You may not know it, but just 1.5 hours from Paris lies an absolutely incredible place: the Bassée National Nature Reserve. An 854-hectare area, completely preserved, created in 2002. And you can visit it all year round for free!
The largest nature reserve in Île-de-France is located 1.5 hours from Paris
Who would have thought that such a green oasis was hidden just 1.5 hours from Paris? The Bassée Nature Reserve is a truly unique and astonishing place. This earthly paradise is home to more than 1,900 recorded species, including insects, birds, fish, and even reptiles. It is therefore a place conducive to life, between land and water, where you can observe amazing and varied flora and fauna. Straddling seven municipalities in the Seine-et-Marne department, it is truly
For example, you can discover an impressive reed bed, meadows and fallow crop areas, an alluvial forest of old oaks and ash trees, ponds and swales, which are former branches of the Seine. Nature lovers will be in heaven, as here you can discover rare species such as the black stork, emblematic of the reserve, or the tall violet and wild orchids in spring…
To visit this marvel, there are two trails available so you can discover this truly unique place at your own pace: one is 5 km long and the other is 2 km long. You can also take part in themed guided tours, which take place throughout the year, to learn how to recognize animal tracks or edible plants, for example. As the site is protected, it is forbidden to pick plants or bring dogs in order to preserve the area.
📍Location: La Maison de la Réserve, 1 rue de l’Église, 77114 Gouaix.
