Marais de Brouage

The Brouage marsh, which has been awarded the Natura 2000 label, is one of France's richest and most emblematic wetlands. Its biodiversity is exceptional. Don't hesitate to discover this marsh on foot or by bike.
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage
Marais de Brouage

Dates & opening times

Open all days from 01/01 to 31/12 (all years)

Descriptif

Covering almost 11,000 hectares spread over a dozen communes, the Brouage marsh in Charente-Maritime is made up of a series of canals running through a mosaic of wet meadows, surrounded by forested hillsides. Near the coast, soil salinity increases, allowing salt meadows to flourish.

A veritable paradise for herons, storks and egrets, as well as some 300 other bird species, the marsh has retained much of its appearance inherited from salt farming, which disappeared for good in the 1950s.



The marshes of Brouage offer many surprises for walkers who want to discover an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Numerous hiking trails allow you to contemplate a variety of ducks, wading birds, birds of prey and swans. The flowering meadows are a delight to the eye. Amphibians and insects play a sometimes surprising concerto. In spring, storks can be seen nesting here, in a natural setting of fluorescent colors dominated by yellow irises, reeds, mustard and sea lavender...

Tracking

Marais de Brouage 2 Rue de l'Hospital17320, Marennes-Hiers-BrouageFrance

Itinerary

Characteristics

Utilities
Themed path
Languages
French
Surroundings
Cycle track/route within 500 m
Village 2 km away
Panoramic view
Additional features
Grand Site of France
Visits
Visit possible
Yes
Services for individual visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Categories
Wetland
Salt marsh
Marked paths
Yes

Charges

Gratuit

Associated content

Citadelle de Brouage
Citadelle de Brouage
Marennes-Hiers-Brouage