Explore the Souleuvre Valley – A Protected Natural Jewel

Site

Natura
2000

Explore the Natura 2000 protected site of the Souleuvre Viaduct. Discover a mosaic of habitats, Atlantic salmon, European otter, and a rich bird life in the Souleuvre Valley.

Nature

The valley

Nestled in the Souleuvre basin, the valley where the viaduct stands is classified as a site Nature 2000. This 2,232 hectare perimeter protects a mosaic of natural habitats : alluvial forests, wet meadows,riparian forests and moorland areas coexist there and form a rich and fragile ecosystem.

Nature

The river

The Souleuvre River, dynamic and oxygenated, welcomes the Atlantic salmon, the bullhead or even the brook lamprey. Its shaded banks are favorable to the European otter, an emblematic species of preserved waterways. Many species of nesting birds can also be observed there, such as the European Kingfisher and the Black Woodpecker.

Nature

The site

The hedgerows, restored since 2003 as part of a local hedgerow reorganization, provide essential ecological corridors. This plant network makes the region ideal for observing the fauna of the Souleuvre Viaduct in all seasons.

The management of the site is entrusted to the CPIE of the Normandy hills, which leads long-term awareness-raising and protection actions.

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