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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A partnership for the replanting of trees in the Marais Poitevin Since 2023, several service providers have signed a sponsorship agreement with the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park and the Heritage Foundation (“Fondation du Patrimoine“) to contribute to the replanting of trees in the Marais Poitevin. It is a thoughtful initiative in which they have […]

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 […]

In the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park, there is so much to do in summer to enjoy nature and unwind. Bike ride, boat ride, walk… The list is long and here is below the top 12 of the things to do this summer in the Marais poitevin! 1: A boat ride in the Marais poitevin […]

The Marais poitevin and its diverse landscapes attract each year hundreds of thousands of visitors ! And if this region is a great spot for holidays, some of you would like to discover it during the weekend. We have just prepared a list of places to visit for your next weekend in the Marais poitevin! […]

The Heritage Foundation (“Fondation du Patrimoine“) and the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park are launching a unique initiative to support the iconic landscape of the Marais Poitevin: a puzzle, the proceeds from which will contribute to our tree replanting program for the region. This initiative adds to the actions already implemented with the Heritage Foundation […]

Staying on a houseboat in the Marais Poitevin – why not? Indeed, spending the night on the water aboard a boat during a river expedition is an activity you can enjoy in the Marais.   Become the captain and explore the Marais Poitevin in a whole new way! It’s easy to do – the agency […]

The Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park not only attracts protected nature and beautiful landscapes lovers, but it is also a paradise for migratory birds. As they follow a migration route North-South that crosses the Marais poitevin, the territory becomes an ideal halt for them. Each year some 500,000 birds fly over the Marais Poitevin in […]