Opening hours and admission fees – 2024
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 in one evening
Discover the nature reserve and its different landscapes, understand nature conservation issues and enjoy a moment of relaxation and sharing.
Price: 12€/ad, 8€ for 6-22 years old, free for -6 years old; 12 pers max.
Appointment reception area from 1st April to 15 st August from 8 p.m. and after August 15 appointment at 7 p.m. Reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
The nature reserve visit, to discover the nature reserve, birds and migration, a combination of understanding scientific research (bird ringing) and appreciating the poetry of wild birds : Adults 6 €, Concessions 5€ – 1 hour ; 15 pers.max. Appointment 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 8 €, 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 8 €, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. Bring boots. Appointment reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
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 :
-La Perrotine (17 310 St Pierre d’Oléron) opposite Boyardville on the Ile d’Oléron / GPS coordinates: Lat: 45.9694 – Long: -1.2338 (Parking before the shipyard: Lat: 45.9660 – Long: -1.2405)
-Parking Plage de la Phibie (17 480 Château d’Oléron) / GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,8909 – Long :-1,1966
-Pointe des Doux (17 480 Château-d’Oléron) / GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,9007 – Long :-1,2023
-Fort-Royer (17 310 St Pierre d’Oléron) / GPS coordinates : Lat : 45.959454°- Long : -1.243428°.
Visit bird ringing station, a single date on 6 October to talk to the person in charg eand to understand this monitoring system. Free.
The forgotten treasures of the beach, discovering the seashore and marine biodiversity, Person 5€, free for -6 years old. Appoitment -Fort-Royer (17 310 St Pierre d’Oléron) / GPS coordinates : Lat : 45.959454°- Long : -1.243428°, or La Brande, Parking La Brande, route des huitres (17 550 Dolus d’Oléron, rive gauche du chenal) / GPS coordinates : Lat 45.9067, Long : -1.21584
“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
The “family challenge”, a “Who is it?” adapted as an outdoor game and supervised by a facilitator to play as a family and discover the birds of the nature reserve and learn more about their way of life. Observe, describe and reveal the name of the bird. 45 minutes /session, 8€/family (6 pers.max). 2 to 3 families at the same time or group of children. On request. RDV Reception area (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45.9007 – Long: -1.0721
The spring of Bluethroat, discover the bluethroat and the other spring birds, Adults 8 €, Concessions 5€ – 3 hours. 15pers.max. Bring boots. Appointment Ferme des Tannes (17 780 Moëze), . GPS coordinates : Lat : 45,8864 – Long :-1,0788
Common Curlew exploit, as part of Curlew Day and the 50th anniversary of protected areas in Charente-Maritime, 1,5 hours, Person 5€, free for -6 years old. 20 pers.max. Appoitment Reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721
The twilight walk, discover the nature reserve, 1,5 hours.Person 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°
L’Île Madame à deux voix, guides from the LPO and the Port-des-Barques ecomuseum will take you on a journey of discovery between nature and culture on the “Île Madame” peninsula. 4 km, 2h30 to 3h, 12€/pers. 5€/reduced from 6 years old and single price 5€ for the European Heritage Days. 35 people max. Appointment Parking de la passe-aux-bœufs-Port-des-Barques-GPS coordinates: Lat: 45.949136°- Long: -1.095426°.
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.
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. 15 € (artist’s share 12€), 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, members of the LPO.
Methods of payment accepted: cheques and cash
Group charges
Full day: 511€
For up to 20 people, according to individual circumstances.
Nature Center opening hours– 2024
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.
- July and August 2024 open every day (except Saturdays), from 2.30pm till 6.pm.
- From 1 st September to 7 st November 2021: open from 2.30pm till 5.pm every day (except Saturdays).
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).
