Brenne lies 60 miles south of the Loire and is known for its watery landscape and wealth of botanical treasures. The region is also called “la Région des 1,000 étangs / the region of the 1000 ponds” and is not a popular tourism site despite being a popular haunt for bird watchers because of the quietness of the vast landscape. The region has a multitude of hedgerows, moorland, woods and fields and 2,500 lakes or étangs.
A designated Parc Naturel Régional, Brenne is one of only 43 national parks in France and features a number of public hides, visitor centres and footpaths for the convenience of ornithologists and nature lovers.
The animal paradise is a haven for rare birds, and dawn hears the lakes ring to the sound of their songs and beating of their wings. In the magical season of spring up to 150 species make their nests in Brenne.
Apart from birds, small turtles, dragonflies and other elegant insects are among the species that inhabits the welcoming area. There is also 1,200 plant species to be seen including orchids, the floating water plantain and the marsh dock in drier areas.
In this area of infinite discoveries, Brenne has an information centre and a guide present in the morning from 10 to 12 except on Fridays. All of the hide facilities have car parking and there are maps available that indicate the hiking paths.