The Chamerolles forest has become a protected area and will soon be open to the public

There will soon be two good reasons to visit Chamerolles: the palace and also Camerol Forest. It has just been classified by the Loiret Department as Ens, delicate natural space. The community is committed to preserving the biodiversity found there as much as possible. “And here we are spoiled” identify Roman Pivetti Responsible for the Natural Spaces Protection Department.

Wood rich in animal and plant species

“It is a damp wood where we find a great diversity: more than a hundred plants, and also a hundred birds, some of which are protected like the killed eagle, and there are also very old mosses, and ponds. With an area of ​​45 hectares, Chamerolles forests were not always there. At one time, there was farmland attached to the castle instead. “Nature has reclaimed its rights over the centuries, and as a result, we have a space that is somewhat protected and therefore very interesting. Roman Pivetti says

Arrange the wood but without distorting it

The section will be devoted to Laureate 100,000 euros over 10 years To protect and develop this Camerole wood. Starting this year, it is scheduled to Recreate walking paths And direct access to the back of the palace. “We certainly didn't want to make it a Château bis-faire. specific Jean-Luc Riglet, Vice President of the Department Responsible for the environment. “The aim of the sensitive natural space is to discover biodiversity, enjoy nature and birds. Therefore, we will not find any toys for children here, nor any rubbish bins in the decor.“And once the work is done, toThe Chamerolles Forest will be opened to the public in 2025**. Entrance will be free and independent of the palace entrance.

So far, the Loiret department has already done so Classifying 20 sites as sensitive natural areas. “We are on target of 2 per year“explains Jean-Luc Riglet.”Our desire is to reach out to the region. However, at the moment, the situation is a bit poor in the north but we are counting on associations and municipalities to deliver projects. There are no size standards. We can call 3 hectares 45 hectares here in Chamerol.”. Among the sites already classified, we can mention: the seven provincial natural parks, the Ciran estate in Ménestreau-en-Villette, the Rives de Beaugency or the Gué des Cens pond in Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry.