Sensitive Natural Areas are natural sites with outstanding biological diversity, developed and controlled by the Conseil Général de la Gironde.

Intrigued by the unusual and mysterious history of the islands, bird and nature loving families can set out to discover the Ȋle Nouvelle. Enthusiastic and captivating guides will tell you about the innovative ecological programme in operation on the island.

The Ȋle Nouvelle is only accessible to the public within the framework of a guided tour delivered by qualified staff. The purpose of this is to offer tours which respect the management and optimisation project in progress on the site (environmental and architectural) and comply with relevant safety conditions.

Les lieux de rencontres sont toujours enrichissants. Ce domaine n'échappe pas à la règle.
La confrontation entre l'eau salée et l'eau douce agit certes sur la nature, mais aussi sur l'homme qui a modelé le paysage au rythme de ses activités économiques.

Guided tours are not the only way for the Conseil Général to showcase the two remarkable Sensitive Natural Areas of the Ȋle Nouvelle and Certes-Graveyron. A high-quality cultural agenda is also provided, with the aim of creating a connection between art and natural heritage...