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!
When we talk about the Marais poitevin, this question is often raised: Where is the Marais poitevin? To answer this question and promote this exceptional territory, we have created a perfect answer for you.
The Marais poitevin straddles several departments. It stretches from the South part of Vendée to the North part of Charente-Maritime and from the West part of the Deux-Sèvres to the Atlantic coast. Besides, this Regional Natural Park is one of the largest in France!
If the Marais poitevin is mainly known for its green wilderness, its borders are close to well-known big cities. Thus, you can stroll in the alleys of Niort or on La Rochelle Harbour. And for those who prefer to stay in the heart of the Marais poitevin, go visit the villages of Coulon, Arçais or La Garette, true havens in the heart of the Marais poitevin!
If Man was so passionate for the Marais poitevin since the Middle-Ages, it’s essentially because of its exceptional ecological richness. This territory is known for its diverse fauna and flora. Besides, ornithologists love tis territory because it’s an important migratory place for birds in Europe.
This ecological richness is partly due to the large wet area of the Marais poitevin which includes not less than one third of the tidal marshes on the Atlantic coast.
DISCOVER AN EXCEPTIONAL NATURE IN THE MARAIS POITEVIN!
Man has always known how to take advantage of this ecological richness and has landscaped the Marais poitevin in two distinct parts. On one side, you have the dry marsh, exploited by Man for agriculture because the soil of the Marais poitevin is very fertile, thanks to the proximity of the ocean. On the other side, you have the wet marsh, subject to floods, also known as the Green Venice. A true have, you can discover it floating on the numerous canals bordering the villages of the Marais poitevin.
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THE MARAIS POITEVIN ALONG THE WATERFRONT
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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