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 Le Marais Poitévin
Nice for a pleasant day out getting close to nature.
Location:
To the north and east of
La Rochelle, and to the west of
Niort.
General
Info:
French only website:
Description: Also known as the Green Venice or Little Venice these
Poitou marshlands are a protected natural environment. Covering both
sides of the River Sèvre Niortaise the marshes cover an area of more
than 200,000 acres. The “dry marsh” near the sea is a wide open area
with long canals where migratory birds can been seen. The “wet marsh”
inland boasts beautifully picturesque villages.
Our
recommendations: Head for Coulon (pictured), classified as one of
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, just west of Niort on the D123.
You can get walking guides and maps from the tourist information centre.
For the
children: Try hiring a punt (see picture), either in Coulon or from one of the
many places alongside the river.
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Our favourite attractions in
the Charente / Vendee:
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Aquarium at La Rochelle
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Aqualand theme park
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Atlantic Toboggan
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Château
des Enigmes
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Futuroscope
- Ile de Ré
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Le Dune du Pilat
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Le Marais Poitévin
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Le Puy du Fou
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Tepacap
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Zoo de la Palmyre
If you're staying in the north of this region, consider a
trip to the
Loire
or
Brittany, if you're in the Gironde area then the
Dordogne
is within reach.
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