{"id":503396,"date":"2018-06-11T17:07:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T15:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parc-marais-poitevin.fr?p=503396"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:24:13","slug":"boat-ride-poitevin-marsh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parc-marais-poitevin.fr\/en\/water-based-recreation\/boat-ride-poitevin-marsh","title":{"rendered":"A boat ride in the Marais poitevin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Marais poitevin<\/a> is known for being one of the largest wet areas in France. The Green Venice<\/a><\/strong>, the floodable part of the Marsh is part of its renown, and thousands of tourists come to discover the canals of the Marais poitevin each year. Therefore, why not going for a boat ride<\/strong> in the Marais poitevin? It is certainly one of the quietest and most pleasant ways to discover the Marais poitevin Park.<\/a><\/p>\n

Go for a boat ride in the Marais poitevin<\/h2>\n

A boat ride is an unusual way to discover the variety of landscapes<\/strong><\/a> in the region. Come aboard a small boat and navigate for an afternoon on the numerous canals of the wet marsh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Boat trip with a guide<\/p><\/div>\n

You can observe the green landscapes of the Green Venice, a jewel and a pride of the inhabitants of the Marais poitevin Regional Natural Park<\/strong>. A boat trip<\/strong> can also be an opportunity to visit some of the villages<\/a> you will cross! You can thus have a gourmet halt and recharge your batteries with a plate of \u201cMogettes\u201d beans or an eel terrine!<\/p>\n

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GO SPEND A DAY IN A BOAT TRIP!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A boat trip with or without boatman?<\/h2>\n
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Boat trip in the Marais Poitevin<\/p><\/div>\n

There are a number of ways to do your boat trip<\/a> in the Marais poitevin. You can go freely to the discovery of canals for an hour, two hours of half a day. A detailed map will be given to you and you will then enjoy the beauty of the Marais poitevin and also navigate on the canals of the territory.
\nYou can also choose to visit the Poitevin Marsh with a boatman-guide for a one-to-two-hour trip<\/strong>. You will learn the richness and the little secrets of this exceptional territory.<\/p>\n

Numerous jetties in the Marais poitevin<\/h2>\n

In any way, you will always find a jetty to go for a boat ride on the canals of the Marais poitevin.<\/p>\n

There are more than 20 jetties that can offer you boat trips with or without guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Some of them have received the \u201cValeurs Parc naturel r\u00e9gional\u201d<\/strong> label<\/a>, which is based on three main principles: the environment, human values, and local engagement. They commit to:
\n\u2022 Welcoming and raising awareness among all visitors about the \u201cRegional Natural Park\u201d<\/strong> values,
\n\u2022 Preserving the quality of the natural and cultural heritage of the Marais Poitevin,
\n\u2022 Sharing eco-friendly practices and human-centered values at the heart of local activities.<\/p>\n
Here is the list of boarding points that have been awarded the<\/a> Valeurs Parc naturel label<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Find a jetty in the Marais poitevin<\/h2>\n
To help you find a jetty in the Marais poitevin, here are below a few useful links:<\/p>\n