Réserve naturelle nationale du val d'Allier

The Val d'Allier reserve extends across 1,450 hectares along the Allier River, featuring diverse environments with meanders, wetlands, and dry grasslands.

The area received protected status in 1994 after hunting reserves were established in 1977, leading to increased awareness about gravel extraction impacts.

The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about biodiversity through guided tours and informative panels about local species.

The reserve provides twenty access points along its length, with designated paths for walking and specific areas for bird watching activities.

The Allier River within the reserve maintains natural movement patterns, supporting over 600 plant species and 100 nesting bird species.

Location: Allier

Inception: March 25, 1994

GPS coordinates: 46.44110,3.32750

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06