18 February 2024
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! Are you ready? Then, let’s go!
Landscape of dry marsh.
It’s a worthwhile step during a trip in the Marais poitevin, the Green Venice is facing you for a weekend in the Marais poitevin! This part of the marshlands is in fact the flood area of the Marsh and is characterised by a maze of channels and a dense vegetation. Going into the Green Venice is like discovering picturesque villages and a territory filled with myths and legends.
As the capital city of the Green Venice, Coulon is also an interesting place to discover during a weekend. This typical village with colourful house is the ideal starting point for your escapade on the channels of the Green Venice. You can then choose to rent a boat or picnic on the shores. Remind yourself not to pollute the surrounding wilderness while picking up your garbage… The Marais poitevin is an exceptional territory, make sure it stays the same!
A weekend in the Marais poitevin, in the heart of the dry marsh, can be a way to disconnect yourself during an enchanting break in the wilderness. Indeed, with its borderless landscapes, a rich wild fauna and flora, but also kilometres of nature trails, how could you not answer Mother Nature’s call?
Landscape of dry march.
Then, go for a walk or a ride during a weekend and discover the wide landscapes of the dry marsh. You can admire the straight channels separating the large meadows of this part of the marsh cultivated by men for centuries. A dry marsh that is also used as a reserve for lots of animal species. You can also decide to roam the green landscapes of the wet marsh, and for that we advise you to rent a flat boat that will allow you to discover parts of the marsh that can be accessible only by boat!
Finally, take a moment during this weekend in the Marais poitevin to discover its maritime part and particularly the Aiguillon Bay, a true open sky ornithological reserve! Indeed, numerous species spend part of the year there and let the holidaymakers admire them when visiting the area.
You can walk the trail surrounding the Aiguillon Bay, we however advise you to rent a bike and follow the bike paths, but also do gustatory halts along mussels and oysters parks of the Aiguillon Bay. Tasting mussels in this gorgeous landscape of the Marais poitevin is the true taste of weekends!
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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