Destination Baie de Somme

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04 JUNE

LES RENDEZ-VOUS AU JARDIN

Between guided tour of the gardens and identification of common garden birds!

The 8 hectares of our gardens offer a variety of habitats and are home to many birds.
Our guide teaches you to recognize them, thanks to their song.

At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 4
Price: included in the entrance price

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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10 JUNE

CONFERENCE

At 18 o'clock
Duration: about 2 hours

The Marquenterre Ornithological Park is well identified today as a tourist locomotive in the Bay of Somme.
But by what chance did this last territory conquered from the sea, in the midst of the glorious thirty years, to develop a vast horticultural project transform itself in a few years into a high place of ecotourism welcoming more than 170,000 visitors and well over migrating and nesting birds.
It is an ecological, economic, human and almost spiritual adventure that Paul Jeanson, the son of the creator of the Park, Michel Jeanson, will try to tell to all those who are passionate about the recent history of the region. Opened in 1973, the park is celebrating its half-century this year.
This is an opportunity to recall through images (old photos and videos and unpublished comments) the main stages of its creation and development, and the key figures who have transformed this territory now known well beyond borders.

Paul Jeanson: Son of the founder and Director of Parc du Marquenterre from 1973 to 2003 and member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

For all
On presentation of the Park entrance ticket

Book online

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11 JUNE

LES BALADES MUSICALES

From 10pm to 7am

Succession de mini concerts dans les Jardins et l'Abbaye de Valloires
Tarif commun Abbaye et Jardins : Adulte : 15€90 / Enfant : 9€ / Gratuit pour les moins de 6 ans
Restauration sur place possible - La Table du Jardinier (réservation conseillée)

Liste des artistes présents :
Jazzdinier dans les jardins avec 5 passages
Vincent Karche dans les jardins avec 3 passages
Le conservatoire de Dunkerque à l'Abbaye
Benoît Devos pour l'orgue à partir de 13h
Pascal Sanchez guitariste avec le programme Jeux Interdits
Marie Cubaynes chanteuse lyrique

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25 JUNE

AU PETIT MATIN, LE CHANT DES OISEAUX DES JARDINS

Learn with a guide to identify birds!

Sunday, June 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Listening to the songs and in a privileged moment, learn with a guide, to identify the birds!

Before the Gardens open to the public, when the birds are singing the most, take the opportunity to listen and identify common garden birds. The same species are surely in your home!

Duration: 2 hours

Price: €18 per adult and €12 per child (entrance to the Gardens included)

Book only on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 01 APRIL TO 30 JUNE

EXPOSITION

Le printemps des oiseaux

Every year in spring, nature changes pace.
Everything is accelerating in the Parc du Marquenterre: it is the arrival of migrants, the moment of the first parades and the frenzy of songbirds.
On the occasion of spring week, discover the new exhibition, created especially for the 50th anniversary!

On the course
Accessible during Park opening hours
Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 01 APRIL TO 30 JUNE

GAMES

50 ans de migration

For 50 years, the Park has been studying bird migration.
Put yourself in the place of the great migrants and fly in search of clues scattered along the route.
This challenge will allow you to better understand the migratory strategies of birds.
Validate your answers at reception and leave with a surprise!

Family audience
Game available on request at the Park ticket office

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FROM 03 TO 04 JULY

STAGE AQUARELLE

Evelyne Leroy takes you to the Abbey & the Gardens of Valloires, an extraordinary place!
She will explain to you how to translate on paper with your brush, your colors, your emotions... she paints with you and guides the first gestures of those who are a little hesitant!
Evelyne gives the technical bases of watercolor and drawing on which to rely to progress, and a few more tips!

July 3 and 4, 2023
Information and registration

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18 JULY

STORYTELLING WALK

Tuesday July 18

At 5:30 p.m.
Duration: about 2 hours

What if, by being very attentive, we could perceive with more force the Life that surrounds us?
This storytelling walk, which is inspired by the nature it crosses, is an invitation to calm our inner hubbub to better hear the 1001 voices of the universe.

The storyteller, Thomas DUPONT, will share his stories which tell, in their own way, the Baie de Somme and the Parc du Marquenterre, with its plants and birds.
The opportunity to learn, among other things, why spoonbills have a flat beak and to get to know "Mother Storm"...

For all

From 6 years old

Book on line

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27 JULY

SHOW

At 5:30 p.m.

