brenne is one of the most important areas of "étangs" in France. An internationally important wetland, it harbours natural habitats and species of wild plants and animals that are threatened. The Brenne Parc naturel régional is also a place to stay, of discovery, a peaceful area to be enjoyed.

Translaters note : The word "étang" is not easy to translate, in the text the word lake has been used, this fits better with the size and natural aspect of most of the Brennes' man-made waterbodies. The word fishpond is often used but seems less appropriate. "Buttons" is the name given to the small, natural, sandstone hillocks that are such a characteristic feature of much of central Brenne.