Visit the Marais Poitevin

The Marais Poitevin is a mysterious area in the west of France, which has been awarded the “Grand site de France” label for its authenticity and high visitor numbers. It covers just over 110,000 hectares of preserved space, where marshes, waterways, mountains, gullies and human settlements come together in perfect ecological balance. This green expanse straddling the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire regions is also home to a diverse range of wildlife.

A great tourist heritage in a natural environment

An unsuspected wealth lies hidden in this green valley, harmoniously shaded and with a landscape structured by dry and wet marshes. One of the largest wetlands in France, it’s an Eldorado for ecotourism. In fact, the Marais Poitevin encompasses a vast natural park of attractions that is maintained by major cultural, agricultural and craft activities. You’ll have the opportunity to recharge your batteries on hundreds of kilometers of bike paths, while visiting the many tourist circuits along the Sèvre niortaise.

Discover a tourist offer facilitated by several means of locomotion

For your next vacation, set sail for a destination with no time limits and enjoy an extraordinary experience. From boat and bike rides to seaside hikes and visits to wildlife parks, you’re sure to find something to suit all tastes. From the quays of Coulon, numerous boatmen await your discovery of the “Green Venice”. Immerse yourself in this open-air labyrinth shaped by man, who has done his utmost to preserve a landscape of poplars, ashes, conches and canals. This wintering site is home to over 250 species of birds.