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Citadelle et Point de Vue de Brancion

Bourgogne, Saône-et-Loire  >  France

This medieval town overlooking the Grosne valley is good for observing migratory birds in spring and autumn.

Added* by Alexis Révillon
Most recent update 12 februarie 2024
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Description

Overlooking the Grosne valley, the town of Brancion offers a magnificent panorama which allows you to observe migratory birds in spring and autumn such as Viespar or Gaie roșie. From the car park you can hear Pitulice de munte. The ancient buildings of this site offer many nesting possibilities for birds such as Stăncuță, Drepnea neagră or the Codroș de pădure. Finally, it is not uncommon at dusk to hear or see the Buhă.

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Français: Il s'agit d'une cité médiévale surplombant la vallée de la Grosne. Surplombant la vallée de la Grosne cette cité offre un magnifique de panorama qui permet d'observer les oiseaux migrateurs au printemps et à l'Automne comme la Viespar ou le Gaie roșie. Depuis le parking on peut entendre le Pitulice de munte . L'habitat ancien qui constitu ce site offre beaucoup de possibilités de nidification aux oiseaux comme le Stăncuță , le Drepnea neagră ou encore le Codroș de pădure . Enfin il n'est pas rare au crépuscule d'entendre ou de voir le Buhă.

Details

Access

The Citadelle et Point de Vue de Brancion is accessed on foot via the access road to the medieval city. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot.

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Français: On accède au site à pied par la route d'accès à la cité médiéviale. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour accéder à une place de stationnement.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Valley , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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