Réserve naturelle régionale de la tourbière de la Grande Pile
Réserve naturelle régionale de la tourbière de la Grande Pile, Regional nature reserve in Saint-Germain, France
The Grande Pile peat bog extends across 60 hectares, featuring diverse wetland ecosystems with carnivorous plants, cranberries, and numerous dragonfly species.
Starting in 1866, this site was mined for peat deposits before becoming a natural protected area, receiving regional nature reserve status in July 2016.
The reserve functions as an outdoor laboratory for climate research, containing sediments that document 135,000 years of temperature and vegetation changes in Europe.
A 5-kilometer discovery trail named 'Balade à 1000 temps' starts at Monts Reveaux pond chalet, with educational panels explaining local flora and fauna.
The site contains one of the largest populations of Large White-faced Darter dragonflies in Franche-Comté, recognizable by their specific coloring patterns.
Location: Saint-Germain
Inception: July 1, 2016
GPS coordinates: 47.73361,6.50750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
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Église de l'Assomption de Magnivray
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Église Saint-Hippolyte de La Côte
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Église de l'Assomption de Belmont
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Église Saint-Martin de Quers
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Église Saint-Vaudre de Franchevelle
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Archives municipales de Lure
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Kiosque à musique du parc botanique de l'Abbaye
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Chapelle de Persévérance de Lure
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