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Natural treasures

Get into the intimacy of an exceptional nature.

A prodigious show is right in front of you.
In the meandering of a path, to the river’s edge, in the heart of a village, on the beach…
A magical landscape anywhere, at any time.

Natural treasures
The Rosalia longicorn
The snake’s head fritillary
The otter
Gentleness
Heron
During the winter
Water birds
Rocked by the wind
Viewing spots
A cosy nest
Organise your stay

Have privileged meetings.

A Rosalia longicorn, a rare and spectacular blue insect.

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Like a tulip being upside down,

the delicate and colourful snake’s head fritillary is one thing
that you will never miss in the grass.

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The otter, discrete,

yet present.

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A day in a boat

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A fishing scene like you have never seen before.

Grey, purple… The Marsh is the home of 6 different heron species.

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Gems during the winter.

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Freezing cold outside?

Now is the time to observe the Common Shelducks and other water birds. The cold weather from Northern Europe motivates them to migrate to the Marsh.

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Let the wind rock you,

as you come closer to the shore

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Surf between the beach and the nature

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Numerous viewing points

in free access are waiting for you at the different attraction places of the Marais Poitevin.

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Your day has come to an end, now is the time for a nice rest.

Choose a cosy nest for your night.

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Organise your stay

Tourist Office
Niort Marais Poitevin

Sector of Niort
and the Deux-Sèvres

Tourist Office
Aunis Marais Poitevin

Sector of Marans
and Charente-Maritime

Office de tourisme
Vendée Grand Sud

Sector of Fontenay-le-Comte
and Vendée Grand Sud

Tourist Office
Vendée du Sud

Sector of Luçon
and Vendée du Sud

Tourist Office
Vendée Grand Littoral

Sector of Vendée coastline

Tourist Office
La Tranche-sur-Mer

Sector of La Tranche-sur-Mer

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In the intimacy
of the villages

On the board for your next holidays. Curled up between land and sea, the Marais poitevin is a unique and timeless destination. With its “Natural Regional Park” and “Grand Site de France” labels, its stunning beauty is waiting for you.