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The Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes

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The Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Manche
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145,000 hectares in size among which 30,000 hectares are wetlands, the Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes extends over two départements: the Manche and the Calvados. From the Vire and Douve marshes to the Veys bay, through the hedged farmland, dunes and moors landscapes, the Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes is a fantastic place to visit.

The park's visitor centre, Les Ponts d'Ouve, is located in Saint-Côme-du-Mont. Visitors can observe wild birds on the marsh from an educational footpath.

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The Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes

The Regional Natural Park of Cotentin and Bessin is ideal for nature walks and the discovery of traditional crafts. A multitude of birds nest there in the year but the season of October is the most interesting to observe the migratory species that come winter.

The Regional Natural Park of Cotentin and Bessin is also agricultural traditions: the design Marais which begins in spring and ends in the fall. This ritual of releasing cattle and horses preserves the quality of pastures. The animals were previously marked by breeders and under the supervision of guards marshes.

Wetlands are a place where prevailing beliefs and superstitions: there would formerly practiced witchcraft and the last trial date of 1669.

At the Park House, the interpretive trail from 2 to more than 5 km, can observe the birds. Access to the reserve can be by boat or with a tour guide.

Access via the N13 and the D971 and the D974, exit Saint-Come-du-Mont / Sainte-Marie-du-Mont-Utah Beach.

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