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Since navigating with a traditional boat on the canals of the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park is way more than just a river stroll. It can be interesting to get into this experience firstly with a visit at the House of the Marais poitevin to get all the subtilities and secrets that you will encounter […]

Located on the gates of the Marais poitevin, in the department of the Deux-Sèvres, the city of Niort is an essential step for your trip in the Marais poitevin. Even though it is known to be the capital city of French mutual and insurances, Niort is still a city with a rich long-standing heritage that […]

More and more visitor come to the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park to enjoy the richness of its natural and cultural heritage across the water. At the same time, the hotel offering boomed to guide travellers and promote the territory. But if it is possible to spend the night in camping to be closer to […]

A trip in the Marais poitevin is the perfect opportunity to visit La Rochelle. The capital city of the Charente-Maritime can be enjoyed during a day filled with historical discoveries and coastal walks. Visit La Rochelle, a historic city Facing the Atlantic Ocean and the island of Ré, a few kilometres South-West of the Marais […]

Are you planning to go on holiday in the Marais poitevin? Do you have any questions on the geographical specificities of this exceptional site? Let’s discover the curiosities that make the Marais poitevin a popular destination for adventurers like you! The Marais poitevin, a geographically exceptional territory When we talk about the Marais poitevin, this […]

Spending your holidays in the Marais poitevin is a true adventure. Between its wild landscapes and the quiet atmosphere prevailing here, we can only advise you to choose a holiday rental inside the Marais poitevin! You have a choice between hotels, campsites, country cottages and bed and breakfasts. Here is a brief overview of accommodations […]

During your trip in the Marais poitevin (by foot, by bike or by traditional boat), you can stop for a picnic on the banks of the canals that punctuate the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park. But you will then miss the local gastronomy! So, to enjoy a good meal in this beautiful territory, there’s nothing […]

Nestled between La Rochelle and Niort in the heart of the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park, Marans a beautiful small town between land and sea to which we quickly got attracted. Marans is, with its history that goes back to the Middle-Ages, one of the largest towns of Charente-Maritime -almost the same area as the […]

The Marais poitevin is known for being one of the largest wet areas in France. The Green Venice, the floodable part of the Marsh is part of its renown, and thousands of tourists come to discover the canals of the Marais poitevin each year. Therefore, why not going for a boat ride in the Marais […]

A coastline created by man If the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park is nowadays a magnificent wild space with unspoilt surroundings, it was first a gigantic gulf, the Gulf of Pictons, which was partly submerged by the ocean at high tide and subject to floods. Generations of monks and marsh inhabitants gradually shaped the landscape […]