Good Practice - Project
Converting an old railway line into a leisure path
Three French municipalities used EAFRD support to transform a former railway line into a leisure path for walking, cycling and horse riding.
General information
RDP Priority
- P6. Social inclusion and local development
RDP Focus Area
- 6B: Local development
Summary
A group of northern French towns launched a project to transform an old train route into a leisure path for walking, cycling and horse riding. The project renovated 21.4 km of the former track, providing tourism and leisure opportunities. The three French municipalities used EAFRD support to convert the former railway line into a path made from a synthetic sand/fibre mix for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Quad bikes, motorbikes and cars are not allowed.
Results
The leisure path provides an opportunity to rediscover specific local landscapes, particularly wetlands.
The path represents a tourism and leisure asset for the local community.
Innovative techniques are used to maintain the path.
Promoter
Syndicat Mixte d’Aménagement de l’Ancienne Voie Ferrée Longpré-les-Corps-Saints - Airaines – Oisemont
Funding
Total budget 1 248 075 (EUR)
EAFRD 496 857 (EUR)
National/regional 499 130 (EUR)
Other 252 088 (EUR)
Keywords
Ressourcen
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François ROUILLARD