{"id":9543,"date":"2025-06-16T17:18:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-volvestre.fr\/our-natural-sites\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:00:22","slug":"our-natural-sites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourisme-volvestre.fr\/en\/our-natural-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Our natural sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83c\udf3fExploring the biodiversity of Volvestre !<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Butterflies in Montbrun-Bocage @laclairi\u00e8reauxinsectes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Sensitive natural area <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf3f The Domaine de la Terrasse is one of the 20 Sensitive Natural Areas in Haute-Garonne due to its exceptional biodiversity. More than 2 hectares are classified to protect and enhance this site. Many protected species live there, including : <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udda610 species of mammals: otters and 9 species of bats\ud83e\udd8925 species of birds <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd87Too, a 400 m\u00b2 cave is home to a large colony of bats, an important habitat for these nocturnal animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can aexplore the site through the hike “La balade des remparts”. Feel free to contact the Domaine de la Terrasse to plan your outing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DOMAINE DE LA TERRASSE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Le Domaine de la Terrasse in Carbonne @mathieucalviac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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La retenue de Manci\u00e8s in Salles-sur-Garonne @mathieucalviac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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La retenue de Manci\u00e8s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Garonne River is home to a reed bed at the Manci\u00e8s reservoir, on the banks of Rieux-Volvestre. This habitat was restored by local schoolchildren in 2015. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc1fSince then, this dense vegetation on the surface of the water has attracted many animals : water bugs, mayflies, dragonflies, crustaceans, freshwater snails, frogs and even fish live there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc40 An observation post has been set up to watch the birds that live in the reed bed. Hidden behind this shelter, you can observe them discreetly! Picnic tables also allow you to enjoy this haven of nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0fBeyond this remarkable habitat, it is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Volvestre region! On the opposite bank, in Salles-sur-Garonne, you can watch the sailing boats, the Garonne River and the Pyrenees mountain in the background. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lake Peyssies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd86 The small lake of Peyssies, classified as a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF), is home of herons. But that’s not all! This wooded island have a lot of nests of several species, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n