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Marais de Contes

Pas-de-Calais  >  France

Protected wetland of 63 hectares in the lower Canche Valley near Hesdin.

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Most recent update 12 května 2025
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Description

Marais de Contes is one of the largest wetlands in the lower Canche Valley. The ponds were created by peat extraction. Today, the marsh is a 63-hectare protected natural site. Three routes of 1.5 - 2.5 - 3 km allow for observation. Among the birds you can observe are husa velká, berneška velká, labuť velká, kachna divoká, potápka roháč, holub hřivnáč, hrdlička zahradní, lyska černá, volavka popelavá, ledňáček říční, sýkora modřinka, rákosník proužkovaný, pěnice hnědokřídlá and cetie jižní.

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Français: Le Marais communal de Contes, près d’Hesdin, constitue l’un des plus grands marécages de la basse vallée de la Canche. Les étangs sont issus de l’extraction de la tourbe. Le marais est aujourd’hui un lieu de nature préservé de 63 hectares, géré par la Fédération de pêche. 3 parcours de 1,5 - 2,5 - 3kms permettent de l'observation.

Details

Access

Marais de Contes is located northwest of the town of Hesdin. From Hesdin, head towards Huby Saint Leu and then Aubin Saint Vaast. Follow the D 113. The car park (approximately 6 car spaces) is located on this road at the exit of the village. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The circular walking route around the wetland is about 4 km.

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Français: Depuis Hesdin prendre la direction de huby Saint Leu puis Aubin Saint Vaast. Suivre la D 113, le parking (6 places VL environ sur sol dur) se trouve sur cette route à la sortie du village. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions vers le parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Pond

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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