Préfargier, Marin-Epagnier

Floodplain52 haObject number 306

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Préfargier (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Préfargier.

Location and surroundings

Préfargier is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Marin-Epagnier in the canton of NE. It covers 52 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 306. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Préfargier?

Préfargier lies near Marin-Epagnier in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0056, 7.0045.

How large is Préfargier?

The site covers 52 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Préfargier protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Préfargier in?

Préfargier lies near Schiff Thielle-Wavre (NE). The town page collects every protected site around Schiff Thielle-Wavre.

Which protected sites are near Préfargier?

The closest are Fanel jusqu'à Chablais de Cudrefin, Pointe de Marin (BE,FR,VD,NE) (0 km), Le Loclat (2 km) and La Goulette (2 km).