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Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park

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Regional park of France in Grand Est, France
Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
The village of Verzenay with grape vineyards in the foreground
LocationGrand Est, Marne, France
Established1976
Governing bodyFédération des parcs naturels régionaux de France
Websitewww.parc-montagnedereims.fr

Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park (French: Parc naturel régional de la Montagne de Reims) is a protected area in the Grand Est region of France. It is organized around the Montagne de Reims, a wooded range of hills covered by vineyards that produce the region's eponymous sparkling wine, Champagne.

The area was officially designated as a regional natural park in 1976 with a total land area of 50,000 hectares (120,000 acres).

Member communes

As of 2012, the following communes are park members:

See also

References

  1. IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (November 1990). 1990 United Nations list of national parks and protected areas. IUCN. p. 89. ISBN 978-2-8317-0032-8. Retrieved 2 May 2012.

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