Which hotel to choose near the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau?

There's nothing like a vacation in the heart of nature to relax and unwind, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you're a fan of wild landscapes, the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau, located in the Camargue, will blow you away with its rich and varied ecosystem.

What are the assets of the Pont de Gau ornithological park?

Open all year round, the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau is a vast 60-hectare site. The site is ideal for discovering numerous bird species in their natural habitat.

The various marshes and ponds create an environment conducive to the birds' well-being. This diversity of habitats is the park's great strength, and the birds enjoy complete freedom in harmony with nature.

In this park, everything has been designed to help you discover and observe them: identification guides, educational panels, pontoons and observation towers. Binoculars are also available for hire. Visitors are integrated into the natural environment without disturbing the birds, allowing them to witness exceptional scenes and take incredible photos.

To visit the park, you can choose from a number of trails, including a 2.8 km path fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Don't forget your picnic: tables and benches are available for you to enjoy a meal in the company of birds.

Which bird species can you see and photograph?

During your visit to the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, you can admire around 400 different species of birds. Birds are present all year round. However, some species are only present at certain times of the year.

The pink flamingo, star of the park, is present all year round. Marsh harriers, shelducks, little egrets, moustached dunnocks, whip-poor-wills, sickle ibises and moustached geese can also be seen all year round.

In spring and summer, many other species are present and passing through on their migration, such as herons, terns, avocets and passerines. In autumn and winter, wintering birds are present, such as geese, birds of prey, cranes and rare birds like the remiz penduline.

If you're a keen photographer, you'll be delighted with your visit to the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau, where you can take magnificent shots of birds in total freedom. Capture the flight of a bird, try your hand at high-speed photography, try your hand at framing with a bird as your guinea pig: these are just some of the interesting challenges you can take up in this sumptuous park. Whether you're a beginner or an amateur, you'll be able to try your hand at a wide range of photography techniques.

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L'Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes, a stone's throw from the Pont de Gau ornithological park

The Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes will meet the expectations of lovers of the great outdoors and photography enthusiasts alike. Our 4-star hotel, in the heart of a large natural estate, is located just 5 km from the ornithological park. By combining a visit to the park with accommodation in our hotel, you'll enjoy an inspiring stay full of poetry.

On our estate, you'll enjoy an exceptional setting that will make you want to take photos: birds, free-roaming horses and nature wherever your eyes can rest. To make your stay even more unforgettable, we offer accommodation that combines luxury and tradition, in rooms or gardian's huts. All accommodations are comfortably equipped, tastefully decorated and feature a terrace, so you can admire the surrounding countryside in complete peace and quiet.

The reception team is on hand to provide you with all the information you need for your birdwatching holiday. ornithology and in the Camargue. Contact us on 04 90 97 88 88 or by email at info@aubergecavaliere.com.

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