Flock of white storks feeding in the flooded marshes of the National Nature Reserve of Marais de Bruges near Bordeaux, with a dead tree trunk visible. — © White Storks at Marais de Bruges

Panoramic view of the Bruges Marshes National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux, featuring shallow water bodies, aquatic vegetation, reeds, and leafy trees in the background. — © Bruges Marshes - Bordeaux Natural Reserve

National Nature Reserve sign for Marais de Bruges near Bordeaux, with horses grazing in a lush green pasture beneath leafy trees — © Marais de Bruges Nature Reserve in Bordeaux

Panoramic view of the Marais de Bruges National Nature Reserve near Bordeaux, featuring floating yellow flowers, reeds, and trees against a cloudy sky. — © Marais de Bruges - Natural Reserve near Bordeaux

Young terrestrial turtle on green moss in the Marais de Bruges National Nature Reserve in Bordeaux — © Juvenile Turtle at Marais de Bruges

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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

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