The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park
The Pont de Gau Ornithological Park manages its natural areas with a constant focus on habitat conservation, nature protection, and public awareness. Since 1974, it has also housed a wildlife care center. Through informative panels, identification sheets, and migration maps, the park offers visitors, both experts and amateurs, a clear and enriching understanding of the life of birds, the emblematic inhabitants of the Camargue.
On one hectare, large aviaries host species that are difficult to observe in their natural environment, each placed in a faithfully recreated biotope. Kilometers of trails wind through marshes and reed beds, providing unique observation points and special moments for attentive visitors. In the heart of the Ginès marsh, where a herd of bulls grazes in the high season, an observation hide allows for discreet wildlife viewing, respecting their privacy. The park covers a total area of 60 hectares.
Topics
- Environment and nature
- Observatory
Open
From 01/04 to 30/09 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
The visit is self-guided, and the park remains open until sunset.
From 01/10 to 31/03 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
The visit is self-guided, and the park remains open until sunset.
Handicapped persons
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Obstacle-free access inside
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Incline >5% but reasonable
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible
Car park with a designated accessible parking space. Accessible birdwatching hide. Accessible toilets equipped with fold-up grab rails, allowing side or frontal transfer. Signposted route with numbered markers from 1 to 10, covering 2.6 km and suitable for independent visits. This area of the park is particularly rich in birdlife, offering excellent birdwatching opportunities.
Accessible outdoor bar with a sheltered terrace.
Personalised welcome. Illustrated information panels are provided along the route, and a clear map is available to visitors.
Personalised welcome. Illustrated information panels are provided along the route, and a clear map is available to visitors.
Animals accepted
no
Equipement
- Sustainable development
- Outhouse
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Car park
- Free car park
- Coach parking
- Bicycle parking
Services
- Stroller-accessible
- Repair kit
- Available for private hire
- Booking of general amenities
- Coach access
- Guided tours
- Educational visits
Target audience
- Cyclists
- Walkers/hikers
- Mountain bikers
- Groups
- Welcome for business/incentive groups
- Home school groups
- Specially for children
- Teenagers
- Couples
- Children
- Special rate for disabled people
- Cycle 1: nursery school
- Cycle 2: elementary School
- Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
- Cycle 3: college (6th)
- Cycle 4: middle School
- High school
- Higher Education
Group tours
- Guided group tours on request
- Unguided group tours available permanently
Individual visits
- Guided individual tours on request
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Rates
Adult: 8.50 €
Child (4-12 years): 5 €
Person with a disability: from 5 €.
Payment possibilities
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
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