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Les 7 Lacs

Var  >  France

This natural and protected site of several small lakes along the river Durance is a nice area for birding.

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Most recent update 16 December 2021
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Description

Les 7 Lacs (the 7 lakes) on the river Durance are artificial lakes created during the construction of the hydroelectric dam of Cadarache. The wetland allows the nesting of birds like Purple Heron or wintering birds like Great Cormorant. The place is also an important migration stopover for birds. Sometimes Black Stork is seen during migration. Birds that are most common in the area are Mute Swan, Mallard, Little Egret, Grey Heron and Great Crested Grebe.

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Français: Les sept lacs sur la Durance, sont des lacs artificiels créés lors de la construction du barrage hydro-électrique de Cadarache. Réserve naturelle classé Natura 2000 et située en bordure de la Durance, les 7 lacs forment une zone unique pour la région avec différents "états" de l'eau particulièrement intéressantes pour l'avifaune. Des étendues de galets et marais permettent la nidification de nombreux oiseaux (exemple : le héron pourpre) ou l'hivernage (exemple : le grand cormoran). L'endroit est aussi une importante voie de migration (exemple le plus visible : la cigogne noire).

Details

Access

Easy to access by car. From the parking lot a very easy visit by bike or on foot. Best to avoid the 7 lakes in the summer because of many bathers.

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Français: Facile d'acces ,plusieurs petits lacs (7). En voiture ,Nb parkings visite tres facile en velo ou a pied. Evité l'été nb baigneurs.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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