Opening hours and prices
Opening hours and admission fees – 2026
Breakdown of admission fees – Guided discovery tour of the reserve :
Booking required for all discoveries tél : 07.68.24.70.23 or nathalie.bourret[at]lpo.fr
The nature reserve visit, discover the nature reserve, birds and migration, a combination of understanding scientific research (bird ringing) and appreciating the poetry of wild birds : Adults 8 €, Concessions 5€ – 1,5 hour ; 15 pers.max.
Appointment reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
The twilight walk, discover the nature reserve, 1,5 hours.Person 8€, Concessions 5€, free for -6 years old. 20 pers.max.
Appointment Reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721 or Fort-Royer (17 310 St Pierre d’Oléron) / GPS coordinates : Lat : 45.959454°- Long : -1.243428°
Birdwatching time, on the mainland, observation point for waders and shorebirds, on the “route des Tannes”, fixed station, little need to travel. 1.5 km max, 1 hour, single price €5, free for children under 6. 20 people max.
appoitment Ferme des Tannes – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45.8864 – Long: -1.0788.
Visit bird ringing station, 4 October to talk to the person in charg eand to understand this monitoring system. Free.
The birds of the nature reserve on the Oleron side, observation point for coastal shorebirds, presentation of the nature reserve and its habitats, in a posted reception. Free. 4 appoitment :
The spring of Bluethroat, discover the bluethroat and the other spring birds, Adults 10€, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. 15pers.max. Bring boots.
Appointment Ferme des Tannes (17 780 Moëze), . GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,8864 – Long :-1,0788
Brouage, rich in history and nature, guides from LPO and Turism Office talk about Brouage and marshes. Departure from the Royal Door in Brouage. Free.
Herons set the tempo, a nature walk in the heart of the Brouage marshes at the end of the day to discover the atmosphere of a heronry (from a distance),
Appointment surch of La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien Saturday 24 May at 6pm, Free, 1,5 hour, GPS coordinates : Lat 45.79634, Long -0.95932.
Visit the “Heart of the Nature Reserve,” a 3km round-trip walk to discover the changing landscapes of the reclaimed marshes that are reconnecting with the sea. An immersive walk to understand the changes underway.
Adults 10€, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. 15pers.max. Bring boots.
Appointment Ferme des Tannes (17 780 Moëze), . GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,8864 – Long :-1,0788
“Wanted Linné” or “L’envol de Marceline”, discovery in autonomy by a track game with two emblematic species to choose from; kit for hire by families and leisure centres. Last departure 1 hour before the closing of the Visitor Centre. 1h, kit rental 10€ at the reception area, 6 pers.
RDV reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
In the heart of the nature reserve visit nto the heart of the salt marshes, bring the family and discover the biodiversity: Adults 10 €, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. Bring boots.
Appointment Ferme des Tannes (17 780 Moëze), . GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,8864 – Long :-1,0788
Early in the morning, visit the nature reserve, Adults 10 €, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. Bring boots.
Appointment reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
Let’s draw the landscape, guide nature and artist guide will help you to observe the landscape, understand the advance of the sea over the land, and test your drawing techniques.
18 € (artist’s share 13€), be over 8 years old.
Appointment reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
Free for under 6’s.
Concessions: people seeking employment, people with disabilities, students, schoolchildren.
Group charges
Full day: 570€
For up to 20 people, according to individual circumstances.
Nature Center opening hours– 2026
Outside of the times given below, please contact us. During the activities, the reception area may be closed to the general public. Health and Safety is a priority with us. Thank you for your understanding.
From 1 st July to 28 st août 2026 open every day (except Saturdays and free days), from 2.30pm till 6.pm.
Opening times for Footpaths
Sentier des Tannes footpath: open all year round from 7.00 am till 8.00 pm (bicycles and dogs on leads welcomed)
Sentier des Sablières footpath: open all year round from 7.00 am till 8.00 pm (pedestrians only – no dogs allowed)
Sentier des Lais de mer footpath: open all year round from 7.00 am till 8.00 pm (pedestrians only – no dogs permitted)
Sentier des Polders footpath: from 1st September to 31st January from 12.00 noon till 7.00pm and from 1st February to 31st August, from 7.00 am till 8.00 pm (pedestrians only – no dogs permitted).
Sentier de la Citadelle à la pointe des doux footpath: Open all year round(pedestrians only – no dogs allowed).
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