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.
Hiking on the paths of the Marais
There is one thing that you can’t just get away from your trips in the Marais poitevin: the feeling that you are the Nature’s guest. Here, green and wild landscapes don’t let urban stress come in: we relax and enjoy this moment!
This ambient hedonism can be felt in every spot of the Marais poitevin and unless you are crazy, you will succumb to it!
Therefore, why not go for a walk on the dedicated paths along the waterways? This walk in the Marais poitevin will be an opportunity for you to discover unique landscapes such as the wet marsh, the dry marsh, the Aiguillon Bay or some of the villages inside the Marais poitevin Regional Nature Park.
To find a walking tour in the Marais Poitevin? Don’t hesitate any longer, click on “Itineraries“.
family bike ride
Your visit of the Marais poitevin can also include a bike ride! With its bike paths adapted to family rides, the region becomes a great playground for cyclists!
You can aslo go on a guided hike with Original Vélo Tour market Valeurs Parc naturel régional!
Are you looking for walks in the Marais Poitevin? Don’t hesitate, click on “Itineraries” where there are nearly 180 hiking, cycling or horse riding loops!
The Marais Poitevin is by the way the host of two itineraries known by bike riders: the Vélo Francette, the Vélodyssée and the Vélidéale! A great activity for those who would like to do a nature ride and discover the richness of the Marais poitevin!
Boat trip in the Marais Poitevin
A trip in the Marais poitevin will be also an opportunity to go for a boat trip on the canals of the Green Venice. Whether you want to choose a boat or a canoe for your trip, it’s up to you! Let the streams of the canals rock you and commute between the villages of the Marais poitevin. With or without guide, it’s up to you too!
Some of them have received the Valeurs Parc naturel régional brand, a mark witch is based on 3 major points: the environment, the human dimension and the local: the jetty Les écluses de Bazoin (La Ronde), the ornithological park (Saint Hilaire la Palud), the jetty of the Abbey (Maillezais), that of the Venise Verte (Le Mazeau) and Bardet-Huttiers (Arçais): you are sure to find what you are looking for!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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