Discover Saint-Georges-De-Rex

Saint-Georges-De-Rex brings together wet meadows and canals, harbor facilities and local heritage. There are several aspects to consider when planning your trip: you can choose the “En route pour le Marais” loop as a specific activity, or explore the town’s architectural heritage. The natural landscape, local history and character of the harbor offer different ways to plan your stay.

Wetland landscape and nature

To the east, the Marais de Saint-Georges-de-Rex et d’Amuré covers 125 ha of wet meadows. The Marais de Saint-Georges-de-Rex is home to wetland plants, the marsh fritillary, alpine longhorn beetle, genet and European otter. The natural environment spans everything from vegetation and insects to mammals. You can focus on the wet meadow landscape or on its different groups of species; both perspectives are part of Saint-Georges-de-Rex’s natural character.

The loop through the marsh

The “En route pour le Marais” loop is rated very easy, takes 1 hour 30 minutes and is 6.0 km long. It passes through numerous canals and over bridges in the Marais de Saint-Georges-de-Rex. Three details are useful for planning: the distance indicates the route length, the duration indicates the time required, and the rating indicates the level of difficulty. This lets you consider distance and time separately, rather than equating length with difficulty. Check route information locally before setting out, as seasonal conditions can affect walking.

Harbor and water engineering

At the Port de Saint-Georges-de-Rex, there is a gently sloping, grassed slipway and stone quay walls with two access points. The harbor and its access channel, the rigole de Rimonboeuf, were excavated entirely in limestone between 1850 and 1870. This history concerns both the harbor and its associated channel. The site can be understood both through the work involved in excavating the limestone and through its features along the water: the slipway, stone quay walls and two access points give it a distinctive form.

Washhouse and church

The Lavoir de la Panification is a polygonal washhouse fed by a spring, with a covered washing area. Polygonal means having many sides, so its shape is another defining feature alongside the spring water and covered area. The Église Saint-Georges was built in 1882 and preserves a polychrome wooden tabernacle from the 17th century, as well as a bell dating from 1781. Polychrome means multicolored and describes the design of the tabernacle here. The construction date and furnishings refer to different periods: the bell and tabernacle are older than the church building. At the Lavoir, the shape and connection to water take center stage; at the church, its construction date and preserved furnishings provide the historical focus.

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