Réserve Naturelle du Marais d'Orx
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)