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Visiting an oyster farm in the Marais poitevin

12 November 2018

Holidaymakers and tourists who are familiar with the Aiguillon Bay know the place. The fishmonger’s of the oyster farm “Les Viviers d’Arçay” in la Faute-sur-Mer in Vendée, has an excellent reputation. Fishes and shellfish have a prime place in this seaside resort of Vendée. But Alain Cadichon is first and foremost an oyster farmer before […]

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5. Maritime water-based recreation

Atlantic Wakepark, big thrills in l’Aiguillon-sur-Mer

01 November 2018

Well rested after a nice boat ride with your family on the calm canals of the Green Venice? Willing to get some thrill? There are plenty of possibilities on the Marais poitevin! In l’Aiguillon-sur-Mer, the Atlantic Wakepark is waiting for you. With its nautical lift for beginners and its giant 750-meter nautical lift, beginners and […]

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5. Maritime water-based recreation

Sea kayaking to discover the Aiguillon Bay

30 September 2018

Whether you are with your family or your friends, water activities in the Marais poitevin are numerous. After furrowing the Green Venice with a pigouille pole during a boat trip, there is nothing better than a little walk on the sea shore and the Aiguillon Bay to enjoy new aquatic experiences. The sailing club of […]

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5. Maritime water-based recreation

Discovering the paddle in La Tranche-sur-Mer

17 September 2018

Far from the quietness of boat trips on the canals of the Marais poitevin, from Coulon to Marans, the fine sand beaches of South Vendée also offer numerous activities. The burgeoning stand-up paddle tests beginners’ balance and inevitably offers nice and rarely controlled dives. Hopefully, water temperature is nice in La Tranche-sur-Mer in August! Wave […]

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1. Editions and practical information

The Marais Poitevin Park’s editions to organize your stay in the best way

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 […]

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1. Editions and practical information

The Marais poitevin, a top tourist destination

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 […]

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3. bike ride

The Vélidéale, a new bike route for lovers of the little queen (bicycle)

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 […]

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2. water-based recreation

17 canoe-kayak trips to discover the Marais Poitevin along the waterways.

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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