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Étang du Grand Baronnet

Bourgogne, Saône-et-Loire  >  France

Located in a Natura 2000 zone, this lake is one of the rare bodies of water in the center of Saône-et-Loire.

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Most recent update 22 apríl 2024
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Description

Étang du Grand Baronnet is located in the heart of the Charolais bocage landscape. The large lake is surrounded by meadows. It has a beautiful reed bed which allows you to observe volavka purpurová and bučiačik močiarny in spring. In winter it is possible to observe several species of ducks such as kačica lyžičiarka, and chochlačka vrkočatá. The site is also known to shelter a population of European pond turtle.

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Français: Situé en zone Natura 2000 il s'agit d'un des rares plan d'eau du centre de la Saône-et-Loire. Situé en plein bocage du Charolais ce grand étang est entouré de prairies. Il possède une belle roselière qui permet d'observer au printemps le volavka purpurová ou le bučiačik močiarny en hiver il est possible d'y observer plusieurs espèces d'anatidés comme le kačica lyžičiarka, le chochlačka sivá ou le chochlačka vrkočatá. C'est un site connu pour abriter une population de cistude d'Europe.

Details

Access

Étang du Grand Baronnet is accessed through the village of Martigny-le-Comte, then by going to the hamlet of Grand Baronnet. Click a P on the map to get directions to a parking spot.

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Français: On y accède par le village de Martigny-le-Comte puis en se rendant au hameau du Grand Baronnet. Cliquez sur un P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire vers une place de stationnement.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Agriculture , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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