Les Bessonnes, Villars-Burquin

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6609

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Bessonnes is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villars-Burquin. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6609. 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 Les Bessonnes?

Les Bessonnes lies near Villars-Burquin. The coordinates are 46.8450, 6.6229.

How large is Les Bessonnes?

The site covers 1 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 Les Bessonnes protected?

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

Which town is Les Bessonnes in?

Les Bessonnes lies near Champagne. The town page collects every protected site around Champagne.

Which protected sites are near Les Bessonnes?

The closest are Les Grassillières (1 km), Plantaz-de-Vent (1 km) and Etang de la Scie (2 km).