La Capelière - Maison de la réserve et du Vaccarès

Name: La Capelière - Maison de la réserve et du Vaccarès
Address: La Capelière - C 134 de Fiélouse, Arles, 13200, FRANCE

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La Capelière - C 134 de Fiélouse, 13200 Arles

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On the edge of the Vaccarès lagoon, La Capelière is the main visitor reception site for the Réserve naturelle nationale de Camargue.

The site features a 110 m2 interactive museographic space, punctuated by multimedia tools and fun manipulations. Outside, a 1.5 km discovery trail, dotted with 4 observatories, offers a discreet view of many typical Camargue species. At La Capelière, Maison de la Réserve et du Vaccarès, you'll also find : - A reception and information area - A store selling naturalist articles and local products - A temporary exhibition room featuring news from the Reserve and the region. - A shaded picnic area - A free parking area The Réserve nationale de Camargue is also the sea wall and the Gachole lighthouse! In the heart of unusual landscapes, where the sea meets the ponds, enjoy 20 km of free access on foot or by bike, from Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to the locality of "la Comtesse". A reception and information point is open at the foot of the lighthouse on weekends, school vacations (all zones) and public holidays. Access conditions : Exhibition based on photos, diagrams, etc. Partially accessible walking route (600 m one way), adapted observatory. Shared WC, transfer to the left. Private parking, reserved space. Accessible for disabled

Welcome to the largest wetland reserve in mainland France! La Capelière is the gateway to a fascinating natural spectacle. A paradise for birds, the Camargue is recognized the world over for its wealth of flora, fauna and landscapes.
The Maison de la Réserve et du Vacarès is managed by the Société Nationale de Protection de la Nature (SNPN). Its vocation is to preserve this wild and unusual environment.
Beyond the museum area, housed in an old Camargue farmhouse, the visit continues outside. A nature trail, an observatory, a picnic area - everything is designed to encourage immersion in this teeming universe.