The City of Birds, Natural area and lake in Les Landes-Genusson, France
The City of Birds features protected wetlands and lakes spanning across hectares of land, providing observation points for waterfowl and migratory species.
The site developed into a conservation area following regional initiatives to protect local bird populations and their natural habitats in western France.
Local environmental education programs engage visitors through guided tours, explaining the diverse bird species and their roles in the regional ecosystem.
Multiple walking trails and observation platforms allow visitors to view birds throughout different seasons, with specific areas designated for photographers.
The natural reserve maintains dedicated zones for nesting birds, creating specific conditions that support the reproduction of multiple water bird species.
Location: Les Landes-Genusson
Address: 14 Les Boucheries, 85130 Les Landes-Genusson, France 85130 Les Landes-Genusson
Opening Hours: Wednesday 14:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33251676060
Website: https://sitesnaturels.vendee.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.96234,-1.14412
Latest update: September 19, 2025 22:21
List of natural, cultural, and historical sites in Vendée, including the Noirmoutier and Yeu islands, Puy du Fou, medieval castles, marshes, museums, beaches, and nature reserves. The department offers a variety of heritage between the Atlantic coast, farmland, and marshlands, with historical monuments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times.
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Mont des Alouettes
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Château de l'Echasserie
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Moulins du mont des Alouettes
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Ancienne église Saint-Christophe de Mesnard-la-Barotière
11.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
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Église Sainte-Radegonde de La Bruffière
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Église Saint-Jean de Tiffauges
6.1 km
Église Saint-Christophe de Mesnard-la-Barotière
11.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-des-Tilleuls
1.7 km
Church of Sacré-Cœur de Bazoges-en-Paillers
6.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Chavagnes-en-Paillers
11.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de La Boissière-de-Montaigu
3.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Treize-Septiers
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Église Saint-Maixent de La Verrie
11.3 km
Église Sainte-Radegonde-et-Saint-Sébastien de Boussay
9.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de La Guyonnière
8 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption des Landes-Genusson
1.9 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montaigu
12.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de Torfou
8.6 km
Église Saint-Symphorien de Saint-Symphorien
3.1 km
Église Saint-Aubin de Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux
8.3 km
Chapelle du Meslay
10.1 km
Logis de la Roche-Thévenin
9.5 km
Église Notre-Dame du Longeron
8.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de La Gaubretière
6.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu
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Colonne de Torfou
8.7 kmReviews
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