Étang du Louroux, Medieval pond in Le Louroux, France.
Étang du Louroux is an artificial pond in Le Louroux surrounded by reed beds that form a natural habitat. The water body supports diverse bird and fish populations throughout the year.
Priory monks created this pond in the 11th century for fish farming and to power a flour mill. The artificial water body became central to the medieval economy of the surrounding area.
The site, designated as a Sensitive Natural Area by the Indre-et-Loire department, hosts 150 bird species visible from a dedicated observation point.
A walking trail circles the pond and provides access to different viewing points along the water. The path is open to visitors interested in observing local plants and wildlife.
The pond contains protected plant species including water starwort and spearwort that indicate exceptional biological richness. These delicate plants are easily overlooked by casual visitors but reveal the site's ecological importance.
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