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Lac de Freycenet

Haute-Loire  >  France

This wetland on the Devès plateau is a protected natural area. More than 140 species of birds have been observed here.

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Most recent update 15 március 2025
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Description

Lac de Freycenet is a 5 hectare lake bordered by reeds and vegetation and surrounded by meadows. The wetland is of great ornithological interest during migrations and in the breeding season. A wooden hide was recently built. Birds you can observe include Halászsas, Barna rétihéja, Kékes rétihéja, Nagy őrgébics, Tövisszúró gébics and Bíbic.

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Français: Cette zone humide sur le plateau du Devès est un Espace Naturel Sensible, plus de 140 espèces d'oiseaux y ont été observés. Un affût en bois a été construit rescement.

Details

Access

Lac de Freycenet is located north of the village of Fontannes and south of the village of Freycenet. You can follow a path that can take you to the lake. You can park in Freycenet or at the entrance to Fontannes.

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Français: Vous pouvez suivre un chemin pouvant vous amener au Lac. Vous pouvez vous garer à Freycenet ou à l'entrée de Fontannes.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plateau , Pond , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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