Marais de la Besseye Sensitive Natural Area
Presentation
Located in the villages of Villemoirieu and Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, the Besseye marsh is one of the last large wetlands in East Lyonnais. Thematic path: educational pond, observation pontoons and information boards.
Covering 35 hectares, this remarkable natural area is home to a great diversity of natural environments dominated by reed beds and swamp sawgrass, characteristic of low marshes.
This mosaic of wetlands, alder trees and dry meadows has led to the establishment of plant and animal heritage species.
Numerous amphibians, such as the Palmate newt and Natterjack toad, live in the ponds and flooded areas, and there is a large number of endangered plant species such as Teucrium scordium or the Lesser water-plantain.
This mosaic of wetlands, alder trees and dry meadows has led to the establishment of plant and animal heritage species.
Numerous amphibians, such as the Palmate newt and Natterjack toad, live in the ponds and flooded areas, and there is a large number of endangered plant species such as Teucrium scordium or the Lesser water-plantain.
Période(s) d'ouvertureAll year round.
Themes
- classifications :
- Espaces Naturels Sensibles
- Water :
- Wetland
- Cultural leisure facilities :
- Themed path
Useful Information
- Futher informations :
- marked footpaths
- Individual tour services :
- Guided individual tours on request
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Group tour services :
- Guided group tours on request
- Visit :
- Tour free of charge
- Educational visits
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Contact
Marais de la Besseye Sensitive Natural Area
38460
Villemoirieu
Phone : +33 4 74 90 72 76
- Spoken language(s) :
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Espace Naturel Sensible du Marais de la Besseye
38460
Villemoirieu
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.729553
Longitude : 5.223512
Near the medieval city of Crémieu.
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- Environnements :
- In the country