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   ![](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/media/public/image/2015/08/3CV0010_Federation_des_parcs_naturels_regionaux_1_0.jpg.webp?h=48ec6072&itok=1MgsLiPA "Promotion of regional natural parks")   





 

### Environment and Biodiversity

Place  
France

Sponsor  
Thierry Aveline de Rossignol

Grant(s)  
150,000 € spread over three years to the Board of Administration at 2005/05/31  
 Project leader Fédération des parcs naturels régionaux



 

 

 

 



 

You don't have to be a fitness freak or experienced hiker to enjoy the splendor of regional natural parks. They cover more than 12% of French territory and concern three million inhabitants across sixty-eight departments. Created at the initiative of the French regions, they are managed by a federation funded through member subscriptions, subsidies and contributions from ministries or the European commission.

## Restoring and promoting the architectural heritage

The Veolia foundation has committed to work alongside the federation on a programme focused on restoration and promotion of the architectural heritage related to water: mills, headraces, washhouses, wells, fountains, etc. Designed to be implemented in partnership with the "Fondation du Patrimoine", this operation benefits both private (up to 20% of the cost of work including tax) and public heritage sites.  
It is overseen by a three-party committee made up of the "Fédération des parcs", the "Fondation du Patrimoine" and the Veolia foundation.