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1 The Brenne parc naturel régional in the centre of France is a naturalist’s paradise. Well known for having many lakes and rare aquatic animals and plants; it also has many other interesting habitats and corresponding species. In a calm, quite, friendly countryside a naturalist can take their time and discover a multitude of species, both common and rare, many of southern European distribution. Where to watch birds (and other wildlife) in the Brenne Parc naturel regional - France 8 ! A Y O 2

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The Brenne parc naturel régional in the centre of France is a naturalist’s paradise. Well known for having many lakes and rare aquatic animals and plants; it also has many other interesting habitats and corresponding species.In a calm, quite, friendly countryside a naturalist can take their time and discover a multitude of species, both common and rare, many of southern European distribution.

Where to watch birds (and other wildlife)

in the Brenne Parc naturel regional - France

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Please, during your visit, remain on public

roads, trails or paths. Thank you!

BIRDS

1a - Chérine national nature reserve& Beauregard interpretation trail

1b - Purais reserve

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Little Bittern (s), Purple Heron (s), Black-necked Grebe (s), Whiskered Tern (s), Black-winged Stilt (s), Savi’s and Bonelli’s Warblers (s)…Other species: European pond Tortoise (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

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Étang Benoît

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The Chérine national nature reserve

The Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre

Beauregard lakeinterpretation trail

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Where to sleep near Mézières-en-Brenne (English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast accomodations are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

1 Hotel – restaurant“le Bœuf couronné”

Mézières-en-BrenneTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 04 39www.restaurant-boeufcouronne.com8 rooms.

2 Bed and breakfast “La Cistude”

Mézières-en-BrenneTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 16 03www.randonnee-nature-brenne.com1 room.

3 Bed and Breakfast “Les Cyclamens”

St-Michel-en-Brenne Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 03 06www.lescyclamens.fr3 rooms.

4 Bed ans breakfast

“Brenne & Berry”

Lingé Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 39 26 53www.brenneberry.com5 rooms.

5 Cottage “des Vigneaux”

Mézières-en-Brenne Tel . 00 33 (0)2 54 38 10 03 www.gites-de-france.com5 people.

6 Camp site “La Caillauderie”

Mézières-en-BrenneTél. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 12 24www.tourisme-mezieres-en-brenne.fr

1a - Chérine national nature reserve& Beauregard interpretation trail

Within its more than 370 hectares the reserve has most of the habitat types, and thus species to be found in Brenne. Thanks to the protection they are afforded and the re-serve’s management many rare species of plants and ani-mals thrive within its limits. These are often easily obser-ved thanks to the provision of several well sited hides and various strategic access points for the public.

One of the best walks in the Brenne (Plus belles balades du Parc) “Voyage entre les étangs et le canal des 5 bondes”, (the 17 km walk takes about 5 hours to complete). Follow the green mar-kers from the auberge de la Gabrière car park (off the map).For more information “Brenne nature” in English.

Wildlife information

Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce, Mézières-en-Brenne 02 54 38 12 24www.tourisme-mezieres-en-brenne.fr

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

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BIRDS

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Black Kite (s), Night Heron (s), Squaco Heron (s), Little, Great White and Cattle Egrets (r), Black-winged Stilt (s), Red-backed Shrike (s).Other species: European pond Tortoise (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

2 - Terres et étangs de Brenne Massé-Foucault nature reserve

Please, during your visit, remain on public

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Étang Pouquer

Étang Capitaine

Étangdu Ralé

ÉtangBuret

Étang Pèchevreau

Étang de BignotoiÉtang desÉpinettes

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Mézières-en-Brenne

Rosnay Legend Limite of protected area Footpath Place to leave your car Lake Forest Public hide

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In the centre of Brenne, this area with its many lakes usually provides for good bird watching. It is one of the best areas for fi nding Night heron. The reserve has three hides open to the public. The many public paths in the area can be good for wild fl owers and butterfl ies.For more information “Brenne nature” in English.

One of the best walks in the Brenne (Plus belles balades du Parc) “Rencontre avec les paysages de Brenne”, (the 11 km walk takes about 3 hours to complete). Follow the yellow markers from the Blizon car park.

Where to sleep nearRosnay (north) (English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast accommodations are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

7 Bed and Breakfastand Cottage“Domaine de la Crapaudine”

RosnayTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 77 12www.domaine-de-la-crapaudine.fr4 rooms (bed and breakfast) and 6 people (cottage).

8 Bed and Beakfast“le Maupas”

RosnayTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 82 84 www.maisondumaupas.com 2 rooms.

9 Cottage

“La Lézarderie”Rosnay Tel. 00 33 (0)9 71 53 58 20www.gites-de-france.com8 people.

10 Cottage

“Les étangs Chats”MignéTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 17 67www.berryprovince.com4 people.

11 Camp site

“les Millots”RosnayTél. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 80 1732 emplacements.

