13 February 2025
Situated in the Departments of Vendée, Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime, the Marais poitevin is a unique destination! For your next holidays, lose yourself in this exceptional territory, a safe place to live and known for its natural resources! Want to join us?
A trip in the Marais poitevin is the perfect occasion to get away from the urban activity and appreciate the pleasures of Mother Nature! Located in the middle of gorgeous and green landscapes, you have everything you need to relax and appreciate quietness and authenticity.
Get lost in the channels of the Green Venice during your trip by boat in the Marais poitevin. It’s the perfect activity to explore the surrounding nature and discover the famous landscapes of the Marais poitevin Regional Nature Park.
You can also go for a hike on the trails of the wet marsh, the dry marsh or the coastline. With its trails dedicated to hiking, the Park is a true example of playing fields for hiking lovers.
Your trip in the Marais poitevin will be an opportunity to take a detour to a village. Those villages, surrounded by greenery, hide many treasures and contribute to the richness of the region.
At the bend of a path, after crossing a bridge or a shore, you will arrive in one of the many villages of the Marais poitevin! Take this opportunity to stroll in the coloured villages and discover the local gastronomy or other cultural trips.
Some services are marked Valeurs Parc naturel régional wicth is based on 3 major points: the environment, the human dimension and the local : Accommodations, tourist sites, guided bike tours, stays, local products…
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 […]
14 January 2026
The Marais Poitevin, Nature’s Treasures The Marais Poitevin, designated as a Regional Natural Park, a Grand Site of France, and a Ramsar site for its significant wetland area, is an exceptional region where water shapes both the landscapes and biodiversity. Wet meadows, canals, reed beds, as well as beaches and dunes of the coastline, limestone […]
20 July 2025
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 […]
17 June 2025
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! The Marais poitevin, a geographically exceptional territory When we talk about the Marais poitevin, this […]
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