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The Marais poitevin, a top tourist destination The Marais poitevin proposes all sorts of ways for holidaymakers to explore, not just boat trips, but also by canoe or paddleboard, on foot, by bike or even in a horse-drawn carriage or a hot-air balloon. There are also museums to visit as well as the Park information […]
15 January 2021
Your Marais poitevin visitors’ guide A magazine has been published by the Marais poitevin Regional Nature Park, the ultimate nature destination! This 32-page visitors’ guide presents all the natural riches and heritage gems of this magnificent region of contrasting landscapes: Aiguillon Bay and the coast, where freshwater meets the salty ocean, The dry marshes and […]
08 July 2019
The Maraisthon is a special running competition which has an ecological and sportive approach. As a landmark event of the early summer in the Marais poitevin for 10 years, it is becoming a growing success year after year. A marathon with an ecological approach On June 15th and 16th 2019, in the heart of […]
13 March 2019
Whatever the activity you do – a boat trip with your family or your friends, a hike or a bike ride – it is possible that you have seen here and there this new logo: Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional. As a national label developed since 2017 in the Marais poitevin, it brings together more and […]
17 June 2018
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 […]
11 June 2018
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 […]
18 February 2018
The Marais poitevin and its diverse landscapes attract each year hundreds of thousands of visitors ! And if this region is a great spot for holidays, some of you would like to discover it during the weekend. We have just prepared a list of places to visit for your next weekend in the Marais poitevin! […]
22 May 2024
Editions filled with plenty of ideas to create a tailor-made stay!! Documents to download: Download the map of the Marais Poitevin Find all the tourist activities available in the Marais Poitevin: boat rides, canoeing, sightseeing spots, bike rentals, bird-watching locations, seaside activities… Download the magazine Inspirations Along the Water… A […]
28 April 2024
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 […]
02 July 2024
The Vélidéale, a route of the Parks A new bike route has been created: the Vélidéale. Stretching over 665 kilometers, it connects Lake Vassivière in Creuse to the Brière marshes near Saint-Nazaire, passing through 6 departments: Creuse, Haute-Vienne, Charente, Deux-Sèvres, Vendée, and Loire-Atlantique. Download the brochure with the map of the Vélidéale It is […]
30 May 2024
A book written and illustrated by a local The author, Romain Gaillard, is a native of the Marais and resides in Sansais. A lover of this region, he has been exploring it for many years aboard his boat. He knows every corner of it and already shares his outings on his blog, “Le Blog du […]
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