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Marais Vernier - Observatoire de la Grand Mare

Seine Maritime  >  France

The Grand Mare wildlife reserve is part of the Marais Vernier and managed by the French Office for Biodiversity.

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Most recent update 26 desember 2024
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Description

The Observatoire de la Grand Mare is located in the heart of the Marais Vernier, the largest peat bog in France that covers approximately 4,500 hectares and is renowned for its rich and varied biodiversity. The Marais Vernier is a former meander of the Seine River. The Grand Mare reserve is one of the only natural ponds in the Seine-Normandy basin. It covers 147 hectares, including 40 hectares of water. It is an important migration area for birds, and a great spot for birdwatching. The observation tower offers a great vantage point to admire various bird species such as ducks (Skeiðönd, Rauðhöfðaönd, Urtönd, Grafönd), coots, geese, harriers, grebes, cormorants, and herons.

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Français: L'Office français de la biodiversité est propriétaire de la réserve de chasse et de faune sauvage de la Grand Mare en Normandie. Située au cœur du Marais Vernier, plus grande tourbière de France, la réserve de la Grand’Mare est l’un des seuls étangs naturels du bassin Seine-Normandie. Elle s’étend sur 147 hectares dont 40 ha en eau.

Details

Access

The Marais Vernier is situated in the Eure department, near the Seine River. The Observatoire de la Grande Mare is located in Sainte-Opportune-La-Mare. Parking is available on site. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

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Français: Un parking est disponible sur place. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions vers le parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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