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Ideas for exploring the Marais Poitevin

06 January 2022

Find the hiking trails on the website of the Marais poitevin Are you looking to explore the Marais poitevin? Look no further, click on the “Itineraries” tab and you’ll find more than 190 hiking, cycling or horse-riding loop trails. On this “itineraries” page you’ll be able to filter or narrow your search by type of […]

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The “Tour du Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin” permanent cycling route

11 September 2021

An initiative by the Green Venice Cycling Club The Marais poitevin is cycling heaven, for both occasional and regular cyclists! Sunday cyclists have 800 kilometres of loop itineraries at their disposal across the Marais poitevin region, enough to keep everyone happy. For seasoned pedallers, there’s now an itinerary to take them all the way around […]

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Guided bike ride in the heart of the Marais poitevin

07 April 2020

Follow the guide to unveil the secrets of the Marais poitevin Exploring the paths of the Marais poitevin by bike is a pleasant way to discover the beautiful landscapes, but it can be even better with a few explanations to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the region. Damien, a guide at Original Vélo Tour, […]

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The brand Accueil Vélo in the Marais poitevin

03 March 2020

The national brand Accueil Vélo guarantees a high quality experience on cycle routes in the Marais poitevin. During your cycle rides to discover the various landscapes of the Green Venice of the shores of South Vendée, you can have what you and your bike need to enjoy any halt. What is the brand Accueil Vélo? […]

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La Vélodyssée, the Marais poitevin easy peasy

10 November 2019

La Vélodyssée is a long-distance cycling route that runs along the Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to Portugal, and goes through the Marais poitevin for 75 kilometres. From the Aiguillon Bay in Vendée to La Rochelle, two steps of this maritime bicycle path allow you to discover the coastal Marais poitevin. A bike trip along the […]

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Cycling across the Marais poitevin with the “Vélo Francette” bike route

23 August 2019

The “Vélo Francette” bike route is a big success and perfect for those who want to discover the Marais poitevin with family or friends. You cycle across the Natural Regional Park, from Niort to the coastline of Vendée, through the typical villages of the Marsh. The secure bike paths are the nest choice for a […]

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Baludik, your connected partner for your trips in the Marais poitevin

13 August 2019

Do you think you know everything about the Poitevin Marsh, every part of it, from Niort to La Tranche-sur-Mer? Now, thanks to new technologies, you can. The Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park has just created a new type of trip where, thanks to the app Baludik, you can discover the Marais poitevin in a playful […]

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The website ignrando.fr to prepare your bike rides in the Marais poitevin

26 March 2019

Do you want to hike or ride a bike with your family? The Marais poitevin offers numerous opportunities for outings and activities for everyone. Work your way through these proposals with the website ignrando.fr, a true reference for your future bike rides. A free website for a bike ride in the Marais poitevin The Marais […]

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A trip in the Marais poitevin

06 June 2018

The Marais poitevin is a unique site in Europe! A true haven, this territory is perfect for disconnection, relaxation and discovery  Located on the borders of the Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime departments, this atypical region along the Atlantic Coast can be discovered during a trip in the Marais poitevin. Go for a walk in the […]

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The Marais poitevin by bike

13 May 2018

Visiting the Marais poitevin by boat is a must see to discover the region. But for those who prefer dry land, there is a nice alternative: bicycle! There are also lots of places to rent a bike, so that you can explore the Marais poitevin. The Marais poitevin  by bike: 850 kilometres of bicycle paths […]

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The Marais poitevin, a top tourist destination

28 April 2021

The Marais poitevin, a highly appreciated tourist destination  The Marais poitevin Regional Nature Park is a tourist destination in its own right. Every year, 1,400,000 visitors come to explore this region that’s one of a kind: largest wetland on the Atlantic coast, 8,200km of waterways, 1,000km of dykes, 594 hydraulic structures, 330 bird species, 750 […]

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Renting a boat in Coulon in the Marais poitevin

03 May 2024

Coulon in the Marais poitevin The Green Venice is a must see for a successful trip in the Marais poitevin: It’s between its thousands of canals bordered with trees and meadows that you can observe a fauna and a flora in their natural state. This “green cathedral » can be quietly discovered during a boat […]

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Discover the Green Venice in the Marais poitevin

10 April 2023

Located in the heart of the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park, the Green Venice is a must see in your trip in the Marais poitevin. This part of the Marsh is certainly the most attractive part for vacationers coming in Vendée, Charente-Maritime or the Deux-Sèvres. With its canals, its vegetation and its unique atmosphere, it’s […]

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Download our map of the Marais poitevin

07 March 2022

Are you planning a visit or a trip in the Marais poitevin? The Park and the tourist offices provide a tourist map so that you can carefully discover the green and wild stretches of the Marais poitevin! Download our tourist map of the Marais poitevin and go discover our natural treasures! Go discover an exceptional […]

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