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Réserve Naturelle de Claire-Fontaine

Hainaut  >  Belgium

Pond with a hide for bird watching. With a bit of luck, you can see storks. Herons are present all year round.

Added* by Charlet Eric
Most recent update 23 January 2025
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Description

Réserve Naturelle de Claire-Fontaine is a reserve that extends near the sources of the Piéton, a small tributary of the Sambre, and consists of a mosaic of dry and wet environments. The natural pond in the reserve has a bird hide.

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Français: Etang naturel disposant d'un abris pour observer les oiseaux. Avec un peu de chance, on peut y voir des cigognes mais des hérons y sont présents toutes l'année.

Details

Access

The Claire-Fontaine Nature Reserve is located between the Brussels-Charleroi Canal and the E42 motorway, near the village of Godarville, about fifteen kilometers northwest of Charleroi. Pass in front of the Clairefontaine estate in Godarville and head towards Gouy lez Piéton. You can park in the Godarville cemetery car park. Walk along Rue de la Réserve towards Gouy. The entrance is about 400 metres on the left.

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Français: Passer devant le domaine de Clairefontaine à Godarville et se diriger vers Gouy lez Piéton. Possibilité de se garer sur le parking du cimetière de Godarville. Se diriger à pied par le rue de la Réserve vers Gouy. L'entrée se situe environ à 400 mètres sur la gauche.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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