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Saline de Peyriac-de-Mer

Occitanie, Aude  >  France

A beautiful boardwalk trail leads you through the old saltworks, that are now a protected natural area.

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Most recent update 13 ágúst 2025

Description

This former saltworks, in operation until the late 1970s, is now owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. A boardwalk leads you through this protected natural area. A beautiful walk where you have the chance to spot birds like Háleggur, Brandönd, Hjálmsöngvari, Bjarthegri and Rauðflæmingi.

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Français: Cette ancienne saline, exploitée jusqu'à la fin des années 1970, est de nos jours la propriété du Conservatoire du Littoral. Un chemin de planches permet de découvrir cet espace naturel protégé.

Details

Access

Peyriac-de-Mer is located 15 km south of the city of Narbonne. You can reach the saltworks via the A9 motorway (exit 38 or 39) or via the D6009 and D105. Press P on the map for directions to a parking. From the parking you can choose from several marked walks. The walk shown on the map is approximately 2.5 km.

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Français: Peyriac-de-Mer est situé à 15 km au sud de la ville de Narbonne. Vous pouvez accéder aux salines par l'autoroute A9 (sortie 38 ou 39) ou par la D6009 et la D105. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire vers un parking. Depuis le parking, vous pouvez choisir parmi plusieurs promenades balisées. La promenade indiquée sur la carte fait environ 2,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Sea , Mud flats

Conditions

Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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