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Forêt Domaniale de la Coubre

Charente Maritime  >  France

This coastal pine forest, covering an area of 7,916 hectares, is one of the largest forests in the region.

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Most recent update 20 december 2024
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Description

Forêt Domaniale de la Coubre is a large forest with pine trees, holm oaks, locust trees and open areas with broom/whin scrubs. The open and clear-cut areas are particularly interesting from an ornithological point of view. They are home to the rare Bujkáló poszáta, Erdei pacsirta and Lappantyú. Erdei pityer and Kakukk can be observed on the edges of the open areas in spring. Búbos cinege and Bonelli-füzike are also a regional peculiarity and are rarely found anywhere else in the department.

In early summer, with a bit of luck, you can also hear Füleskuvik calling. Kígyászölyv can sometimes be observed flying overhead. There are rare reports in late summer and fall of Pettyes vízicsibe at the extinguishing ponds that exist in the forest. With a bit of luck, you may also come across red deer. There is a good trail network in the forest with several hiking routes that are color-coded, so it's best to find a route that suits you.

Details

Access

Forêt Domaniale de la Coubre is accessible from nearby towns such as Royan, La Tremblade, and Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. The D25 road runs through the forest, as does cycle path number 4. There are several parking spots along the D25. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. There are many trails to explore the forest.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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