Try your hand at naturalistic sketching at the Vieux Salins d’Hyères with a guide from the LPO. Learn how to observe and draw birds in the wild.
Learn the basics of naturalist sketching in the heart of the Vieux Salins d’Hyères, accompanied by a nature guide from the LPO. Learn to observe and sketch birds by paying attention to their postures, silhouettes, and the details of their plumage. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, this outdoor workshop combines an introduction to ornithology with the joy of drawing.
Highlights
• A workshop open to everyone ages 13 and up.
• Guidance from an LPO nature guide
• A remarkable natural setting in the heart of the Vieux Salins d’Hyères.
Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity date.
What to Expect
Take the time to observe the birds of the Vieux Salins d’Hyères and learn the basics of naturalistic sketching during an outdoor drawing workshop.
Accompanied by a nature guide from the LPO PACA, train your eye to recognize and depict the various postures, silhouettes, and distinctive features of the birds’ plumage.
Whether you’re already an experienced sketcher or simply want to give it a try, this introductory session invites you to discover ornithology in a new way—through an artistic approach that highlights the site’s biodiversity.
Sketching supplies are provided so you can fully enjoy this 2.5-hour exploration.
Practical Information
• The price includes: Materials: paper and pencils needed for sketching.
• What to bring: Closed-toe shoes, a windbreaker, a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle (required).
• Accessibility: Accessible to people with limited mobility and wheelchair users, only when the ground is dry. Not accessible to strollers.
• Public transportation: From downtown Hyères, take line 63 toward Moulin Premier and get off at the “Vieux Salins” stop.
• Parking: Free beach parking nearby.
• Activity subject to favorable weather conditions. In case of bad weather, the workshop will be canceled or rescheduled.
Tip from the Tourist Office
• Extend your exploration of the Vieux Salins d’Hyères with a leisurely stroll along the coastal trail.
• Join a guided bird-watching tour with the LPO
Service Provider’s Environmental Commitment
The LPO PACA raises participants’ awareness of the biodiversity of the Vieux Salins d’Hyères through an artistic approach based on observation and respect for the natural environment.
The service provider is also working toward obtaining the “Esprit Parc national – Port-Cros” certification for this activity.