Etang de l'Arnel

Coastal Preservation Area, Natura 2000, Ramsar, Important area for the Conservation of Birds

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  • Description

    The ecological interest of the Etang de l'Arnel, which forms part of the greater Languedoc lagoon complex, is recognised by various classifications, the benefits of which relate specifically to protection and management as a Natura 2000 listed site. It has also been classified, in part, as maritime hunting reserve since 1973. The Etang de l'Arnel is the perfect place for bird watching including, specifically, pink flamingos. You can walk or cycle round it (approx. 13 km), passing close to Maguelone Cathedral.

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  • Useful info

    Access

    Accès libre

    Tours

    • Self-guided tours - Permanent (throughout the opening period)

Contact details

34750 VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE
Less than 20 km from Montpellier sea side

  • Phone : +33 4 67 13 88 57

  • salines_de_villeneuve@cenlr.org

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10am - 5pm (Sun.&Bank holidays).

+33 (0)4 67 60 60 60
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