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Le Louroux

Centre  >  France

Lake of 52 hectares with a rich flora and fauna. More than 150 species of birds have been seen. Good place to observe water birds, waders and migratory birds.

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Most recent update 31 October 2020

Description

Etang du Louroux is located upstream of the village of Louroux and 15 minutes from Loches. The lake covers an area of 52 hectares and is rich in birds. You can see more than 150 species of birds here. A 5,5 km circular trail makes it easy to explore the area. It is a quiet site with a very beautiful bird observatory. Present all year round are Little Grebe Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Mallard, Eurasian Coot, Black-headed Gull. Other birds you can see here are Greylag Goose, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Tufted Duck, Northern Lapwing, European Golden Plover and Mediterranean Gull.

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Français: Situé en amont du bourg du Louroux et à 15 mn de Loches, l’étang des roseaux, particulièrement poissonneux, s’étend sur une surface de 52 hectares. Ce patrimoine naturel dont la faune et la flore sont préservées, est valorisé par un observatoire ornithologique d’où l’on peut apercevoir environ 150 espèces d’oiseaux et par un sentier d’interprétation. Site calme ,très bel observatoire. Présent toute l'année sont Little Grebe Great Crested Grebe, Mute Swan, Mallard, Eurasian Coot, Black-headed Gull. Les autres oiseaux que vous pouvez voir ici sont Greylag Goose, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Tufted Duck, Northern Lapwing, European Golden Plover et Mediterranean Gull.

Details

Access

You can park at the lake. Click on the P in the map to get directions. From the parking it's a 750 meter walk to the observatory. You can also make a 5,5 km circular walk around the Louroux pond to explore the wetland. Along the way you will pass the observatory. The circular walk is shown on the map below.

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Français: Vous pouvez vous garer au bord du lac. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions. Depuis le parking, c'est à 750 mètres à pied de l'observatoire. Vous pouvez également faire une promenade circulaire de 5,5 km autour de l'étang de Louroux pour découvrir la zone humide. En chemin, vous passerez devant l'observatoire. Le parcours circulaire est indiqué sur la carte ci-dessous.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Plain , Mud flats , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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