Réserve naturelle nationale du Courant d'Huchet
Réserve naturelle nationale du Courant d'Huchet, National nature reserve in Léon, France
The Courant d'Huchet reserve spreads across 618 hectares, connecting Lake Leon to the Atlantic Ocean through marshlands, peat bogs, and dune systems.
The French government established the Courant d'Huchet Natural Reserve on September 29, 1981, under Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy's administration.
Local guides lead visitors through the reserve in galupes, traditional flat-bottom boats, sharing knowledge about the native flora and fauna.
Guided water tours operate from late April to October, requiring advance reservations, while the visitor center provides year-round educational exhibits.
The reserve maintains an unstabilized river mouth, allowing natural water flow patterns between Lake Leon and the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Léon
Location: Moliets-et-Maa
Location: Vielle-Saint-Girons
Inception: September 29, 1981
Founders: Pierre Mauroy II cabinet
Address: 374 Rue des Berges du Lac, 40550 Léon, France 40550 Léon
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-17:00
Phone: +33558487391
Website: http://reservenaturelle-couranthuchet.org
GPS coordinates: 43.88610,-1.34713
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
The Landes region features natural parks, medieval churches, castles, and coastal areas. The territory includes pine forests, lakes, and nature reserves with diverse flora and fauna. The historical buildings display Romanesque and Gothic architecture from different centuries.
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