The national brand Accueil Vélo guarantees a high quality experience on cycle routes in the Marais poitevin. During your cycle rides to discover the various landscapes of the Green Venice of the shores of South Vendée, you can have what you and your bike need to enjoy any halt. What is the brand Accueil Vélo? […]
La Vélodyssée is a long-distance cycling route that runs along the Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to Portugal, and goes through the Marais poitevin for 75 kilometres. From the Aiguillon Bay in Vendée to La Rochelle, two steps of this maritime bicycle path allow you to discover the coastal Marais poitevin. A bike trip along the […]
The “Vélo Francette” bike route is a big success and perfect for those who want to discover the Marais poitevin with family or friends. You cycle across the Natural Regional Park, from Niort to the coastline of Vendée, through the typical villages of the Marsh. The secure bike paths are the nest choice for a […]
Are you a runner and used to long distances? Are you looking to push your limits in a natural environment with countless long trail-running routes to choose from? The Marais poitevin is the place for you! Last autumn, the Niort – Marais poitevin – Vallée de la Sèvre Niortaise Tourist Office developed officially-recognised trail-running routes […]
Find the hiking trails on the website of the Marais poitevin Are you looking to explore the Marais poitevin? Look no further, click on the “Itineraries” tab and you’ll find more than 190 hiking, cycling or horse-riding loop trails. On this “itineraries” page you’ll be able to filter or narrow your search by type of […]
An initiative by the Green Venice Cycling Club The Marais poitevin is cycling heaven, for both occasional and regular cyclists! Sunday cyclists have 800 kilometres of loop itineraries at their disposal across the Marais poitevin region, enough to keep everyone happy. For seasoned pedallers, there’s now an itinerary to take them all the way around […]
At the heart of the marshland, the orchestra is playing a symphony that echoes all around us, and the musicians are the birds. They set the tone, we are simply guests in their kingdom now. We see why fans of birdwatching enjoy coming to this area of France, the largest wetland on the Atlantic coast. […]
Cycle along the quiet paths and enjoy the peace-and-quiet of the wild environment as you cross through the villages of the marshland. The diverse landscapes make this the perfect place for fishing, an activity that is very easy to try here. From abbeys to museums, dive head first into the history of the Marais poitevin […]
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 […]
Your Marais poitevin visitors’ guide A magazine has been published by the Marais poitevin Regional Nature Park, the ultimate nature destination! This 32-page visitors’ guide presents all the natural riches and heritage gems of this magnificent region of contrasting landscapes: Aiguillon Bay and the coast, where freshwater meets the salty ocean, The dry marshes and […]
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.
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