Vendée · Pays de la Loire · France · 56 acres (23 ha)
Vendée, Pays de la Loire 56 acres (23 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at La Cité des Oiseaux
La Cité des Oiseaux is a lowland lake in the Vendée region of western France, offering accessible fishing in the heart of Pays de la Loire's gentle countryside. This productive water is ideal for anglers seeking a relaxed day on calm, sheltered terrain with good populations of coarse fish.
Department
Vendée
Region
Pays de la Loire
Water Type
Water
Size
56 acres (23 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Vendée
Fishing Rules & Regulations — La Cité des Oiseaux
Night fishing at La Cité des Oiseaux is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at La Cité des Oiseaux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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La Cité des Oiseaux holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, crucian carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, rudd, ide.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish La Cité des Oiseaux — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Vendée. Licences are available online before your trip.
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La Cité des Oiseaux covers 56 acres (23 ha) in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France.
What fish can I catch at La Cité des Oiseaux?+
The water holds Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, crucian carp, tench, pike, perch, roach, bream, rudd, ide.
Is night fishing allowed at La Cité des Oiseaux?+
Night fishing at La Cité des Oiseaux is subject to local rules. Night carp fishing allowed only on marked sites defined by prefectural order, not generally permitted Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at La Cité des Oiseaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at La Cité des Oiseaux under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at La Cité des Oiseaux?+
Boats are not permitted at La Cité des Oiseaux. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish La Cité des Oiseaux?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Vendée). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to La Cité des Oiseaux
To fish La Cité des Oiseaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Vendée is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
