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22 MARCH
Nuit de la chouette

NUIT DE LA CHOUETTE


6.30pm




You probably know the sweet hoot of the Tawny Owl, but will you be able to recognize the cry of a Barn Owl or a Long-eared Owl?
Come and learn more about our mysterious feathered neighbors: Who are they? How do they live?
After a presentation in the room of the different species of nocturnal raptors present in France, we will go out into the field to hear them and perhaps even observe them.

All audiences
From 16 years old
Free upon reservation

20 participants maximum

Reservation required
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30 MARCH
The spring of the department

THE SPRING OF THE DEPARTMENT


Open Day




The Printemps du Département returns on March 30, 2025: the opportunity to visit tourist and cultural sites, free of charge, throughout the Somme.

Free visit of the Gardens with a tour booklet provided at the ticket office

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30 MARCH
The Department's Spring

THE DEPARTMENT'S SPRING


Free access on reservation




The Printemps du Département returns on March 30, 2025: the opportunity to visit tourist and cultural sites, for free, throughout the Somme.

Free access upon reservation within the limit of available places, via this form only

Times: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admissions at 3:45 p.m.)
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30 MARCH
The Department's Spring

THE DEPARTMENT'S SPRING


Free access on reservation




The Printemps du Département returns on March 30, 2025: the opportunity to visit tourist and cultural sites, for free, throughout the Somme.

Free access upon reservation within the limit of available places, via this form only

Times: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last admissions at 3:30 p.m.)
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FROM 20 TO 21 APRIL
Easter egg hunt

EASTER EGG HUNT


From 1 to 99 years old, come with your family, look for the eggs hidden in our Gardens and take part in a treasure hunt "there is something wrong!"
Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Little poetic infusion with Isabelle Baudelet from the Fabrique poétique.

All audiences

Adult: €10.50
Child: €6
Includes access to the Gardens for the day

No reservation required
agenda8927
FROM 08 TO 22 APRIL
Who's singing in my Garden ?

WHO'S SINGING IN MY GARDEN ?


Family visit




Do you hear birds singing in your garden and would like to know who they are?
Join us on a guided tour of our gardens and learn how to recognise these little guests.
agenda8891
23 APRIL
Soirée printanière

SOIRÉE PRINTANIÈRE


Between the song of the amphibians and the hooting of the tawny owl, enjoy the serenity of the place in the company of a nature guide. The return to the pavilion will be accompanied by a tasting of local products.
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FROM 09 TO 23 APRIL
Making a herbarium in the Garden

MAKING A HERBARIUM IN THE GARDEN


Family visit




Let's go out into the Gardens together and collect some wild plants.
We'll make a small herbarium of around ten easily recognisable plants.
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FROM 10 TO 24 APRIL
Little-known edibles from the gardens

LITTLE-KNOWN EDIBLES FROM THE GARDENS


Guided tour




For those who want to find out more about the edible plants in our gardens, wild vagabonds or horticultural plants, apart from the usual vegetable plants.
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FROM 21 TO 27 APRIL
Découverte des oiseaux du printemps

DÉCOUVERTE DES OISEAUX DU PRINTEMPS


Go with a guide before the Park opens to observe the spring behavior of birds.
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FROM 21 TO 27 APRIL
Construis ton nichoir à passereaux

CONSTRUIS TON NICHOIR À PASSEREAUX


Tous les jours




Build a birdhouse with your own hands and take advantage of the good advice in the guide to help you install it in the best place and quickly get it occupied by a winged tenant of your garden.
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27 APRIL
Collect and cook wild plants

COLLECT AND COOK WILD PLANTS


Culinary workshop at 3pm




After a time of visiting and picking in the Gardens with our guide and our Chef, meet at the restaurant to make some recipes.

