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Marais de Balançon

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The Balançon marshes are a Natura 2000 area located in the municipality of Merlimont.

Added* by Gabriel lutz
Most recent update 22 May 2026

Description

Marais de Balançon is an important protected area and valued for its landscapes and its nesting colonies of shorebirds. The best time to visit is from March to July, when hunting is closed and there are breeding colonies of Black-winged Stilt, Avocet and Mediterranean Gull.

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Français: Les marais de Balançon sont une zone natura 2000 situé sur la commune de Merlimont. Cet espace est apprécié pour ses paysages et ses colonies nicheuses de laro-limicoles. La meilleure période pour le visiter est de mars à juillet, lorsque la chasse est fermée et que les colonies d' Black-winged Stilt , d Avocet et de Mediterranean Gull.

Details

Access

Marais de Balançon is located in the municipality of Merlimont. There are several possible access points along the D940, the best being to park in the Aldi car park. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking.

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Français: Plusieurs accès possible le long de la D940 le meilleur étant de se garer sur le parking d'Aldi.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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