L'Arboretum du Jardin de Gaston - Saint Martin de Crau, Paca, France - Birdwatching Locations on Waymarking.com

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Ce parc de 49 000 m² porte le nom de son concepteur, Gaston Therras. L’arboretum le Jardin de Gaston est un petit bijou verdoyant qui s’étend sur plus de 4 hectares.

Depuis juin 2004, il offre aux visiteurs un cadre tranquille et naturel, propice aux découvertes botaniques, à la détente et aux balades. Aujourd’hui, plus de 150 espèces d’arbres et arbustes peuvent y être observés.

L’arboretum abrite également une riche vie volatile, avec plus de 40 espèces recensées : cygnes noirs et blancs, pigeons paons, bernaches de Magellan et toutes sortes de palmipèdes. Aux postes d'observation de ces dernier, d'autres panneaux permet de les identifier et d'en savoir un peu sur chacun.

Pour favoriser la détente, l’aménagement de l’arboretum n’a cessé d’être amélioré depuis son inauguration : accessibilité aux personnes à mobilité réduite, bancs supplémentaires, nouvelle pelouse, nouvelles corbeilles à papier, nouvelle entrée piétonne.

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This 49,000 m² park is named after its designer, Gaston Therras. The arboretum Le Jardin de Gaston is a verdant little jewel that stretches over 4 hectares.
Since June 2004, it offers visitors a tranquil and natural setting, favorable to botanical discoveries, relaxation and walks. Today, more than 150 species of trees and shrubs can be observed.
The arboretum is also home to a rich, volatile life, with more than 40 species listed: black and white swans, peacock pigeons, Magellan goose and all kinds of palmipeds. At the observation posts of the latter, other panels make it possible to identify them and to know a little about each one.
To improve relaxation, the arboretum has been continuously improved since its inauguration: accessibility for people with reduced mobility, additional benches, new lawn, new wastebasket, new pedestrian entrance.

Park Name: Arboretum du Jardin de Gaston Sponsoring Organization: Town hall Handicap Accessible?: Yes Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: There are several aviaries but the majority of the birds are free and live mainly in the wetlands (canals, lake) and can be observed and approached because they are used to men. A raised space allows to see them in the whole park. Parking Coordinates: N 43° 37.940 E 004° 48.439 Website: Not listed

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