Learn more
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FROM 13 APRIL TO 11 MAY
In the early hours, the song of the birds in the Gardens

IN THE EARLY HOURS, THE SONG OF THE BIRDS IN THE GARDENS


Privileged visit




Before the Gardens open to the public, when the birds sing the most, take the opportunity to listen and learn to recognize common garden birds.
The same species are probably at home! Don't hesitate to bring your binoculars if you wish !
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25 MAY
Fête de la Nature

FÊTE DE LA NATURE


9am




On the occasion of the Fête de la Nature, experience a special moment by discovering the Parc du Marquenterre before it opens to the public in the company of a naturalist guide.

All ages
From 8 years old

Free upon reservation

Duration: 2h30 to 3h
Walking level: easy
20 participants maximum

Reservation required
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04 JUNE
Fête des mares

FÊTE DES MARES


As part of the Fête des mares, organized each year by the National Society for the Protection of Nature, the Parc du Marquenterre organizes a guided tour to discover the fauna and flora present in the ponds and dune pans...
Accompanied by a guide, visitors will be able to see frogs, dragonflies, birds...

All audiences
From 8 years old

Free upon reservation

Duration: approximately 2 hours
Walking level: easy
20 participants maximum

Reservation required
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FROM 24 MAY TO 07 JUNE
Sortie Vél'ornitho

SORTIE VÉL'ORNITHO


Accompanied by birdsong and morning light, ride to the rhythm of nature towards the marshes, reed beds and groves of the Bay of Somme.

Saturday May 24
Saturday June 7
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15 JUNE
Painters' Day

PAINTERS' DAY


10am to 5pm




For one day, the Valloires gardens are transformed into an open-air painter's studio. Beginner, amateur or experienced painters are welcome.

Highlights of the day:
10am: Introduction to watercolour with Evelyne Leroy
2pm to 5pm: Book signing session for the book "Peindre les fleurs à l'Aquarelle" by Evelyne Leroy.
2.30pm to 5.30pm: Small poetic infusion with Isabelle Baudelet from La Fabrique poétique
5pm: Exhibition of the day's creations and closing cocktail.

All audiences
Adult: €10.50
Child: €6
Free entry for painters with their equipment
agenda8876
28 JUNE
The Park at sunrise

THE PARK AT SUNRISE


Enjoy the first light of day!




The Park opens its doors at sunrise to allow you to see the awakening of nature.
Whether you are a photographer or a nature lover, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the place at sunrise.

Time : 6am

Park entrance fee
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FROM 15 TO 29 JUNE
Rose stories

ROSE STORIES


Guided tour




During this guided tour, get drunk on the various fragrances that roses offer! These flowers have stories to tell you, old or contemporary varieties. We will finish with a small tasting of rose tea.
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11 JULY
Le Monde secret des petites bêtes du Parc

LE MONDE SECRET DES PETITES BÊTES DU PARC


During this guided tour, discover insects, spiders and other small creatures that are often invisible but nevertheless essential to the balance of the Park.
So, are you ready to open your eyes to this fascinating miniature world?
agenda8894
22 AUGUST
Le Monde secret des petites bêtes du Parc

LE MONDE SECRET DES PETITES BÊTES DU PARC


During this guided tour, discover insects, spiders and other small creatures that are often invisible but nevertheless essential to the balance of the Park.
So, are you ready to open your eyes to this fascinating miniature world?
agenda8928
FROM 16 JULY TO 27 AUGUST
Bring your Strawberry back to the Gardens

BRING YOUR STRAWBERRY BACK TO THE GARDENS


Family visit




A visit between beauty and funny expressions!
Do you want to discover the gardens with your family and enrich yourself with "gardener" expressions? Then take your little ones and leave with a guide who will not tell you bullshit! Without getting on your nerves, our guide will help you discover the blue flower atmospheres of the gardens and you will leave feeling fresh as roses!

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FROM 09 JULY TO 27 AUGUST
Un soir au Marquenterre

UN SOIR AU MARQUENTERRE


Every Wednesday in the summer




As the last visitors leave, set off with a guide to discover the species that benefit from the long days and the cool evening air.
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FROM 14 JULY TO 31 AUGUST
Family guided tours

FAMILY GUIDED TOURS


Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm




Discover the diversity of the Gardens with your family with a guide!
You will meet amazing species and have some unexpected sensory experiences.

