The Baon marshland, a Natura 2000 site in the Yonne
In the heart of the Tonnerrois, the Baon marshland protects rare wetland meadows and a biodiversity few villages can claim. Here is what is at stake — and how to discover it without disturbing it.
What is the Baon marshland?
The Baon marshland fills a damp valley at the foot of the limestone plateaus that overlook the village. It is a valley-floor wetland, a habitat that has become rare in Burgundy, where water, meadow and forest meet.
Across the commune’s 8.57 km², this marshland forms an island of coolness and life, precious both for nature and for the water balance of the area.
A Natura 2000 site
The Baon marshland is a 21-hectare Natura 2000 site, listed for its wetland meadows and remarkable biodiversity. This protected natural area is home to fauna and flora characteristic of Burgundy's calcareous wetlands.
A biodiversity to protect
The marshland’s wet meadows host a flora adapted to waterlogged soils and shelter many insects, birds and amphibians. These habitats are among the richest and most fragile in our countryside: protecting them is a shared responsibility.
Discovering the marshland with respect
The marshland remains a sensitive habitat: discover it by staying on the paths, without picking plants or disturbing wildlife, in every season. It is a place to observe quietly, so as to leave it intact for those who come after us.