Charming Stay in the Marais poitevin

charming Marais poitevin

 

Discover the Green Venice in 3 or 4 days, a cathedral of greenery unfolding miles of the shaded waterways we call ‘conches’, ‘rigoles’ or ‘biefs’, and succumb to the loveliness and tranquillity of the setting. 15 mn from your cottage.

 

 

 

  • Self-guided visit of the Maison des Marais Mouillés at Coulon, an Ecomuseum dedicated to this protected natural site half-way between earth and water, the Marais Poitevin. Site-specific themes are presented, such as flora, habitat, eel fishing, history of the Marais, etc. (becarefull it's open up to november).

 

  • 2-hour-guided boat tour through the channels and waterways of Green Venice. A pleasant, original way to discover the old Gulf of Pictons with your spouse, friends or with the family. To rent a boat The Martin Pêcheur (Open all over the year)

 

  • Why not ride an electrically-assisted bicycle tour in the Marais poitevin ? It's the best way to discover Niort, the Poitou marshlands and their surroundings without undue physical effort. The bikes are powered for up to 70 km. Reservation required. To rent a bike

 

  • Niort City : This is a charming town that has become the headquarters of a number of major national or regional financial institutions. This influx of employment and business has allowed the town to combine its historic centre with its Donjon and attractions with some gastronomic restaurants, bars, cinema (with original version) and shops for visitors to enjoy. On thursday we recommend the market from 9 AM to 12 AM. You can also visit Agesci Museum with its tree different collections : fine arts-decorative arts, scinetific objects-history, natural history cabinets of curiosities. Niort is also a very 'green' town. You can walk along the riverbank to the edge of the nearby Marais Poitevin along a man-made embankment surrounded by trees and greenery.