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Étang de Vic

Hérault  >  France

The lake of Vic and the wetland bordering the wastewater treatment plant are known for their great diversity of birds.

Added* by Clément
Most recent update 11 февраля 2026

Description

Étang de Vic is a lagoon located on the Mediterranean coast and part of a larger network of shallow saltwater lagoons along the Mediterranean shoreline. This part of the lake with wetland bordering the wastewater treatment plant offers favorable nesting spots and stopover sites for many birds. Among the birds you can expect are Пеганка, Розовый фламинго, Шилоклювка, Ходулочник, Водяной пастушок, Тростниковая овсянка, Малая белая цапля, Морской голубок, Белощекая крачка and many more.

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Français: L'étang de Vic et la zone humide qui borde la station d'épuration sont des endroits reconnus pour leurs grande diversité d'oiseau. Les zones humides et l'étang de Vic sont des lieux favorables à la nidifications et la halte de nombreux oiseaux.

Details

Access

Étang de Vic is located on the Mediterranean coast in the Languedoc, near the town of Mireval. To get there, go to the wastewater treatment plant and continue to the parking lot. There is a height barrier to prevent vehicles such as camper vans/motorhomes from parking. Press P on the map for directions tot the parking lot. Public transport: the Vic-Mireval train station is within walking distance.

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Français: Pour s'y rendre, allez à la station d'épuration et continuez jusqu'au parking. Il existe une barrière de hauteur pour empêcher les véhicules types camping car/van de stationner. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir l'itinéraire vers le parking. Transports publics : la gare de Vic-Mireval est accessible à pied.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Pond , Reedbeds , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn , Spring , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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