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Description
Marais du Grand Hazé is the largest marsh in the Orne department. The wetland area covers approximately 200 hectares and is classified as a Natura 2000 site due to its ecological significance. The marsh is situated in a basin formed by the hydrographic network, where streams used to accumulate, creating a peat-rich soil. Today, the Marais du Grand Hazé still experiences significant winter flooding and maintains a rich biodiversity.
The landscape includes marshes, peat bogs, deciduous forests, ponds and heathlands. It is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The marsh is partly managed by extensive grazing with Camargue horses and Highland cattle. Diversity of bird species throughout the seasons. Sometimes vagrants and rarities do show up. Besides birds you can find many dragonflies.
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Français: Zone de marais situé en Normandie avec un cimat froid l'hiver. Diversité des espèces sur toute les saisons, pas d'oiseaux très rares pour les cocheurs sauf égaré et temporaire.
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Access
Marais du Grand Hazé is located directly west of the town of Briouze. From Paris, take the A13 motorway towards Caen, then follow the A88 towards Falaise. Continue on the D962 towards Briouze. There is parking available at the site. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. By Train: Take a train from Paris to Argentan, then transfer to a local train to Briouze. From Briouze train station it is only a 1 km walk to the Marais du Grand Hazé.
The walking route shown on the map is about 5 km one way. Some parts of the route are elevated wooden walkways.
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Français: Le Marais du Grand Hazé est situé directement à l'ouest de la ville de Briouze. Parking disponible sur place. Appuyez sur un P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire vers un parking.