Étang Du Cousseau

The reserve spans 900 hectares between Lake Hourtin and Lake Lacanau, featuring wetlands, pine forests, ancient dunes, and the Talaris marshes.

The reserve received its protected status in 1976 as part of regional conservation efforts to maintain the natural landscape of the Landes de Gascogne.

Regular guided tours organized by Sepanso educate visitors about local ecosystems and the importance of wetland preservation in the Médoc region.

Access begins at the Marmande parking lot, followed by a 1.5-kilometer walk on marked trails, with bicycles permitted but dogs requiring leashes.

The reserve houses carnivorous Drosera plants and serves as a migration corridor for over 200 bird species, including cranes during winter months.

Location: Lacanau

Inception: 1976

Website: https://www.sepanso.org/nos-missions/la-reserve-naturelle-de-letang-de-cousseau/

Website: https://sepanso.org/nos-missions/la-reserve-naturelle-de-letang-de-cousseau

GPS coordinates: 45.03639,-1.13694

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51