Réserve Naturelle du Marais d'Orx

Open until 31 December 2024

LABENNE

Interest: Protected natural area. Main ornithological site.
The marsh was dried out for agricultural purposes under Napoleon the IIIrd mandate. This old polder is surrounded by canals. It is now a privileged halt for migrating birds wanting to rest and feed. The Marsh of Orx welcomes a great diversity of birds. It is a vast and well known protected area. Open all year long for a free visit: Activities, guided tour (by appointment), bird watching…


  • Protection type: Estate of the Coastal Conservatory, Natura 2000, Nature reserve, ZNIEFF
  • Type: Lakes, ponds, water bodies, marshland, springs
  • Groups accepted

About

Categories

  • Groupes

Spoken languages

  • English

Chains and labels

  • Qualité Tourisme

Opening times

All year

Means of payment

  • Payment cards
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Cash

Facilities

  • Animals not allowed

Equipment

  • Bus parking

Situation

Access

  • Road (national / local) 1005 Route du Marais (Distance: 0 km)

Location:shores of a lake

Visit

  • Information panel languages: French, English, Spanish
  • Guided tour

Languages tour

  • French

Single

  • Duration visit: 180 min (average)

Groups

  • Duration visit: 180 min (average)