Two myrmecologists meet the public for what they thought was a counting operation (operation during which those present are supposed to list the ants present). Then begins a curious true-false conference on ants, their world, their habits, their symbols... a real painstaking job, in short!

By the Compagnie du Tout Vivant - Thomas Visonneau

Duration: about 1 hour
For all

From the age of 8

Adult price (from 18 years old): 10€
Child rate (8 to 17 years old included): 10€

Book on line

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28 JULY

SHOW

At 5:30 p.m.
Duration: about 1 hour

A passionate ornithologist recounts in detail the world of birds, dissects their habits and customs, offering a touching, funny, instructive, surprising, disturbing portrait. An invitation to raise our eyes to the sky, we who live more and more leaning towards the ground...

By the Compagnie du Tout Vivant - Thomas Visonneau

For all

From the age of 8

Adult price (from 18 years old): 10€
Child rate (8 to 17 years old included): 10€

Book on line

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01 AUGUST

STORYTELLING WALK

Tuesday August 1st

At 5:30 p.m.
Duration: about 2 hours

What if, by being very attentive, we could perceive with more force the Life that surrounds us?
This storytelling walk, which is inspired by the nature it crosses, is an invitation to calm our inner hubbub to better hear the 1001 voices of the universe.

The storyteller, Thomas DUPONT, will share his stories which tell, in their own way, the Baie de Somme and the Parc du Marquenterre, with its plants and birds.
The opportunity to learn, among other things, why spoonbills have a flat beak and to get to know "Mother Storm"...

For all

From 6 years old

Book on line

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12 AUGUST

CONFERENCE

"Helping wild animals at home" by Picardie Nature

at 18 o'clock
Duration: about 2 hours

Our homes are home to wild animals.
From the house to the garden, discover the facilities and management to be put in place to encourage the reception of biodiversity in your home.
Discover some species that are today dependent on buildings and how to coexist with them.

Picardie Nature: Regional Association for the Protection of Nature and the Environment, member of France Nature Environnement, approved by the Ministries of Ecology and Education.

For all
On presentation of the Park entrance ticket

By reservation online

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FROM 20 MAY TO 15 AUGUST

LA NATURE A DU GOÛT

Stop at the Maison de la Baie for a salty or sweet break!

Find Ludovic Dupont and his team on the site of the Maison de la Baie de Somme for a savory or sweet break. You will be offered local and seasonal cuisine to offer you the best of the bay. A gourmet stop not to be missed!

Presence from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In May: 20/05, 21/05, 28/05, 29/05

In July: 16/07

In August: 13/08, 14/08, 15/08

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FROM 26 JULY TO 16 AUGUST

LES COMESTIBLES MÉCONNUES DES JARDINS

For those who wish to know the edible plants of our gardens, apart from the usual vegetable gardens: discover and taste the wild vagabonds and other horticultural plants, used by our ancestors.

July 26 and August 16 at 3 p.m.
Duration: 1h30

Prices: €15 per adult and €6 per child (entrance for
Gardens included)

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 18 JUNE TO 23 AUGUST

HISTOIRE DE ROSES

Discovery all in perfumes of contemporary roses, wild and old roses of the Gardens! During this guided tour, get drunk on the various fragrances offered by roses! These
flowers have stories to tell you...

June 18 & 25, July 2 & 12, August 2 & 23 at 3 p.m.

Duration: 1h30
Prices: €15 per adult and €6 per child (entrance to the Gardens included)

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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24 AUGUST

CONFERENCE

At 18 o'clock
Duration: about 2 hours

Enter the fascinating world of bats. Discover the way of life of the species present on the Picardy territory. During this conference, you will be able to discuss with an actor of the territory on the threats that these nocturnal animals encounter, as well as the actions that you can take in their favor

Picardie Nature: Regional Association for the Protection of Nature and the Environment, member of France Nature Environnement, approved by the Ministries of Ecology and Education.

For all
On presentation of the Park entrance ticket

Book online

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FROM 13 JULY TO 24 AUGUST

LES PLANTES FONT DES PROUESSES !

Seduce, feed, grow, defend. A challenge to exist in such a difficult world! Nevertheless, plants have developed surprising strategies to survive in natural environments where the
competition and cooperation are law! Discover, with a guide, the ingenuity of the plant species in our gardens.

