Étang de Marcillé-Robert

Bretagne > France

Lake surrounded by a natural green area close to the ruins of a medieval castle.

Added* by Paul GUIHENEUF
Most recent update 6 oktober 2025

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Description

Étang de Marcillé-Robert is a 105-hectare lake along a major migratory corridor. It hosts a varied bird population. Birds you can observe include Blishøne, Skarv, Ravn, Sølvhejre, Silkehejre, Fiskehejre, Rørhøne, Stor Flagspætte, Rødtoppet Fuglekonge, Hedelærke, Kernebider, Halemejse and Vindrossel.

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Français: L'étang de Marcillé-Robert est un lac de 105 hectares situé le long d'un important corridor d'oiseaux migrateurs. Espace naturel départemental proche d'un château médiéval en ruines.

Details

Access

Étang de Marcillé-Robert is located about 35 km southeast of Rennes. Various parking lots and easy access only on foot. It is not possible to make a loop. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

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Français: Divers parkings et accès facile uniquement à pied. Il n'est pas possible de faire une boucle. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions vers le parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Forest

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Silkehejre
(Egretta garzetta)

2. Stor Flagspætte
(Dendrocopos major)

3. Isfugl
(Alcedo atthis)

4. Rødtoppet Fuglekonge
(Regulus ignicapilla)

5. Vindrossel
(Turdus iliacus)

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