Forêt d’Orient: birdwatching with an expert guide

Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d'Orient

A safe haven for migratory birds, covered in deep forests and bordered by vast, sparkling lakes, the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park is an unspoilt natural setting where people and the environment coexist in harmony.

In the heart of humid Champagne, hedged farmlands and timber-framed villages bear witness to a living heritage, shaped by generations of craftsmen and breeders attached to their land. Further north, the chalky relief offers panoramic views over water and forest, while to the south, the Barrois hillsides unfurl their vines bathed in light, giving birth to Champagne.

Here, time slows down. On foot or by bike, every path invites exploration, every trail leads to an encounter, every moment is savored. Look up: cranes and storks accompany you as you immerse yourself in nature, where you can listen, contemplate and experience it to the full.

Extend your experience at the Espace Faune, an exceptional 50-hectare site on the edge of Lac d'Orient, where bison, deer, Przewalski's horses and other emblematic species roam in semi-liberty in their natural habitat. A gentle, discreet immersion, to be experienced to the rhythm of the trails and observatories.

And to better understand the secrets of this living territory, let yourself be guided by a Park enthusiast on a nature outing: rare birds, wet Champagne landscapes, wild orchids and animal tracks will no longer hold any secrets for you.