Opening hours and prices
Opening hours and admission fees – 2025
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, 40th anniversary of the nature reserve, to 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, 6 and 29 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.
The great waders of the marsh, waders in the Brouage marshes, emblematic species of wetlands, come and discover them and understand the evolution of populations during two visits to the Moëze-Oléron nature reserve (24 May and 19 September).
Appointment reception office (Saint-Froult) – GPS coordinates: Lat: 45,9007 – Long: -1,0721.
“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
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
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.
Group charges
Full day: 570€
For up to 20 people, according to individual circumstances.
Nature Center opening hours– 2025
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 30 st september 2025 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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