Réserve naturelle nationale des marais de Bruges

The reserve spans 265 hectares with three rivers, multiple ponds, and meadows bordered by hedgerows north of Bordeaux metropolitan area.

Created in 1983, this protected area preserves a section of the former Bordeaux-Bruges marshlands that previously covered more than 3,000 hectares.

The reserve maintains ecological diversity through traditional land management methods using Landes Marine cattle and Landes ponies for grazing.

Visitors can explore the reserve through a 2.5-kilometer trail with observation points, open from Saturday to Wednesday between 10:00 and 18:00.

The reserve houses 3,457 plant and animal species, including European minks, pond turtles, and 226 bird species in an urban environment.

Location: Gironde

Inception: February 24, 1983

GPS coordinates: 44.90250,-0.59490

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07