Parc du Marquenterre

DISCOVER THE PARK

HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRIP

to the sound of hooves along the polder

Accompanied by Archibald, Brillant or Corail, our Boulogne draft horses, set off in a carriage to discover the Baie de Somme and its changing lights.

The coachman and the guide will explain to you how the Bay works and its tides while discovering the fauna and flora present on this protected estuary.

Duration
2 hours

Public
For all

6 participants maximum

Prices

Adult: 30€
Child (4 to 12 years old): €25

The price includes the outing as well as the rental of binoculars

DECEMBER

10h30

PRE-BOOK

ENCOUNTER WITH NATURE

The guide accompanies visitors before the opening to the public to discover and decipher the behavior of birds.
Songs, nuptial parades, migrations: each season has its share of surprises and wonder.

Duration
2h30 to 3h

Public
Everyone, from 8 years old
Walking level: Easy

20 participants maximum

BOOK

LES 4 SAISONS DE L'ORNITHOLOGIE - 100% TERRAIN

Whether you are curious about nature, new to ornithology, an observer of birds and nature on a daily basis, this training - visit is open to all without any necessary prerequisites.
Field observation of avifauna is based on the behavior of species (ethology) according to the seasons and the natural environments frequented.
Technical bases and personalized identification methods will be provided to you to be more independent and progress at your own pace.
Priority is given to observation, listening and discussions on the ground in a friendly atmosphere. 100% terrain and pleasure for the eyes

Audience
From 16 years old - beginner to amateur level
12 participants maximum

Duration: half day

Rate
60€ per half day

The price includes: The price includes training, access to the Park for the day as well as binocular rental

Programming in progress

PRIVATE VISIT

Choose your moment, your season, and spend a special moment with a Parc du Marquenterre guide on a private tour.
He will be your exclusive contact during this discovery of wild fauna and flora.
Tailor-made for an extraordinary moment!

1 to 3 people: 210€
Additional visitor: €70

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Dates and times: subject to availability

Reservation by telephone on 03 22 25 20 71

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP ON THE LOOKOUT

The introduction to the lookout is a great first experience to put yourself “in the skin and mind of a wildlife photographer”. A "turnkey" formula which allows you to use the Park's privatized hide, the entire site and its public observatories for the day and to benefit from the advice of a naturalist photographer guide who will reveal all his tips for ground.

From 16 years old
Beginner to amateur level

190€ per day

Duration: full day: from 7 a.m. to park closing
Dates and times: by reservation - subject to a period favorable to the presence of birds (from March to June)
The price includes the rental of the hide, the accompaniment of the guide for 3 hours, lunch at the Park restaurant, as well as access to the Park for the day
1 participant maximum

THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BIRDS

In search of the lost birdhouse

As a family, go fishing for clues to discover the secrets of the birds of the Parc du Marquenterre.
After a presentation at the viewpoint, the guide will let you go on a "naturalist mission".
Armed with your field notebook, the children will have to elucidate the enigmas by looking for clues in the observation posts or with the guides encountered on the course.
Once the mysteries have been solved, all the teams will gather around the guide to share their observations and take advantage of his explanations over a good snack at the heronry observatory.

From 6 years old

Walking level: easy
5 teams - 6 people per team maximum

Prices
Child: €16
Accompanying entry: €12

The price includes the activity, access to the Park for the day as well as the rental of a pair of binoculars for each team.

Programming in progress

PHOTO HIDE RENTAL

A resin hide is personally reserved for you to enter into the photographic intimacy of the birds.
Its location at water level allows for quality shots.
Throughout the seasons, ducks, spoonbills and waders are there.
The naturalist photographer guide will advise you during your reservation for the best period to choose according to your photographic wishes.

Audience
From 16 years old
Amateur to advanced level

Rate
120€ per day

Duration: full day: from 7 a.m. to park closing

Dates and times: by reservation - subject to a period favorable to the presence of birds (from March to June)

The price includes the rental of the hide as well as access to the Park for the day (catering possible at an additional cost).
1 to 2 participants maximum

THE HIGH TIDES

Outing in the Baie de Somme, along the dyke of the Parc du Marquenterre, at high tide. These meetings with the high tides of high coefficient allow to discover the landscapes of the foreshore and the many animal and plant species that live there. This is the perfect time to observe the first gatherings of migratory birds in transit and chased by the waves.

Duration
2h30 to 3h

Public
Walking level: Good walker

20 participants maximum

Prices
Adult: €26
Child: €16

The price includes the exit, access to the Park for the day as well as the rental of binoculars.
Picnic to plan

Programming in progress

INTRODUCTORY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Accompanied by the beautiful atmosphere of sunrise and a specialized and passionate guide, the Park offers you an immersion in the world of wildlife photography.

Starting with naturalist knowledge then moving through creativity (framing, composition) and mastery of settings, experience a half-day rich in nature education.

At sunrise, the Park is closed to the public and we favor the terrain to enjoy the best lights in an unusual setting.

The outings are punctuated by some knowledge assessments in the classroom and by a breakfast.

Duration
1/2 day

Prices
Adult: €72
The price includes the course, breakfast and access to the Park for the day
Photo equipment to be provided.

Public

8 participants maximum

beginner level

Programming in progress

GUIDED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS

DISCOVER THE PARK

HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRIP

ENCOUNTER WITH NATURE

LES 4 SAISONS DE L'ORNITHOLOGIE - 100% TERRAIN

PRIVATE VISIT

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP ON THE LOOKOUT

THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BIRDS

PHOTO HIDE RENTAL

THE HIGH TIDES

INTRODUCTORY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

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