2 - Terres et étangs de Brenne Massé-Foucault nature reserve

Wildlife information

Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce, Mézières-en-Brenne 02 54 38 12 24 - www.tourisme-mezieres-en-brenne.fr

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

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BIRDS, ORHIDS AND BUTTERFLIES

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Bittern (r), Cirl Bunting (r).Orchids: Brenne Orchid, Marsh Helleborine and other orchids (s).Butterfl ies: Chequered Skipper (s), Dryad (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Honey Buzzard (s), Black Woodpecker (r), Middle Spotted Woodpecker (r), Short-toed Treecreeper (r), Wood and Bonelli’s Warblers ((r).Orchids: Common Spotted and Bee OrchidsButterfl ies: Chequered and Large Chequered Skippers, Duke of Burgandy, Heath Fritillary, Woodland Brown, both Purple Emperors

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

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4 - Lancosme forest

Please, during your visit, remain on public roads, trails or paths. Thank you!

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Less lakes and much more woodland, this area can be very interesting for many rare species; it provides a contrast to the rest of the Brenne and has several species that aren’t found elsewhere. On very hot days it is also a way of avoiding the sun.

One of the best walks in the Brenne (Plus belles balades du Parc) “Luxurience marécageuse”, (the 3.5 km walk takes about 2 hours to complete). Follow the blue markers from the car park located on the map.

For more information “Brenne nature” in English.

3 & 4 The étang Vieux & Lancosme forest

Where to sleep nearVendoeuvres (English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

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Holiday villageand camp site“Bellebouche”

Mézières-en-Brenne Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 28 28www.village-vacances-bellebouche.com32 cottages with 2 ou 3 bedrooms.

13 Cottage“l’Hermitage”

Vendœuvres http://www.gite-hermitage.blogpost.com 8 people.

14 Cottage“Château Robert”

Vendœuvres Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 32 48www.domaine-de-lancosme.fr8 people.

15Bed and breakfast

and cottage “Le Moulinde Baratte”

Méobecq Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 37 07www.blogdebaratte.com1 room (b&b) and 4 people (cottage).

30Bed and breakfast

and cottage “Gîte de laPresle”

Mézières-en-Brenne Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 38 12 36www.gites-de-france.com2 rooms (b&b) and 2 people.

Wildlife informationBrenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce, Mézières-en-Brenne 02 54 38 12 [email protected]

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

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5 - Les communaux de Rosnay

6 - The Riaux lakes

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Whiskered Tern (s), Black-necked Grebe (s), Red-crested Pochard (r), Purple Heron (s), Little Bittern (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

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Legend Access path Most interesting area Place to leave your car Lake Forest

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Please, during your visit, remain on public roads, trails or paths. Thank you!

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To be seen in the areaBirds*: Honey Buzzard (s), Quail (s), Woodlark (r), Melodious Warbler (s), Red-backed Shrike (s).Orchids: Tongue (s), Loose-fl owered (s), Greater and Lesser Butterfl y (s).Butterfl ies: many

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

BIRDS, ORHIDS AND BUTTERFLIES

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Les communaux de Rosnay (Rosnay common) is a major site for both Tongue and Loose-fl owered orchids with many tens of thousands of the fi rst in fl ower in early June. It is also good for various bird and butterfl y species. Management of the site includes cattle grazing in late spring and summer; please don’t disturb the animals if present.The Riaux lakes provide a good alternative to birding in central Brenne. Many rare species can be seen in an area much less frequented by the public.

For more information “Brenne nature” in English.

Where to sleep nearRosnay and Ciron(English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

16 Cottages “Les Clous”

RuffecTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 21 24www.gites-de-france.com4 people.

17 Cottage and bed

and breakfast “Château du Pin”

DouadicTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 40 55www.chateaudupin.fr2 people and 2 rooms.

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Bed and Beakfast“le Maupas”

RosnayTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 82 84 www.maisondumaupas.com 2 rooms.

10 Camp site “les Millots”

RosnayTél. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 80 17

7 Bed and Breakfastand Cottage“Domaine de la Crapaudine”

RosnayTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 77 12www.lacrapaudine.fr.st3 rooms (bed and breakfast) and 6 people (cottage).

Wildlife information

Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce, Le Blancwww.tourisme-leblanc.fr

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

5 & 6 - Les communaux de Rosnay & the Riaux lakes

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To be seen in the areaBirds*: Melodious and Bonelli’s Warblers (s),Orchids: Pyramidal and Müller’s Orchids and White Helleborine (s),Butterfl ies and other insects: Large Chequered Skipper (s), Adonis Blue (s), Woodland Grayling (s), both Swallowtails (s), Weaver’s Fritillary (s), Ascalaphe (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

7 - The Suin valley

ORHIDS AND INSECTS

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This limestone area is particularly well know for its or-chids; many of the species on the calcareous land here aren’t found on the clay soils of central Brenne. The same goes for butterfl ies but there are no bird species here that can’t be found elsewhere in Brenne.

