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A remnant of a prehistoric forest, it covers about 3,435 hectares lowland forest. Almost 80 bird species can be found in the forest.
The Forêt de Chizé is home to 31 species of mammals, 6 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, 78 species of birds and more than 530 species of butterflies.
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Français: Forêt de plaine préservée. Vestige d'une forêt préhistorique, elle s'étend sur environ 3 435 ha et fait partie d'un ensemble plus vaste, le massif Aulnay-Chizé. Identifiée comme zone Natura 2000, la forêt abrite 31 espèces de mammifères, 6 espèces de reptiles, 8 espèces d'amphibiens, 78 espèces d'oiseaux et plus de 530 espèces de papillons !
Located 20 minutes south of Niort (Two-Sevres) on the D1. Via theA10 motorway (Bordeaux/Paris) exit No.33 towards Chizé forest then Beauvoir. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the start of the 8 km walking trail that is shown on the map below.
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Français: Situé à 20 minutes au sud de Niort (Deux-Sèvres) sur la D1. Par l'autoroute A10 (Bordeaux / Paris) sortie n ° 33 direction forêt de Chizé puis Beauvoir. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions vers le départ du sentier pédestre de 8 km qui est indiqué sur la carte ci-dessous.
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