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La Paracou

Vendée  >  France

The sea, beach and dunes along this relatively unspoilt coastline attract nice birds.

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Most recent update 28 February 2024
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Description

La Paracou is a charming small beach with dunes located close to the town of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Along the coastline you can observe birds such as Eurasian Oystercatcher, Common Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstoneand Little Egret. In the dunes birds as Eurasian Skylark and Grasshopper Warbler. Above sea birds such as Northern Gannet, Great Skua, Balearic Shearwater, Sandwich Tern and Kittiwake. For watching the seabirds you will need a spotting scope because the birds are often at a great distance.

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Français: La Paracou est une petite plage de dunes située à proximité de la ville des Sables-d'Olonne. La mer, la plage et les dunes de ce littoral relativement préservé attirent de nombreux oiseaux.

Details

Access

La Paracou is located on the Atlantic coast northwest of the town of Les Sables-d'Olonne. There are several parkings along the beach. Click on a P in the map for directions.

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Français: La Paracou est située sur la côte atlantique au nord-ouest de la ville des Sables-d'Olonne. Il y a plusieurs parkings le long de la plage. Cliquez sur un P sur la carte pour accéder à un parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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