One of the best walks in the Brenne (Plus belles balades du Parc) “Au pays des pyramides”, (the 4.5 km walk takes about 1h30 to complete). Follow the blue markers from the car park.

7 - The Suin valley

Where to sleep nearPouligny-Saint-Pierre (English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast accomodationt are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

18 Cottage “Ferme

de Fonterland”Tournon-Saint-Martin Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 28 70 66www.fonterland.fr2 people.

19 Bed and Breakfast “Le Fresne”

Douadic Tel. 00 33 (0)6 83 53 44 91 www.lavirevolte-36.com2 room.

20 Cottage “Ferme de La Charité”

Touron-Saint-MartinTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 52 77 www.fermedelacharite.com6 people.

21 Cottages “Ecogîtes

Les Saules”Pouligny-Saint-PierreTel. 00 33 (0)6 85 31 37 34www.ecogite-accueilvelo.fr6 and 8 people.

22 Camping “Les Grandes Iles”

Tournon-Saint-Martin Tel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 50 60www.tournonstmartin.fr

23 Bed and breakfast“Ferme de Jappeloup”

Tournon-Saint-MartinTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 28 05 51www.gites-de-france.com

Wildlife information

Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce of le Blancwww.tourisme-leblanc.fr

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

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8 - The Anglin valley

9 – Bois des Roches nature reserve

ORCHIDS AND BUTERFLIES

To be seen in the areaBirds*: Bonelli’s Warbler (s)Orchids: many orchids such as Monkey (s), Violet Limodore (s), Red Helleborine (s), Burnt-tip and Fly (s).

*(w) Winter, (s) Spring and summer, (r) Resident, (m) Migrant.

To be seen in the areaButterfl ies: Ilex hairstreak, Clouded yellow, Weaver’s Fritillary.

Please, during your visit, remain on public

roads, trails or paths. Thank you!

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8 & 9 - The Anglin valleyBois des Roches reserve

Where to sleep aroundLurais (English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

24 Bed and Breakfast “Roc de Beauchapeau”

MérignyTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 38 98www.rocdebeauchapeau.fr 4 rooms.

25 Cottages “La Grange Neuve”

LuraisTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 28 50 39 http://gobled.pagesperso-orange.fr4 and 6 people.

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“Fournioux”Luraishttp://fournioux.pagesperso-orange.fr4 and 2 people.

Where to sleep aroundFontgombault(English speaking)

All cottages and bed and breakfast are 3 or 4 stars, hotels and camp sites 2 stars.

27 Cottages “Les Grichonnières”FontgombaultTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 37 20 55www.gites-de-france.com2 and 4 people

28 Bed and breakfast “Le Cerf Thibault”Le BlancTel. 00 33 (0)2 18 27 30 47cerfthibaultenbrenne.fr3 rooms.

29 Cottage “Villa du Pigeonnier”Preuilly-la-Villewww.gites-de-france.com3 people.

Wildlife information

Brenne’s wildlife visitor Centre 02 54 28 11 04 (answer in English)www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Tourist information

Tourism Offi ce of le Blancwww.tourisme-leblanc.fr

Parc visitor Centre, Rosnay02 54 28 12 13 - www.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

The Bois des Roches reserve is mainly a dry, calcareous meadow. Among the wildlife protected there are 356 plant species including 7 species of orchids as well as various insects and reptiles. Interpretation trail.

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BIRDS & ORCHIDS

One of the parcs offering a leaflet in the series “Where to watch birds (and other wildlife) in Parc naturel régional”

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Nature information center (Maison de la nature et de la Réserve)Saint-Michel-en-BrenneTel 00 33 (0)2 54 28 11 04 (Tony Williams, leave a message in English, he will call you back).www.maison-nature-brenne.fr

Parc naturel régional de la Brenne Le Bouchet - 36300 RosnayTel. 00 33 (0)2 54 28 12 [email protected]

How to get the BrenneAirport : Tours (75 minutes drive) or Poitiers (60 minutes drive) and car hire.Railway station : Tours or Poitiers and car hire.By road : A 20 toll-free motorway exit 13.1 or 17.

The Brenne Parc naturel regional, one of France’s 51 Parcs naturels regionaux

Illustrations : © Antonin - Photographie en couverture : PNR Brenne (Typhaine Lyon).Imprimé sur du papier recyclé par Centr’Imprim.

Parc naturel régional de Brièrewww.parc-naturel-briere.fr

Parc naturel régional de la Brennewww.parc-naturel-brenne.fr

Parc naturel regional de Camarguewww.parc-camargue.fr

Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d’Orientwww.pnr-foret-orient.fr

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedocwww.parc-haut-languedoc.fr

Parc naturel régional du Marais du Cotentin et du Bessinwww.parc-cotentin-bessin.fr

Parc naturel régional du Perchewww.parc-naturel-perche.fr