Discover the Marais Poitevin

Discover an exceptional natural region

Straddling three departments (Vendée, Charente-Maritime and Deux-Sèvres), the Marais Poitevin is a richly preserved natural area.

Covering almost 100,000 hectares, the Marais Poitevin is an ideal place to visit during your stay in a guest room or cottage in Charente-Maritime at La Garenne Saint-Germain.

The must-sees of the Marais Poitevin

Boat trips on the marshes
Would you like to explore the marshes in a traditional flat-bottomed boat? There are several options, with or without a guide.
 

• Cardinaud pier - visit with or without a guide

Address: 59 Avenue de la Repentie, 79460 Magne
Prices: from €19 per adult, €13 per child (5 to 11 years old included)
Telephone: 05.49.35.90.47
 

• Prada pier - visit with and without a guide

Address: Place de la Coutume, 79510 Coulon
Prices: from €9 per adult, €7 per child
Telephone: 05.49.35.97.63


Bike rides
Take advantage of 850 kilometres of cycle paths to discover the Marais Poitevin! Discover the essential routes:

• From Niort to Coulon with the VéloFrancette

Distance: 17 kilometres
Duration : about 1h15
Level: easy
> See the route
 

• From Marans to La Rochelle with the Vélodyssée

Distance : 25,5 kilometres
Duration : about 1h45
Level : medium
> See the route
 

• The "Coteaux en Marais" loop from Courçon

Distance: 32.5 kilometres
Duration: about 3 hours
Level : medium
> See the route

   

Good deal!

During your stay, La Garenne Saint-Germain offers you several bicycles (more information)


Don't wait any longer and book now your guest room or your cottage in Charente-Maritime at la Garenne Saint-Germain !