Réserve naturelle nationale d'Arjuzanx, National nature reserve in Morcenx-la-Nouvelle and Rion-des-Landes, France.
The reserve spans 2,205 hectares of diverse landscapes including wetlands, forests, and natural grasslands across three municipalities in the Landes department.
The site received its first protective status as a National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve in 1987 before becoming a National Nature Reserve in September 2022.
The reserve functions as France's primary wintering location for common cranes, with populations reaching up to 30,000 birds during winter months.
Visitors can explore the reserve through walking paths, cycling routes, and horse trails, with online ticket booking available for guided tours.
The reserve integrates rehabilitated landscapes with natural habitats, creating specific conditions for oligotrophic aquatic environments within the Landes de Gascogne.
Location: Morcenx-la-Nouvelle
Location: Rion-des-Landes
Location: Villenave
Inception: September 2, 2022
GPS coordinates: 44.00833,-0.86444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
French national parks feature natural landscapes with mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests. The parks are home to diverse wildlife and plant species. Visitors can hike, watch birds and explore nature. The parks extend from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast.
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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