July 13 & 25, August 3, 15 & 24 at 3 p.m.

Duration: 1h30
Price: included in the price of admission to the Gardens.

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 21 JULY TO 27 AUGUST

VALLOIRES ABBAYE LUMIÈRE EN SES JARDINS

Upcoming programming

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29 AUGUST

STORYTELLING WALK

At 5:30 p.m.
Duration: about 2 hours

What if, by being very attentive, we could perceive with more force the Life that surrounds us?
This storytelling walk, which is inspired by the nature it crosses, is an invitation to calm our inner hubbub to better hear the 1001 voices of the universe.

The storyteller, Thomas DUPONT, will share his stories which tell, in their own way, the Baie de Somme and the Parc du Marquenterre, with its plants and birds.
The opportunity to learn, among other things, why spoonbills have a flat beak and to get to know "Mother Storm"...

For all

From 6 years old

Book on line

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FROM 18 JULY TO 29 AUGUST

LAISSEZ-VOUS MENER PAR LE BOUT DU NEZ !

The perfumes of plants... a whole world!
Come and stimulate your sense of smell in our gardens! Sweet, spicy, fruity or even "special", the smells of plants are seductive or repulsive.
They obviously have their uses... Let yourself be surprised olfactorily!

July 18 & 27, August 8, 17 & 29 at 3 p.m.

Duration: 1h30
Price: included in the price of admission to the Gardens.

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 29 TO 30 AUGUST

STAGE AQUARELLE

Evelyne Leroy takes you to the Abbey & the Gardens of Valloires, an extraordinary place!
She will explain to you how to translate on paper with your brush, your colors, your emotions... she paints with you and guides the first gestures of those who are a little hesitant!

Evelyne gives the technical bases of watercolor and drawing on which to rely to progress, and a few more tips!

August 29 and 30, 2023

Information and registration

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FROM 19 JULY TO 30 AUGUST

ARBRE, QUEL EST TON NOM ?

Guided tour

Do you know why the Soap Tree is also called "Lantern Tree" and why the Persimmon is so called?
Discover trees and shrubs as well as the origin of their name, from the species fund of Jean-Louis Cousin, nurseryman who created our gardens.

July 19, August 9 & 30 at 3 p.m.
Duration: 1h30
Prices: €15 per adult and €6 per child (entrance to the Gardens included)

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 08 JULY TO 31 AUGUST

GAME

50 ans, 50 espèces

To celebrate 50 years of ornithological observation, the Park invites you to take up a challenge: observe at least 25, even 50 species of birds during your visit!
Difficult but not impossible. Keep an eye out, get help from the panels and don't hesitate to ask the nature guides to complete the list.
Validate your card at the reception and leave with a surprise!

For all

Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre
Game available on request at the Park ticket office

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FROM 11 JULY TO 31 AUGUST

LA BEAUTÉ VÉGÉTALE À LA LOUPE !

Come and plunge your gaze, thanks to a high magnification magnifying glass, into the delicate and intimate beauty of flowers, to the secrets of plants, in order to discover what traditionally escapes our eyes. Our guide will take us to unknown places, to the abyss of beauty!

July 11 & 20, August 1, 10, 22 & 31 at 3 p.m.

Duration: 1h30
Prices: included in the price of admission to the Gardens

By reservation on 03 22 23 53 55

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FROM 09 TO 10 SEPTEMBER

JARDINS EN SCÈNE

Upcoming programming

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FROM 19 JULY TO 13 SEPTEMBER

ESTUAIRES : VUES DU CIEL, VIES DU SABLE

In partnership with the Marine Natural Park

An exhibition on estuaries to discover all summer long

This exhibition aims to introduce people to estuarine habitats and the species that inhabit them, from tiny invertebrates buried in the sand and microalgae, to fish, birds and seals.
It reflects the interactions that exist in these environments where each species is a link in a food chain and each inhabitant has a role to play.
These interconnections make estuaries fragile.

Free access during the opening hours of the Maison de la Baie de Somme

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16 SEPTEMBER

CONFERENCE

At 18 o'clock
Duration: about 2 hours

Do birds have a nose?
Some birds are known for their diverse song, others for their unparalleled vision, but historically birds have been considered lacking in sense of smell.
Indeed, no behavior in birds gives any sign of the use of this sense to our eyes.
However, we will see that birds do have a developed sense of smell, whether to find food, to move around or to find a sexual partner.
The birds have not finished surprising us, especially regarding their sensory abilities!

