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Wildlife Locations

3 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

The Camargue

The vast, marshy wetland of the Camargue – one of Western Europe’s most important birding areas – lies at the heart of the delta of the river Rhône. Straddling the migration route from North Africa, it offers a safe haven for many migrants, and a nesting site for large numbers of greater flamingos. Find Out More

  • Where: Delta of the Rhône
  • Ideal for viewing: greater flamingo, Bonelli’s eagle, Eurasian beaver, blue rock thrush, pin-tailed sandgrouse
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching , Vehicle safaris

The Dordogne

The Dordogne in south-west France is an excellent destination for birding, butterfly-watching and for wildflowers. It represents a ‘stepping-stone’ between the UK’s fauna and flora and that of more exotic regions. With a high diversity of species on offer, it is a wonderful region for the naturalist to explore. Find Out More

  • Where: South-west France
  • Ideal for viewing: wallcreeper, hoopoe, marsh fritillary, golden oriole, black-winged kite
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching, Butterfly & moth watching , Botany tours

The Pyrenees

The mountains of the Pyrenees form the natural border between France and Spain. Stretching for 491 kilometres from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean, the range separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, offering great opportunities to see wildlife and various outdoor activities. Find Out More

  • Where: Along the Spanish border
  • Ideal for viewing: Iberian lynx, lammergeier, black vulture, wallcreeper, citril finch
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

View trips to these locations

Wildlife trips

With Atlantic, Mediterranean and North Sea coastlines, and great mountain ranges such as the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as lesser ones, France exhibits a wide diversity of habitats. This, along with the largely agricultural landscape and relatively sparse population in some regions, ensures a rich flora and fauna.

4 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France

Our early spring tour to the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France goes in search of an exciting range of resident and migrant birds. From wallcreepers and alpine accentors to woodpeckers and black-winged kites, we visit a variety of habitats with expert local naturalist David Simpson. Find out more about Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,695
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • F
    • M

Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne

A gentle introduction to the rich wildlife and prehistory of the Dordogne, this tour offers birds, orchids and prehistory in abundance. Resident birds and summer visitors are nesting and there is birdsong everywhere. We’ll also enjoy the region’s huge variety of orchids and other wildflowers. Find out more about Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne

  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,150
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • A

Butterflies, Birds & Wildflowers of the Dordogne

The Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France have been called ‘an exotic England, steeped in prehistory’. This trip concentrates on the superb range of butterflies, birds and wildflowers to be found in this beautiful region, accompanied by two experts on the region’s wildlife. Find out more about Butterflies, Birds & Wildflowers of the Dordogne

  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,195
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J

White Horses of the Camargue

The expansive wetland of the Camargue on the south coast of France is one of the country’s finest wildlife locations, but it is also famed for its population of beautiful, semi-wild white horses. Join professional photographer Chris Weston to capture intimate images of these gorgeous horses. Find out more about Z) White Horses of the Camargue

  • Price (inc. flights): 4 days from £1,975
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O

When to go

Seasons

  • Winter

    Dec to Feb: Winter varies from snow in the Alps and Pyrenees to mild along the Mediterranean coast and wet and windy on the Atlantic.
  • Spring

    Mar to May: In all regions this is a season of changeable conditions during the transition to the higher temperatures of summer.
  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: The driest time of year ranging from warm in the north and at higher elevations to hot and dry in the south.
  • Autumn

    Sep to Nov: Another season of transition and changeable conditions as temperatures fall in advance of the arrival of winter.

Wildlife events

  • Apr to Jun:

    Migrant birds start to arrive for the summer months from April.

  • May to Jun:

    Late-May to early June is the optimum time for wildflowers, especially orchids.

  • Jun to Jul: Mid-June to Mid-July is the best time for butterflies as this is when the greatest diversity/variety of butterflies is around.