At the heart of the Hourtin nature reserve, the Contaut lagoon is an exceptional natural site.
It is one of the wetlands that lie behind the massive coastal dunes.
This well-hidden jewel case concentrates in a reduced space innumerable subjects of amazement and wonder.
A wooden walkway ensures a comfortable discovery and allows you to appreciate a typical woodland of wet soils in the process of drying out naturally.
The land is thus transformed into peat and becomes a biological reservoir for a multitude of animal species.
Every summer the ONF offers free outings with different themes to discover this environment
Find your detailed programme in your Tourist Office.