A day in the heart of the fauna and flora of the Charente-Maritime
The Charente-Maritime department is rich in nature. Our tour dedicated to the beautiful nature will allow you to see the favourite spots of nature and environment lovers! Our tour starts in the morning, from La Rochelle centre or from your accommodation (from 5 people)
towards Rochefort where you can discover :
The Minus Hut
Made up of a mosaic of environments over 150 hectares, it is home to exceptional biodiversity. A wetland par excellence, far from any noise pollution, the site is at the same time a migratory stopover, a reproduction and feeding area for a multitude of species.
After this stop in the town of Rochefort, your driver will take you not far from there, to the commune of Yves, to discover the nature reserve.
Yves Marsh National Nature Reserve
Classée en 1981, elle occupe une surface de 192 hectares au fond de la baie d’Yves, vaste baie entourée de marais. Gérée par la LPO, elle est connue pour être un important sanctuaire ornithologique.
Cette réserve possède une faune et une flore remarquables avec plus de 570 espèces de fleurs différentes dont 40 patrimoniales et plus d’une vingtaine d’espèces animales.
L’après-midi, vous aurez la possibilité de partir découvrir les merveilles de l’île d’Oléron, avec deux arrêts pensés pour vous. Fermé jusqu’au 31 Mars 2024.
Moëze-Oléron National Nature Reserve
Classified in 1985 (mainland) and 1993 (public maritime domain), it occupies a surface area of 6,400 hectares and protects coastal environments, wet meadows and salt marshes.
This site sees the passage of nearly 90,000 migratory birds. The site is located between Europe and Africa and is an important passage for these birds.
The fauna and flora are developed and protected on this site. 270 animal species are found on the site, some of which are protected.
The Birds' Marsh
The Marais aux Oiseaux is a wildlife rescue centre and a discovery park dedicated to the animal species of the island of Oleron.
This site will allow you to discover the ornithological wonders of the region from a 9 metre high observation platform.