© © CPIERéserve Naturelle Nationale de la Tourbière de Mathon
About
Situated in the commune of Lessay, the Mathon Peat Bog National Nature Reserve, despite its modest 16-hectare surface area, nevertheless houses a remarkable natural heritage composed of numerous habitats of European interest: dry moorland with peat, acid peat bog with sphagnum mosses, alkaline marshes, alder - wet willow, oak woods, wet meadows with orchids... a real botanical jewel, this site is home to more than 300 species of higher plants in particular. As for the fauna, there are more than 1200 species of invertebrates, about thirty species of nesting birds...
From the tourism feed, updated 6 Nov 2026 by Attitude Manche. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Tourbière de Mathon?
- Not confirmed. The tourism listing ticks "no pets" without giving a rule; that often means "on request", so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Tourbière de Mathon?
- Yes: O' Coupe Faim (8 km, dogs allowed), O'lala Bar & Restaurant (9 km, dogs allowed), Le B17 (17 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Tourbière de Mathon?
- Yes: Plage d'Armanville à Pirou (7 km, dogs allowed), Plage de la Cale Louis Robert à Pirou (8 km, summer dog ban), Plage d'Anneville-sur-Mer (13 km, summer dog ban).
- Where is Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Tourbière de Mathon?
- 50430 Lessay, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
Data: DATAtourisme / Attitude Manche, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record