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The Seine estuary nature reserve

The Seine Estuary nature reserve is located near Le Havre and Honfleur in Normandy.

The Seine Estuary nature reserve, located in Normandy near Le Havre, is an emblematic biodiversity conservation site. Created in 1997, it covers more than 8,000 hectares, encompassing a variety of landscapes including marshes, mudflats and wet meadows. This mix of habitats makes it an area of international importance for birdlife, attracting many species of migratory birds, including some rare and threatened species.

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Duration: 2 h.
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The Seine estuary

The Seine nature reserve is located between the port of Le Havre and the Pont de Normandie.
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Development of the nature reserve

The area is, of course, very wet. A wooden footbridge leads into the nature reserve.
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The Seine estuary nature reserve

The banks of the Seine cannot be accessed from the nature reserve. It is located a few hundred metres away, but access is prohibited.
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The Pont de Normandie

The nature reserve is located between the motorway, the Pont de Normandie and the infrastructure of the port of Le Havre.
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The reeds

Guided tours to discover the flora and fauna are organised by the Maison de l'Estuaire during the summer. This is the best option, otherwise the visit to the reserve is very uninteresting.
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The car park

There are 2 car parks from which paths wind through the nature reserve.
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The port of Le Havre

The cranes of the port of Le Havre can be seen in the distance.
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The path

In fact the visit in the middle of the reserve is quite short, you can't go very far. Think of boots during the bad season.
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The observation posts

The path is blocked by these ‘magnificent’ observation posts that obstruct the passage. You'll have to make do with looking at the reserve through ruts.
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Don't go past

The walk stops after a few hundred metres. The place is interesting for photographers who want to take pictures of the many birds present on the site. The explanatory panels
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The explanatory panels

There are a few explanatory panels along the path.
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Other walks

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Le Havre - Honfleur by bike

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Walk on the heights of Honfleur

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Visit of the old Honfleur, the Vieux Bassin, the Lieutenance

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A walk in Le Havre
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