The marshland around Beaugeay serves grey herons, egrets, barnacle geese, geese and storks as a breeding ground or seasonal habitat.
Those considering Beaugeay and the Marais de Brouage as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The Canal de Charente-Seudre is an important ecological corridor and the main artery of the Marais de Brouage. It connects the Charente with the Seudre and supplies the marshlands through which it passes with fresh water.
The “Circuit bourgs et marais” circular route passes through the Marais de Brouage, a mosaic of wet meadows, dense canals and water-filled ditches with reed-lined banks designated as a Natura 2000 site.
The “Circuit bourgs et marais” circular route passes through marshlands and canals in an area that serves as a breeding and resting ground for migratory birds.
Culture
The Église Saint-Germain in Beaugeay has been extensively altered; parts of the building date from the 11th, 12th, 13th and 17th centuries. A stone inscription in the Église Saint-Germain records that the church was rebuilt in 1678 by the parish priest G. Bompas. The church also has a comb bell tower crowned with a rooster.
The former lock keeper’s house at the Beaugeay lock was restored as part of a programme to renovate traditional rural heritage.
Experiences
The “Circuit bourgs et marais” circular route is an easy 6.6-kilometre walk with a stated duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The PR “Beaugeay - les Écluses” is closed because the starting area is partly on private property.
La Manade in Beaugeay offers carriage rides in the Marais de Brouage. La Manade also offers horse rides in the Marais de Brouage near Beaugeay, as well as cycling tours in the Marais de Brouage near Beaugeay.
