National Nature Reserve in Forêt d'Orient
National Nature Reserve in Forêt d'Orient was created in 2002 in the middle of the Champagne wetlands. Located 25 km, East-side of Troyes.
Surface : 1560 ha, from which 99% belongs to the Lake-Reservoir Institution. It was classified National Nature Reserve due to its exceptionnal biological wealth,
The State has entrust the management of the Nature Reserve to the Regional Nature Park.
Regulation in the Réserve
In order to preserve the local Fauna and Flora, the National Nature Reserve has to comply with some regulations.
It is not allowed to :
- walk in the reserve
- fish from the shore
- bring in or bring back any flowers, plants, or animals
You need to check the regulation for :
- fishing on a boat
Access to the Reserve
The National Nature Reserve in Forêt d'Orient is not open to the public. However, some sites have been developed around the Reserve, like the "Valois" Observatory to allow you to contemplate the local fauna and flora.
Some organised tours and newspapers articles also help people to understand better the purpose or the reserve.