Discover Lac de Barreau in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
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A unique site in Saint-Rémy, in contrast to the dry landscapes of the Alpilles, the Lac de Barreau is an oasis of biodiversity, where plants typical of wetlands are home to atypical species of birds. Among the sixty or so varieties found here, the Little Bittern and Purple Heron are on the red list of endangered species in mainland France.
The Barreau lake is located 4km from the centre of Saint-Rémy de Provence (D5, towards Maillane). Dug out in the 1980s to drain rainwater, the lake has...
The Barreau lake is located 4km from the centre of Saint-Rémy de Provence (D5, towards Maillane). Dug out in the 1980s to drain rainwater, the lake has...
Services
Swimming is forbidden
Pets welcome
In the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles, dogs must be kept on a lead.Rates
No vehicle access.
Restricted access during the summer period (1 June to 30 September).
Restricted access during the summer period (1 June to 30 September).
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
- www.mairie-saintremydeprovence.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Town outskirts
