Managed by the LPO on theIle de Ré, the Lilleau des Niges National Nature Reserve welcomes thousands of migratory and sedentary birds every year… and just a stone’s throw from the Reserve, you can visit the Maison du Fier! It offers a wide range of discovery activities.
To do when visiting the Maison du Fier:
La Maison du Fier welcomes you to the very last salt shed on the Ile de Ré. Discover the “Ré, côté Nature” exhibition on the fauna, flora and landscapes of the Ile de Ré.
Take this opportunity to take a walk around the nature reserve; the trail that runs along the edge of the nature reserve is open to the public free of charge year-round. Among many other species, you’ll find: Canada geese and ducks in winter, blue-throated warblers and common terns in spring.
During the Maison du Fier’s operating hours, you can also rent an audio guide to explore the trail and learn from the educational markers.
Maison du Fier opening dates and times :
In 2024, the Maison du Fier is open to the public from April 6 to November 3. To help you plan your visit, here are the opening times by period:
- April to June, daily except Saturday mornings, 10am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 6pm.
- July 1 to August 31, daily except Saturday morning, 10am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
- From September 1st to September 30th, daily except Saturday mornings, 10am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 6pm.
- In October, open only in the afternoon from 2.30pm to 6pm; closed on weekends except during school vacations.
Outside these periods, the Maison du Fier is closed, but the animation team offers outings and activities throughout the year. You can find them at: https://www.maisondufier.fr/
Admission to the Maison du Fier :
If you’d like to visit the Maison du Fier, it’s worth knowing that the full price is 4 euros. The unemployed, students, people with reduced mobility and schoolchildren benefit from a reduced rate of 3 euros. Admission for children under 5 is free. A group rate of 3 euros is also available. This rate applies to groups of 12 or more.
If you’d like to go on discovery tours, the full price is 8 euros, 5 euros for the reduced rate, and free for children under 5.
For nature walks, the full price is 3.50 euros, 2 euros for the reduced rate, and free for children under 5. A combined “museum + nature walk” ticket is also available.
Please note that outings are organized according to an annual calendar.
For more information, please visit the reception desk at Campsite Ile de Ré Les Prises.