Simon Potier: Scientific expert, researcher in sensory ecology, conservation biology and animal welfare.

For all

On presentation of the Park entrance ticket

Book online

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FROM 16 TO 17 SEPTEMBER

OBSERVATION EQUIPMENT STANDS

The prestigious Austrian brand of optics travels to Marquenterre to invite us to test several pairs of binoculars, telescopes, and who knows, maybe to touch with our eyes the sumptuous little egret with cabaret plumage!

Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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24 OCTOBER

VALLOIRES À LA BOUGIE

Tuesdays 31 october: Departure staggered from 5:30 p.m.

Meet at the entrance to the Jardins de Valloires for a privileged, timeless evening.
In a twilight atmosphere, the evening begins with a visit to the Gardens of Valloires, then, at nightfall, under the supervision of a guide, you discover or rediscover the Abbey of Valloires, as the monks saw it in ancient times. .
Small moments in complete serenity to reconnect with nature, and allow yourself a monastic instrospection!

Duration 2h30
Prices: €21 per adult and €12 per child
The price includes guided tours of the Gardens and the Abbey

By reservation only 03 22 23 53 55

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28 OCTOBER

CONFERENCE

"Bird marking, how, why? » by Julien Laignel, ringer and trainer at the Center for Research on the Biology of Bird Populations

At 5pm
Duration: about 2 hours

This conference will be an opportunity to retrace the history of ringing in France and internationally with regard to the evolution of scientific issues. Julien Laignel will also present the missions of the CRBPO both in terms of its activities as an agency, research and expertise and dissemination of knowledge... He will offer an overview of the role, implementation and promotion of the programs of research mobilizing the marking of wild birds on a national scale. This will be an opportunity to discuss technical and regulatory points, from the training and qualification processes of future ringers to the establishment and strengthening of bird safety practices, including a demonstration of various tools for enhancing ringing data, freely accessible on the web.

Julien Laignel: Approved bander and trainer at the Center for Research on the Biology of Bird Populations (CRBPO)

For all
On presentation of the Park entrance ticket

By reservation on line

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30 OCTOBER

STORYTELLING WALK

Monday, October 30

At 16 o'clock
Duration: about 2h30

Visit in two voices: a guide and a storyteller.
Between the bird sightings on the course in the company of a guide, participants will be carried away by a few readings aloud of tales about migrating wrens and greylag geese.
A friendly aperitif will end the visit.
Binocular rental included

For all

From the age of 8

Book on line

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31 OCTOBER

VALLOIRES À LA BOUGIE

Tuesdays 31 october: Departure staggered from 4:45 p.m.

Meet at the entrance to the Jardins de Valloires for a privileged, timeless evening.
In a twilight atmosphere, the evening begins with a visit to the Gardens of Valloires, then, at nightfall, under the supervision of a guide, you discover or rediscover the Abbey of Valloires, as the monks saw it in ancient times. .
Small moments in complete serenity to reconnect with nature, and allow yourself a monastic instrospection!

Duration 2h30
Prices: €21 per adult and €12 per child
The price includes guided tours of the Gardens and the Abbey

By reservation only 03 22 23 53 55

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31 OCTOBER

STORYTELLING WALK

Tuesday, October 31

At 16 o'clock
Duration: about 2h30

Visit in two voices: a guide and a storyteller.
Between the bird sightings on the course in the company of a guide, participants will be carried away by a few readings aloud of tales about migrating wrens and greylag geese.
A friendly aperitif will end the visit.
Binocular rental included

For all

From the age of 8

Book on line

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FROM 06 SEPTEMBER TO 01 NOVEMBER

MEETING

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Every Wednesday in September and October, on the route, a guide will explain his naturalist activities: counting birds, observing them or banding activities will no longer hold any secrets for you! Meet at station 4

For all
Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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01 NOVEMBER

STORYTELLING WALK

Wednesday, November 1

At 16 o'clock
Duration: about 2h30

Visit in two voices: a guide and a storyteller.
Between the bird sightings on the course in the company of a guide, participants will be carried away by a few readings aloud of tales about migrating wrens and greylag geese.
A friendly aperitif will end the visit.
Binocular rental included

For all

From the age of 8

Book on line

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FROM 25 MARCH TO 05 NOVEMBER

EXPOSITION

The Marquenterre massif, a panoramic exhibition of photos by Arnaud Nedaud, immortalized by a funny bird… with a motor!

