Teich Ornithological Reserve Discover a preserved environment on the Arcachon Bay

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Opens Sunday at 10:00 am

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : The Bay of Arcachon

Services

  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • Guided tours in the heart of the Teich Ornithological Reserve
      Activities are organized in all seasons in the Teich Ornithological Reserve, to allow novices and enthusiasts alike to discover the landscapes of the Arcachon Basin, up close to wild birds. The naturalist guides of the Maison de la Nature will accompany you on a route of approximately 4 km, where you will be able to discover the Reserve, its history and its natural riches. Equipped with autofocus binoculars, you will set off for a walk of approximately 3 hours.

      In all seasons

      Guided tours are scheduled in the morning during all school holidays. Lasting approximately 3 hours, these walks are an opportunity to meet the birds of the moment, to decode their behavior and to appreciate the crucial role that the Reserve plays in their protection. In July and August, tours are also scheduled at dusk, starting at 8 p.m. A unique opportunity to discover the Reserve at special times.

      Practical Information

      All visitors will be equipped with autofocus binoculars for better bird watching. Guided tours last approximately 3 hours, ensuring a complete immersion in nature. Access tickets to the Reserve are valid all day, allowing the more curious to extend the visit!

      • School Holidays : Morning Guided Tours

      Prices: €15.00 per adult / €10.50 per child / €44 per family (2A + 2E)

      Reservation required at 05 24 73 37 33

      • July and August : Evening tours, from 8 p.m.

      Prices: €18.00 per adult / €12.00 per child / €54.00 per family (2A + 2E)
      Reservation required at 05 24 73 37 33


      Next dates can be found at: https://www.reserve-ornithologique-du-teich.com/visites-guidees-7

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Traveller Reviews Teich Ornithological Reserve

4.5 sur 5 3144 reviews

  • Françoise Védrenne

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Françoise Védrenne on 07/09/2025

    Un bel après midi de marche , avons eu la chance d'observer quelques oiseaux..une belle réserve

  • Thierry Dur

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Thierry Dur on 07/09/2025

    C'est une belle réserve ornithologique, il y a de nombreux postes d'observation...

  • Anne CHEVRETEAU

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anne CHEVRETEAU on 07/09/2025

Traveller Reviews Teich Ornithological Reserve

4.4 sur 5 512 reviews

  • "Student visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 267irmav on 06/12/2023

    We visited with students in Applied Biology. De diversity in landscapes and wildlife (specifically birds, but we've seen deer and traces of bever and marters as well) was fascinating. The educational...

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  • "Excellent reserve"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by 788robk (Cambridge, United Kingdom) on 27/09/2021

    An excellent reserve, nice footpaths with plenty of hides, well worth a visit, but time it with a high tide if possible to bring more species in land.one side more shelter with trees the other open...

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  • "Birds out of season"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Oystein F (Gardonne, France) on 26/02/2021

    Watching birds out of season can be a difficult task but we chose to visit Reserve Ornithologique du Teich at the end of February, mainly because the site is really worth a visit even before the...

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Teich Ornithological Reserve

Address

Rue du Port
33470 Le Teich

GPS coordinates

44° 38'27.95"N, 1° 1'14.34"W

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