22 May 2024
Editions filled with plenty of ideas to create a tailor-made stay!!
Find all the tourist activities available in the Marais Poitevin: boat rides, canoeing, sightseeing spots, bike rentals, bird-watching locations, seaside activities…
Inspirations Along the Water… A Discovery Journal
A magazine that unveils the natural and heritage treasures of this magnificent region, with its diverse landscapes always connected to water. It encourages taking the time to wander on foot, by bike, by boat, or even to enjoy bouchot mussels at the port in Charron.
Thanks to filters, refine your search: by type of hike, as well as by the duration of the walk, the length of the route, or its difficulty level!
Maps of the Marais Poitevin bike trails – €1 per card – €4 for 4 cards
These maps cover nearly 800 kilometers of cycling loops, with routes ranging from 4 to 38 km.
The area is large, so it is presented on 4 maps (north, south, east, and west). They are sold either individually for €1.50 or as a set of 4 maps in a sleeve for €4.
This map is designed to make your hikes along the waterways of the Marais Poitevin easier by referencing the trail markers: perfect for canoe or boat rides without a guide.
Ornithological guide to the Marais Poitevin (only in french) – €5
This guide features 14 sites for birdwatching in the western part of the Marais Poitevin. Every year, dozens of bird species, both common and rare, stop over or settle in the Marais Poitevin, a true migratory corridor.
Edited by Romain Gaillard, in partnership with the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, this guide presents 17 routes with detailed technical information such as embarkation points, regulations, and trail markers. A total of 135 kilometers of canals and waterways to explore. The routes range from 1.5 hours to a full day.
Find all the events of the Regional Natural Park to experience in the Marais Poitevin region… Nature, culture, markets, outdoor sports… Events that align with the missions of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park!
It’s very simple: by bike, train, or car (carpooling)—everything is possible to come and discover this unique area!
For more information, you can find the contact details of the local Tourist Offices.
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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