Réserve naturelle de la gare des ramières

The Réserve naturelle nationale des Ramières du Val de Drôme is a national nature reserve located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It covers an area of 346 hectares and protects a portion of the Drôme river. The reserve features a diverse range of habitats, including a wild river, gravel banks and islands, riparian forests of willows and poplars, meadows with orchids, and phreatic resurgences. The site is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including 680 plant species, 280 vertebrate species, and 46 species of dragonflies. The reserve is also an important stopover for migratory birds, with over 100 species passing through the area. The La Gare des Ramières, a former hotel-restaurant, serves as the reserve's visitor center and offers educational and tourist activities. The reserve is managed by the Communauté de communes du Val de Drôme and is protected by a decree