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Marais d'Olives

Gironde  >  France

A small restored wetland with an educational trail and 2 observatories.

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Most recent update 14 január 2026
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Description

Marais d'Olives is a young wetland, restored after decades of intensive agriculture. Bordeaux Métropole bought the land in 2016 and began re‑establishing a functional marsh: reopening water circulation and allowing spontaneous vegetation to return. The site covers about 86 hectares. A short 1.5 km educational trail, a birdwatching hide, and a viewpoint let visitors follow the slow transformation of the landscape. Marais d’Olives is part of the larger Parc des Jalles, a 6,000‑hectare mosaic of rivers, wet meadows, farmland, and natural zones. Bird you can observe include Kékbegy, Barna rétihéja, Kékes rétihéja, Kis kócsag, Nagy kócsag, Csörgo réce, Bütykös hattyú, Bíbic, kuhi and many others.

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Français: Une petite boucle avec un Sentier pédagogique et 2 Observatoires. Kékbegy, Barna rétihéja, Kékes rétihéja, Kis kócsag, Nagy kócsag, Csörgo réce, Bütykös hattyú, Bíbic, kuhi, et beaucoup d'autres espèces.

Details

Access

Marais d’Olives is located in Parempuyre (northwest of Bordeaux). There is a small parking lot at the entrance. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. Access by bus: numbers 76 and 22 to Montoya bus stop (1). The circular walk is about 1,5 km.

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Français: Le Marais d’Olives se situe à Parempuyre (au nord-ouest de Bordeaux). Petit parking a l'entrée. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir l’itinéraire. Accès par bus: n°76 et n°22 arrêt Montoya (1). La boucle de promenade fait environ 1,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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