Marais de Lavours National Nature Reserve
Marais de Lavours National Nature Reserve, National nature reserve near Culoz-Béon, France
This 474-hectare protected area includes marshes, ponds, and wetlands along the Rhône River, providing habitats for numerous water birds and aquatic species.
The reserve emerged from a vast lake formed 15,000 years ago after the melting of the Rhône glacier, resulting in deep peat deposits up to 10 meters.
Since the 12th century, local communities have used these marshlands for livestock farming, with traditional hay harvesting during summer months for vine mulching and cattle bedding.
A 1,200-meter educational boardwalk allows visitors to explore the marsh throughout the year, with access points available from the towns of Culoz and Ceyzérieu.
The reserve maintains its ecosystem through natural grazing management, employing Highland cattle alongside Camargue and Pottok horses since 1987.
Location: Ceyzérieu
Location: Pollieu
Location: Flaxieu
Location: Lavours
Location: Culoz-Béon
Inception: 1984
Website: http://reserve-lavours.com
GPS coordinates: 45.82917,5.76667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
Culoz
1.8 km
Château de Montvéran
2.5 km
Viaduc de Culoz
2.4 km
Maison de Boigne
3 km
Maison Gallet
2.2 km
Église Sainte-Appolonie de Chanaz
3.1 km
Église Saint-André de Ceyzérieu
3.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Béon
2.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Culoz
2.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Lavours
2.2 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Ceyzérieu
3 km
Église de l'Assomption de Vions
3.1 km
Town hall of Ceyzérieu
3.2 km
Town hall of Culoz
2.3 km
War memorial of Culoz
2.4 km
Town hall of Lavours
2.3 km
War memorial of Ceyzérieu
3.2 km
Château de Lavours
2.2 km
Town hall of Béon
3.1 km
War memorial of Béon
3.1 km
War memorial of Lavours
2.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde de Chanaz
3 km
Cemetery cross of Ceyzérieu
3 km
Cemetery cross of Lavours
2.2 km
Cemetery cross of Béon
2.7 km
Passerelle de Chanaz
2.8 km
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
3 km
Cemetery cross of Culoz
3.3 kmReviews
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