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Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

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Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

In 1800, swamps were viewed as unhealthy places.

This swamp was drained with pumps and dams to convert it into agricultural land.

In this episode, we discover how biodiversity has been saved and restored in this unique ecosystem in the French Landes.

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