Tourbière de la Harelle

Seine Maritime > France

Wetland in the Seine valley. 142 species of birds have been recorded, 83 of which nest in the area.

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Most recent update 12 maj 2025

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Description

The peat bogs and ponds of Tourbière de la Harelle extend over more than 188 hectares of natural environments. It is a sensitive natural area and consequently preservation and scientific monitoring actions are carried out in order to inventory the ecological potential. 142 species of birds have been recorded, 83 of which nest in the area. Among the birds you can encounter are Rørspurv, Sivsanger, Græshoppesanger, Sanglærke, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Munk, Havesanger, Hvid Stork, Lærkefalk, Gøg, Cettisanger, Toppet Lappedykker and Vibe. Also 35 species of mammals and 612 species of insects live in the area.

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Français: La Tourbière d’Heurteauville est un site naturel de la vallée de la Seine et est un des sites les plus riches de Normandie en termes de biodiversité. C’est un espace naturel sensible et en conséquence des actions de préservation et de suivi scientifiques sont menés afin d’inventorier le potentiel écologique de ce site majeur.

Plus de 340 plantes dont 10 espèces sont strictement protégées. 35 espèces de mammifères dont 13 espèces de chauve-souris. 33 espèces de mollusques. 142 espèces d’oiseaux, dont 83 nichent sur le site. 612 espèces d’insectes, dont 260 espèces de papillons, 24 espèces d’odonates, 24 espèces d’orthoptères, 148 espèces coléoptères.

Details

Access

Tourbière de la Harelle is located 40 km west of Rouen, near the village of Heurteauville. There is a small free parking. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking. You can also park your bike. Tourbière de la Harelle has free access all year round and 4 km of trails.

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Français: A 40 km de Rouen. Parking gratuit, peu de places. Possibilité de garer son vélo. Visite en libre accès toute l’année. 4 km de sentiers de découverte.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl
(Saxicola rubicola)

2. Sivsanger
(Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)

3. Toppet Lappedykker
(Podiceps cristatus)

4. Cettisanger
(Cettia cetti)

5. Hvid Stork
(Ciconia ciconia)

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