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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 […]

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 […]

As the sun goes down, right at the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, at Lidon watersports centre, I put on some old trainers and a life jacket. Julien, our guide, gives us a safety briefing: “Kayaking is above-all about holding your paddle correctly and controlling the rotating movement from the waist”. Then […]

If a visit to the Ornithological Park of the Marais poitevin is a must-see for visitors, it is not the only activity available in the place. With or without a guide, you can also ride a boat and discover the secret and quiet marsh of Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud. A guided boat trip marked Values regional Park Under […]

The Marais poitevin along the waterside What better way to fight against hot summer temperatures than a boat trip in the Marais poitevin? The meeting was planned at the jetty of the Green Venice in Le Mazeau, in Vendée for a guided ride. Now boarding! The jetty of the Green Venice, the authentic Marsh Located […]

A morning discovery of crayfish fishing with nets The activity “Crayfish fishing with nets” can be booked on the Internet and is not suitable for late risers. At 9am the apprentice fishers gather at the rallying point in Marans (Charente-Maritime) in the Marais poitevin. Once everybody is present, we drive a few kilometres to Villedoux […]

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 […]

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 […]

The boat, an integral part of the Marais poitevin’s heritage Historically, the wet marsh had been accessible only by boat. Up to the 1960s, it was the only means of transport that inhabitants of the marshes had in order to move. Nowadays, renting a traditional boat has become the preferred means of navigating the 320 […]

To discover the wonders of the Marais poitevin by boat, go to one of the jetties along the thousands of canals crossing this area filled with ecologically rich natural environments! Along the waterways spreading across the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park, you may be surprised about the presence of wildlife here. And it’s naturally inside […]