Teich ornithological reserve, Bird sanctuary in Le Teich, France.
The Teich Ornithological Reserve extends across 110 hectares of natural landscapes, including wetlands, salt marshes, and woodlands near Arcachon Bay.
The reserve, established in 1972, has documented 318 different bird species and subspecies, with 88 species successfully breeding within its boundaries.
The reserve contributes to environmental education through guided tours, educational panels, and research programs focused on bird populations and their habitats.
Visitors can explore a 6-kilometer circular trail through varied ecosystems, with observation points and shorter routes available for those with reduced mobility.
The reserve manages water levels in different areas to create specific conditions that attract various bird species throughout different seasons.
Location: Le Teich
Inception: 1972
Website: http://reserve-ornithologique-du-teich.com
GPS coordinates: 44.64610,-1.03167
Latest update: May 31, 2025 16:46
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.
The Bassin d'Arcachon covers 155 square kilometers along the French Atlantic coast and offers numerous subjects for photography. The Dune du Pilat rises 110 meters above sea level and forms the tallest sand dune in Europe. Oyster farming villages such as Gujan-Mestras, L'Herbe, and Le Canon display wooden huts on stilts distributed along the shores. The Cap Ferret peninsula separates the basin from the Atlantic and presents long sandy beaches on both sides. The Cap Ferret lighthouse from 1947 reaches a height of 53 meters. The Île aux Oiseaux sits in the center of the basin and hosts two traditional stilt cabins, the Cabanes Tchanquées, which are surrounded by water at high tide. The town of Arcachon displays 19th-century villas in the Ville d'Hiver, a district with over 300 buildings in Belle Époque style. The Domaine de Certes et Graveyron nature reserve includes former salt marshes and fish ponds now inhabited by herons, spoonbills, and other water birds. The beaches of Pereire and Pyla-sur-Mer provide direct views of the basin and nearby pine forests.
Domaine de Certes
4.9 km
Canal de Cazaux à la Teste
6.7 km
Plage de la Hume
6.5 km
Château de Ruat
873 m
Kid Parc
6.4 km
Plage du Bassin de Baignade de Lanton
6.1 km
Golf de Gujan
6.5 km
Max' golf
6.2 km
Plage de Suzette
7 km
Moulin de Larros
3.2 km
Église Saint-Paul d'Audenge
4.2 km
Maison de l'Huître
3.3 km
Église Saint-Gervais de Biganos
3.9 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Gujan-Mestras
3.5 km
Plage Nord de Taussat
8.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Mios
8.7 km
Aqualand Bassin d'Arcachon
6.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette de Cassy
7.8 km
Église Saint-André du Teich
1.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Lanton
5.9 km
Plage de Cassy
7.4 km
Plage d'Audenge
3.5 km
Le rodéo
6.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Mestras
2.6 km
Monument aux morts de la guerre 1914-1918
1.4 km
Delta de la Leyre
2 km
Hôtel de Baleste
8.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Louis de Taussat
8.9 kmReviews
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