Île Corbière, River island in Le Pecq, France
Île Corbière is a tree-covered river island in the Seine near Le Pecq, stretching about 500 meters long and 120 meters at its widest point. A railway viaduct runs across the island as it continues toward the Saint-Germain-en-Laye station.
The island was a recreational destination with beaches and a restaurant in the 1930s before becoming a protected natural site. Its reclassification as a nature reserve in 1938 shifted it from leisure space to ecological refuge.
The island serves as a refuge for birds, particularly those passing through during migration seasons, making it a living part of the Seine's natural ecosystem. Its protected status means the vegetation and wildlife here develop undisturbed, creating habitats that support the region's ornithological diversity.
The island is closed to visitors, and you can only view it from the Seine's riverbanks. The paths along both banks of the river offer good vantage points to see the island and its railway crossing up close.
Information panels on the right bank tell the story of the nearby Canada district and connect the island to local history. These panels help visitors understand the island within the context of its surrounding neighborhood.
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