All audiences

Adult: €10.50
Child: €6
Includes access to the Gardens for the day

Duration: 1h30

No reservation required
agenda8879
06 SEPTEMBER
The Park at sunrise

THE PARK AT SUNRISE


Enjoy the first light of day!




The Park opens its doors at sunrise to allow you to see the awakening of nature.
Whether you are a photographer or a nature lover, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the place at sunrise.

Park entrance fee
agenda8884
FROM 03 MAY TO 13 SEPTEMBER
Sortie crépusculaire

SORTIE CRÉPUSCULAIRE


When evening comes, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of twilight during a visit, a special moment.
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FROM 20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER
European Heritage Days

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS


Upcoming programming
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27 SEPTEMBER
Le Big Day

LE BIG DAY


"The Big Day" is an event that consists of noting as many species as possible observed in one day in the Parc du Marquenterre.
In line with the Global Big Day, an annual international event in the world of ornithology, experience the seventh edition of the Big Day Marquenterre.
More than a day of "competition", the Big Day Marquenterre will be a special opportunity to appreciate together the biodiversity of our favorite playground.

All audiences
Teams of 2 to 5 people to be formed (attention limited number of teams)

Activity included in the entrance to the Park

Reservation required
agenda8887
FROM 11 AUGUST TO 09 OCTOBER
Sortie Grandes marées

SORTIE GRANDES MARÉES


Outing in the Bay of Somme, along the dike of the Parc du Marquenterre, on the day of high tides.
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FROM 06 APRIL TO 12 OCTOBER
Rencontre Nature

RENCONTRE NATURE


Sundays and public holidays




Accompanied by a guide, discover and decipher the behavior of birds!
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12 OCTOBER
Collect and cook wild plants

COLLECT AND COOK WILD PLANTS


Culinary workshop at 3pm




After a time of visiting and picking in the Gardens with our guide and our Chef, meet at the restaurant to make some recipes.

Learn more
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FROM 25 TO 26 OCTOBER
Autumn Festival

AUTUMN FESTIVAL


Family festivities around autumn, tasting of autumn flavors, entertainment all weekend long.

Detailed program to come

All audiences

Adult: €10.50
Child: €6
Includes access to the Gardens for the day

No reservation required
agenda8886
FROM 07 JULY TO 30 OCTOBER
A la recherche du nichoir perdu

A LA RECHERCHE DU NICHOIR PERDU


Every Monday and Thursday in the summer




As a family, go looking for clues to discover the secrets of the birds of the Parc du Marquenterre
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FROM 18 OCTOBER TO 02 NOVEMBER
Les Semaines de la Migration

LES SEMAINES DE LA MIGRATION


A guide will help you discover the incredible phenomenon of bird migrations.
He will accompany you to the heart of the Marquenterre Park to tell you about the life of migratory birds for whom the great journey, despite all its dangers, is a condition of survival.

> Learn more
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FROM 22 MARCH TO 02 NOVEMBER
Introduction to Gardens

INTRODUCTION TO GARDENS


Every Sunday at 11am




From March to November, take a 1hour 30 guided tour of the gardens.
He'll give you all the keys you need to understand the history of the site, introduce you to interesting and emblematic varieties and give you a better understanding of how the gardens were designed by landscape architect Gilles Clément.
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FROM 29 DECEMBER TO 04 JANUARY
Meeting at the feeder fence

MEETING AT THE FEEDER FENCE


Every day from 2pm to 3pm

Meet a guide for a meeting dedicated to birds in winter! He will help you identify the species that frequent the feeders and will share his advice on the importance of feeding them during the cold season, by choosing the appropriate foods to support them throughout the winter

All audiences
Price: Included in the entrance to the Park
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