10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Hauts-de-France That You Shouldn't Miss

January 14, 2022 Diedre Savory

Hauts-de-France is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. The new region came into existence on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.
Restaurants in Hauts-de-France

1. Reserve Naturelle du Heron

Chemin de la Ferme Lenglet, 596550 Villeneuve d'Ascq, Lille France http://www.reserves-naturelles.org/le-heron
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Reserve Naturelle du Heron

2. La Hottee du Diable

Route de Coincy, 02130 Fere-en-Tardenois France
Excellent
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

La Hottee du Diable

3. Rando-Nature en Somme

Quai Perree, 80230, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme France +33 3 22 26 92 30 [email protected] http://www.randonature-baiedesomme.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 316 reviews

Rando-Nature en Somme

From 7 to 77 years, come to discover Somme Bay with the association Hike - nature as a matter of fact, by making a Crossing of the Somme Bay, by observing the colony(summer camp) of seal. We guide shall make you discover the fauna, the flora and all the human activitées present in Somme Bay.

Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null

Crossing the Somme bay with a naturalist guide, explaining all you want to know about birds, common and grey seals, fauna, flora and landscape, is a fantastic experience. Don not forget to use boots to cross the Somme bay. It's muddy... Furthermore, you have to keep in mind that crossing the Somme bay alone is very dangerous, as you can get trapped quickly by incoming tide and be stuck in the mud.

4. Parc du Marquenterre

25 B Chemin des Garennes, 80120 Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont France +33 3 22 25 68 99 [email protected] http://www.parcdumarquenterre.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,239 reviews

Parc du Marquenterre

Reviewed By Andy-S60 - London, United Kingdom

A fantastic few fours at this park walking the trails and stopping at the numerous hides to watch the birds, waterfowl and various animals. We're not bird watchers, but found it fascinating observing them going about their daily business! several walking trails, all clearly marked out and mostly flat and easy. We did the longest one, the red trail at 6km which took about 2.5 hours because we stopped at all 13 hides to use our binoculars (you can rent them here...) and to take photos. There's a café, more of a restaurant really, a shop, toilets, large picnic areas and plenty of parking. Admittance was around 10 euros each which we thought very good value. A great half day out!

5. Le Potager des Princes

17 rue de la Faisanderie, 60500 Chantilly City, Chantilly France +33 3 44 57 39 66 [email protected] http://www.potagerdesprinces.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Le Potager des Princes

Have a nice time with your family, in a historic park turned into a symphony of gardens. With major work , this listed park " Outstanding Garden " found his soul. As the 17th and 18th centuries , you will discover waterfalls and fountains, a flower garden , an exotic garden , orchards, topiaries ... In 2013, Yves and Annabel Bienaime create a real zoo : Throughout the walk , discover a conservatory backyard breeds ( rabbits, sheep, chickens, goats , pony, donkey, miniature horse , ...). You will assist with your children in activities: running rabbits, hens race and orchestra , the work of a dog). Big or small, simple walkers , keen on botany, gardening enthusiasts , painter or theater , you will necessarily seduced by Le Potager des Princes - Animal Park and Anime !

6. La Z'Ane Attitude

Chemin de la Bauderie, 59236 Frelinghien France +33 6 80 10 58 26 [email protected] http://www.lazaneattitude.com
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

La Z'Ane Attitude

7. Grange Nature

Rue du Romelaere, 62500 Clairmarais France +33 3 21 38 52 95 [email protected] http://www.eden62.fr
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Grange Nature

Reviewed By Cambridge77 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

La Grange Nature is a center to raise awareness and education about nature. There is ample parking. It is is next to a ‘Reserve Naturelle des Étangs de Romelaere’, with walks amongst marshes with ponds and rivers/canals. In July it was full of vegetation and lots of wildlife. The walks are easy as they are on wood boards. There is large hut to observe: cormorans, grebes, aigrettes, ducks, with drawings and names of birds. This reserve also has bitterns! (although we could not see one then). There is a river to cross on a ferry that one pulls across the river by a chain. It is reasonably easy to do for an adult or teenager. Lots of explanations on the environment. There are several circuits, from 1.2 to 4 km, some of which accessible for all. Nice place to spend time at.

8. Les Beaux Monts

route des Beaux Monts, 60200 Compiegne City, Compiegne France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Les Beaux Monts

9. Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand

Rue du Large, Bray-Dunes France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand

Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom

A work colleague had to manually ‘force’ me to come here, prior to a work meeting ‘so as to exorcise a bad experience with a French lady’, last year. Fair play to him - it worked. A pleasant early morning jog/run along the beach which is unspoiled and has a natural essence to it. Very cold, but, of course the air is ‘sea fresh’. Parking is good and in close proximity. Well worth a visit, tbh.

10. Reserve Naturelle Du Platier D'Oye

Route Des Dunes, 62215 Oye-Plage France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Reserve Naturelle Du Platier D'Oye

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