Le Marais, Essertines-sur-Rolle

Dry meadow2 haObject number 6486

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Le Marais (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Le Marais.

Location and surroundings

Le Marais is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Essertines-sur-Rolle. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6486. 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 Le Marais?

Le Marais lies near Essertines-sur-Rolle. The coordinates are 46.4771, 6.3095.

How large is Le Marais?

The site covers 2 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Le Marais protected?

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

Which town is Le Marais in?

Le Marais lies near Gilly. The town page collects every protected site around Gilly.

Which protected sites are near Le Marais?

The closest are Les Côtes (0 km), Chentres (0 km) and Bugnaux (1 km).