La Maison du Lac de Grand-Lieu

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The Maison du Lac de Grand-Lieu opened in September 2014 in Bouaye. It presents Lac de Grand-Lieu, one of the large wetlands of Loire-Atlantique and Europe, as well as wetlands in general. It is also an interpretation centre that aims to make these natural areas better known and to raise public awareness of climate change and the loss of biodiversity.

The project dates back to 2007, when the prefect entrusted the Loire-Atlantique Département with running an outreach programme around the lake and protecting biodiversity. The Conservatoire du littoral, the Fondation pour la protection des habitats de la faune sauvage, the Pays de la Loire Region and the State subsequently took part.

The Pavillon, built in 1960 on the lakeshore by Jean-Pierre Guerlain, lies within the national nature reserve created in 1980. The visitor centre belongs to the Département and the Pavillon to the Conservatoire du littoral. Management is entrusted to Loire-Atlantique développement. The visit combines a participatory exhibition, a trail with a sound walk and the Pavillon’s terrace, with views of the lake and the birds of the reserve.

Højdepunkter

• Interactive permanent exhibition with film, models and sound installations
• Sound walk along the trail to the Pavillon
• Pavillon terrace with views of the lake and the reserve’s birds
• Binoculars available and a mediator during the visit of the Pavillon
• Workshops and nature outings for children during the holidays

Permanente udstillinger

• Exposition permanente et jardin – Participatory exhibition on Lac de Grand-Lieu and wetlands, with sound and visual installations, film and models.
• Balade sonore et Pavillon – Guided trail with testimonies to listen to, followed by a visit to the Pavillon and its terrace with views of the lake and reserve.

Grundlagt

2014

Ejer

Département de Loire-Atlantique (gestion : Loire-Atlantique développement)

Entrépriser & rabatter

The base prices (€8 and €6) apply to the discovery visit, which lasts about 2 hours. The immersive visit, with the sound walk, costs €12 (full price) or €9 (reduced rate). A discount is available from the second visit with the “pass Lac de Grand-Lieu” (€7 for the discovery visit, €11 for the immersive visit). Admission is free for holders of the Maison du Lac annual pass and the pass Nantes. Payment in cash, by bank card, by cheque, with paper ANCV chèques-vacances and Cado chèques.

Tilgængelighed

• Kørestolsvenlig
• Elevator
• Handicaptoilet
• Handicapparkering
• Servicehunde tilladt
• Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
• Letlæste tilbud
• Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger

The site holds the Tourisme et Handicap label. A wheelchair and three seated walking sticks are lent at reception on request when booking. The reception has an induction loop. The trail to the Pavillon can be covered by wheelchair, and a lift leads to the Pavillon terrace. The sound walk is not suitable for people with hearing or intellectual disabilities; accompaniment by a mediator can be offered. An easy-read booklet in French is available to download.

Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

• Familieomvisninger & workshops
• Interaktive stationer
• Barnevognsvenlig
• Puslerum

The immersive visit is recommended from age 8 because of the sound walk; for younger children, the discovery visit is shorter and more accessible. During school holidays, workshops for children (for example for ages 4–5 and 6–10) and family nature outings are offered. The exhibition invites visitors to handle and experiment. The trail is passable with a stroller. On site: baby-changing area, bottle warmer loan and children’s books to read.

Transport & parkering

20 minutes by car from Nantes and 25 minutes from Pornic. From Nantes, take the Périphérique sud towards Noirmoutier, exit Bouaye-Centre, then follow signs for Saint-Mars-de-Coutais. From central Nantes, a 21 km cycle route (about 1 hour 15 minutes) leads to the site.

Service & spisesteder

• Restaurant: findes ikke
• Museumsbutik
• Garderobe: findes ikke

No restaurant or snack bar on site. Picnic tables are in the garden, inside the paid site. The shop is open at the same times as the Maison du Lac, and access to it is free, without a visit.

Arrangementer & udlejning

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