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If a visit to the Ornithological Park of the Marais poitevin is a must-see for visitors, it is not the only activity available in the place. With or without a guide, you can also ride a boat and discover the secret and quiet marsh of Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud. A guided boat trip marked Values regional Park Under […]

The House of Milling, a site steeped in history Just a few meters away from the Royal Abbey of Nieul-sur-l’Autise stands another treasure of the heritage in the Marais poitevin. The Small Town of Character from Vendée is the home of the House of Milling on the riverbank. As the last watermill built in 1728 […]

It is one of the Marais poitevin’s emblems, one that we see in its natural environment during a bike ride or a hike. The Angelica can be wild or in cultures. Its long grooved stem, at the same time thick and hollow, can grow up to two metres high and its characteristic, aromatic odour makes […]

As an original day out, the geocaching app Terra Aventura offers a circuit in the heart of the Marais poitevin in Saint-Georges-de-Rex, Deux-Sèvres. In this new 2.0 treasure hunt, you will discover the Marsh in a different way. Will you solve the puzzles spread over the course and locate the hidden treasure? What is Terra […]

It was during one of the first true spring days that we started our journey on the “sentier des Nattes” pathway in Aziré, Vendée, for a 9-km walk. While the temperature was getting close to 30°C (86°F), there was no better way to cool off than to be in the heart of the “Green Venice”. […]

The biggest canoeing event at night, the Rallye du Marais (Rally of the Marsh) is an event that gathers each year thousands of spectators and participants in the heart of the Marais poitevin. A colourful event, the Rallye du Marais is celebrating this year its 45th edition on the 29th and 30th June. Once again […]

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 […]

Created in 2016 by the Federation of the Regional Natural Parks of France, the label “Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional” is part of an overall promotion of responsible and sensible tourism. It was thus obvious for Sophie and Ronan Saint-Jalmes, the owners of the Sainte Mégrine accommodations in the heart of the Marais poitevin in Coulon, […]

Do you think you know everything about the Poitevin Marsh, every part of it, from Niort to La Tranche-sur-Mer? Now, thanks to new technologies, you can. The Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park has just created a new type of trip where, thanks to the app Baludik, you can discover the Marais poitevin in a playful […]

The Maraisthon is a special running competition which has an ecological and sportive approach. As a landmark event of the early summer in the Marais poitevin for 10 years, it is becoming a growing success year after year.   A marathon with an ecological approach On June 15th and 16th 2019, in the heart of […]