Flock of white storks resting in shallow wetlands of the Marais de Bruges National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux, surrounded by aquatic vegetation and a fallen log. — © White Storks at Marais de Bruges

Panoramic view of the Bruges Marshes National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux, featuring shallow wetlands with aquatic vegetation and dense forest in the background. — © Bruges Marshes - Bordeaux Nature Reserve

Sign for the Marais de Bruges National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux, with pasture and cattle grazing in the background beneath a large tree. — © Marais de Bruges Nature Reserve near Bordeaux

Panoramic view of Bruges Marshes near Bordeaux featuring yellow flowering plants in water, green reeds, and a cloudy blue sky — © Bruges Marshes Nature Reserve near Bordeaux

Young terrestrial turtle on a moss-covered rock in the Marais de Bruges National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux. — © Turtle of Marais de Bruges

Introduction Location

Réserve naturelle nationale des Marais de Bruges

In Bruges, on the outskirts of Bordeaux, this 265-hectare area is a relic of the "Grands Marais de Bordeaux-Bruges". The diversity of its biotopes - wet meadows, hedged farmland and ponds - supports a rich fauna and flora (3,500 species). In particular, it is an ideal staging, wintering and nesting area for both migratory and sedentary avifauna. A 2.4 km discovery trail with 3 observatories takes you through part of the reserve.
The site is open every day except Thursdays and Fridays.
To get to the reserve, take streetcar C and get off at the Frankton stop. It's just 1 km south of Blanquefort, along the Avenue fleurie du 11 Novembre (14-minute walk).
Once a month, the SEPANSO association organizes a free guided tour for the public.

Réserve naturelle nationale des Marais de Bruges
Le Baron
33520 BRUGES

Call +33 5 56 57 09 89

Write

Website