Natura 2000 site in the Haute-Vallée de la Vienne

The Vienne is recognised as one of the last rivers in France to retain so many of its remarkable natural ecological characteristics. From Saint-Léonard, the river flows through wooded gorges, moors and peat bogs to the Plateau de Millevaches. An important ecosystem for the preservation of environments and the conservation of rare species in Europe. You can encounter the Freshwater Pearl Mussel, the White-clawed Crayfish, six species of bats, the Great Capricorn beetle and  the Yellow-bellied toad...