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Les Dunes des Charmes

Rhône_Alpes, Ain  >  France

Natural site along the river Seille with very old sand dunes shaped by the wind and floods.

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Most recent update 16 Nisan 2025
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Description

Les Dunes des Charmes is an ENS (Espace Naturel Sensible) located in the Saône valley. The dunes constitute one of the most remarkable natural sites in the Ain department with its continental dunes with rare and very specialized species. Birds you can observe in the area include İbibik, Kara ağaçkakan, Küçük ağaçkakan, Ortanca Ağaçkakan and Benekli sinekkapan.

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Français: Site naturel des dunes des Charmes, ENS (Espace Naturel Sensible) de l'Ain. Très anciennes dunes de sables faconnées par le vent et les crues. Situées dans le val de Saône, les dunes des Charmes constituent l’un des sites naturels les plus remarquables du département de l'Ain avec ses dunes continentales aux espèces rares et très spécialisées.

Details

Access

Les Dunes des Charmes are located just north of the village of Charmes on the river Seille. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 3 km.

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Français: Les Dunes des Charmes se situent juste au nord du village de Charmes, sur la Seille. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour accéder au parking. Le circuit pédestre indiqué sur la carte fait environ 3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Desert , Pond , Grassland , River

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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