Teich Ornithological Reserve Discover a preserved environment on the Arcachon Bay

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Opening hours

Closed

Monday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 10:00 amDetailed schedules

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Location : In the countryside

Province : The Bay of Arcachon

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Open all year round

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- 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 Google Teich Ornithological Reserve

4.5 sur 5 3172 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Kevin Martland on 13/10/2025

Lovely walk around, plenty to see. Nice level paths. We spent over 4 hours just walking round all the hides. Very informative displays. Plenty activities to encourage children.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Annick Boitard on 12/10/2025
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Laurence bertrand on 12/10/2025

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Teich Ornithological Reserve

514 reviews

"Student visit"

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"

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"

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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