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Located in the heart of the Haine Valley, between Mons and Tournai, the Harchies-Hensies-Pommeroeul marshland complex, better known as the Harchies Marshes, is a major site for Wallonia's flora and fauna. Covering an area of 550 hectares, this site of great biological interest is home to numerous species and is an important transit site during bird migration, offering ideal conditions for nesting and wintering for many species. Its designation as a Ramsar wetland confirms its importance on an international scale.

6.5 km circuit with 7 observatories

• Free access from sunrise to sunset
  

• Dogs must be kept on a leash
  

• Picking is prohibited

• Stay on public roads

• Respect the peace of wildlife

• Bicycles tolerated at moderate speed, priority given to pedestrians

• No motorized vehicles allowed

• Access for people with reduced mobility with assistance