Annoire: natural environment along the Doubs and medieval motte féodale

Explore Annoire during your stay through two distinct themes: the natural environment along the Doubs, with its wetlands and birdlife, and the medieval motte féodale. These highlights offer concrete points of reference when choosing your destination, but appeal to different interests. The landscape descriptions refer to larger areas and their ecological significance; the motte is a single cultural landmark with a clearly defined historical period.

Natural environment along the Doubs

The Natura 2000 site “Basse Vallée du Doubs” extends as far as Annoire, on the border with the Saône-et-Loire département. It also includes the area between the levees, where the Doubs retains its natural hydraulic regime. This refers to the river’s natural dynamics in this part of the landscape.

Another point of reference is the ZNIEFF “Basse vallée du Doubs et réseau d'étangs au sud”: Annoire is one of the municipalities within this area. The landscape description covers both the Doubs floodplain and the Bresse plain. A floodplain is the landscape area formed by a river’s flood zone; the Bresse plain is a separate landscape unit. The natural environment therefore extends beyond the river alone.

Wetlands and birdlife

The ZNIEFF wetland network provides favorable conditions for breeding and migratory birds. These two aspects focus on different phases: breeding and migration. Together with the landscape units mentioned above, they form a nature theme in which both wetlands and birdlife play a role. This combination is a useful point of reference for nature enthusiasts looking to learn more about Annoire.

Motte féodale and history

The motte féodale dates from before the 13th century. It is circular and approximately 140 meters in diameter. This measurement is an estimate. Its size and shape give this historical landmark a concrete scale, without making the approximate figure an exact measurement.

By decree of March 1, 1995, the motte was listed as a historic monument. The historical dating and the date of the decree refer to different points in time: one places the motte in its historical period, while the other records its listing as a monument. Its age, shape and protected status can therefore be considered as separate aspects of this cultural landmark.

Another cultural reference is the “mai des conscrits” tradition, associated with April 30. If you are planning to take part in the future, it is advisable to confirm the date locally.

Planning your stay

When choosing Annoire as a destination, two distinct interests come to the fore: the landscape, wetlands and birdlife, or the specific historical landmark of the motte. Consider which focus you would like your stay to center on. Once you have decided, you can choose Annoire as your destination based on that travel interest when searching for a hotel.

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