Free access during Park opening hours

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FROM 25 MARCH TO 05 NOVEMBER

EXPOSITION

Climate change, population dynamics or environmental management are the main factors that mean that today's observations are not the same as yesterday.
The exhibition retraces some changes in the Park's avifauna over the last 50 years.

On the course
Accessible during Park opening hours

Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 25 MARCH TO 05 NOVEMBER

EXPOSITION

Once a commune, today a territory, the Marquenterre, from Authie to the Somme, has experienced many twists and turns.
Embankments, planting of pines, introduction of mammals, creation of a polder...
A timeline told on a timeline illustrated with drawings by Thomas DeCointet. Unpublished projection of archive images.

Free access during Park opening hours.

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FROM 25 MARCH TO 05 NOVEMBER

EXPOSITION

In 50 years, the number of crossed views between man and wild species is incalculable.
From the trails or observation posts or even from a photo hide, we look at a living being…. and vice versa!

On the course
Accessible during Park opening hours
Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 21 OCTOBER TO 05 NOVEMBER

EXPOSITION

Every year in autumn the migration is in full swing.
Passerines, small waders or birds of prey fly over the park towards the south to go to winter.
Discover the new migration exhibition, in addition to the visit to the park!

On the course
Accessible during Park opening hours
Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 02 SEPTEMBER TO 05 NOVEMBER

MEETING

From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Every weekend, the naturalist guides will give you advice on how to welcome birds into your garden: which trees and bushes to plant? How to properly install a birdhouse?
Why create a pond?
Thanks to this moment of exchange, all your questions will find concrete answers.

For all
Included in the entrance fee to Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 01 SEPTEMBER TO 05 NOVEMBER

GAMES

For 50 years, the Park has been studying bird migration.
Put yourself in the place of the great migrants and fly in search of clues scattered along the route.
This challenge will allow you to better understand the migratory strategies of birds.
Validate your answers at reception and leave with a surprise!

Family audience
Game available on request at the Park ticket office

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FROM 26 MARCH TO 05 NOVEMBER

INTRODUCTION AUX JARDINS

From April to November, discover the Gardens for 1h30 with a guide. The latter will introduce you to some interesting varieties and allow you to better understand the design of the imagined gardens.
by the landscape architect, Gilles Clément.

Every Sunday at 11 a.m. from March 26 to November 5

- Without reservation
- Price: included in the price of admission to the Gardens

THE AGENDA

LES RENDEZ-VOUS AU JARDIN

CONFERENCE

LES BALADES MUSICALES

From 10pm to 7am

AU PETIT MATIN, LE CHANT DES OISEAUX DES JARDINS

Learn with a guide to identify birds!

EXPOSITION

Le printemps des oiseaux

GAMES

50 ans de migration

STAGE AQUARELLE

STORYTELLING WALK

SHOW

SHOW

STORYTELLING WALK

CONFERENCE

"Helping wild animals at home" by Picardie Nature

LA NATURE A DU GOÛT

LES COMESTIBLES MÉCONNUES DES JARDINS

HISTOIRE DE ROSES

CONFERENCE

LES PLANTES FONT DES PROUESSES !

VALLOIRES ABBAYE LUMIÈRE EN SES JARDINS

STORYTELLING WALK

LAISSEZ-VOUS MENER PAR LE BOUT DU NEZ !

STAGE AQUARELLE

ARBRE, QUEL EST TON NOM ?

Guided tour

GAME

50 ans, 50 espèces

LA BEAUTÉ VÉGÉTALE À LA LOUPE !

JARDINS EN SCÈNE

ESTUAIRES : VUES DU CIEL, VIES DU SABLE

CONFERENCE

OBSERVATION EQUIPMENT STANDS

VALLOIRES À LA BOUGIE

CONFERENCE

"Bird marking, how, why? » by Julien Laignel, ringer and trainer at the Center for Research on the Biology of Bird Populations

STORYTELLING WALK

VALLOIRES À LA BOUGIE

STORYTELLING WALK

MEETING

STORYTELLING WALK

EXPOSITION

EXPOSITION

EXPOSITION

EXPOSITION

EXPOSITION

MEETING

GAMES

INTRODUCTION AUX JARDINS