Marais Poitevin Niort

Niort Marais Poitevin: what to do, what to see…

What should you absolutely see, do and taste when you visit Niort and the Marais Poitevin? From the calm waters of the marshes to the old stone monuments Niort and its region will take you back in time on an enchanting break. Immediate boarding!

What to see

  • The Poitevin Marshlands: Green Venice of France
  • The "burning water"
  • The Halls of Niort
  • The Niort Dungeon
  • Church of Saint André
  • The Stocks
  • The Foucault Fort

What to do

  • Visit the Bernard D’Agesci Museum
  • See a photo exhibition at the Villa Pérochon Contemporary Photography Art Centre
  • Play a round on the Niort-Romagné Golf course
  • Go on a donkey ride
  • Visit the Marshland Ecomuseum in Coulon
  • Take a boat trip through Green Venice
  • Go on a treasure hunt in the marshlands
  • Take a carriage ride
  • Go on a hot air balloon trip over the marshlands
    (Departure from Coulon - Magné - Niort, 79510 Coulon, Tel.: +33 (0)6 09 93 95 40)

And nearby:

What to taste

  • The "gratte-cul" (Rose Hip delicacies)
  • Coucougnettes (Marzipan sweets)
  • Pipi d'âne (liquor)
  • The marshland aperitif
  • 'Angelic" liquor
  • "Troussepinette" (local aperitif)
  • Protected PDO "Echiré" butter
  • "Mogettes" sweets
  • Echiré butter caramel
  • "L’angélique confite" (boiled sweets)
  • Racoon Paté
  • Poitevin Stuffing
  • Frogs-leg terrine

What to bring back

  • A bottle of the local aperitif
  • A bottle of "Angelic" liquor
  • A bag of "mogette" sweets
  • A bag of "Echiré" butter caramels
  • "Tête de Mule" Beer and Lemonade
  • Angelica products from Huvelin
  • Handmade Angelica soap

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Gîte de la Villa André

2 place Saint-Antoine 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- PETR du Pays de Gâtine -
- PETR du Pays de Gâtine -
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G.I.E "VEDIVIANDE"

Products: Beef coin box 5 and 8 kg vacuum veal crate 5 kg vacuum packages of 4 to 8 kg choice pieces of meat to grill or boil. Operation of 40 cows and 15 calves Parthenaise breed and Charolais year, raised without GMOs. Certified Blue White Heart. Sales Locations: On the Farm (7 sales annually, order 15 days before), custom internet possible tastings in selling days in the presence of wine producers, goat cheese and rabbits Open in June.

La Touche 79430 LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-LAURENT
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Office de tourisme du Val de Gâtine

4 Place du Château 79160 COULONGES-SUR-L'AUTIZE
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- CC Val de Gâtine -
- CC Val de Gâtine -
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Plan d'eau de Cherveux - St-Christophe

Cherveux - St-Christophe lake
In the heart of nature, it is an ideal place for walks, leisure activities and picnics!
Water ski lift, paddle, water slide, tree climbing, games for children, petanque, 1st category fishing are offered on site for a successful day with family and friends!

Admission is free!
Every day from 1pm to 7pm

Supervised swimming area during the summer
Water slide (under parental supervision)

Route du plan d'eau Saint Christophe sur Roc 79410 CHERVEUX
- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
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La Clé Des Champs (n° 6850)

10 rue des Champs Ferrets 79220 GERMOND-ROUVRE
- OT Niort -
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Parthenay, Ville et Pays d'Art et d'Histoire

Maison du Patrimoine 28 rue du Château 79200 PARTHENAY
Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
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- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
- CC Parthenay Gâtine -
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Gîte de l'Elunière

Old dependency of farm entirely rehabilitated, ds a hamlet with 3km of Moncoutant. Terrace (45m²), garden lounge, barbecue, open ground (1200m²) bordered by the Sèvre Nantaise to 40m. Local fishing. Independent house on one level, kitchen-living room (61m²-m.ondes), bedroom 1 (14m²-bed 140), bedroom 2 (13m²-2 beds 90, cot), bathroom (wc-chair shower), wc. Underfloor heating (heat pump), wood stove. Ideal cottage for fishing enthusiasts: Pescalis 3km (fishing and nature center), Puy du Fou 39km, Marais Poitevin 56km, Futuroscope, La Rochelle and Côtes Vendéennes 90 km. Tourism and Handicap label: motor and auditory.

L'Elunière LE BREUIL-BERNARD 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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SARL Chez Morille

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Les Ecuries de la Geffardière

Activities include: Baby pony, training, horse-ball, pony games, walks and trekking, style jumping, ecology classes, livery, breaking in and horse workout. The stables offer: Parking space, dressing rooms, sanitary facilities, a clubhouse and an office. Organization of training programs (half a day minimum, up to a full day) without lodgings. Lodgings nearby (Pescalis).

La Geffardière MOUTIERS-SOUS-CHANTEMERLE 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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Les Belles Vaches

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- OT Haut Val De Sèvre -
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- CC Val de Gâtine -
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La Ferme de la Sèvre

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Le Beugnon LE BREUIL-BERNARD 79320 MONCOUTANT-SUR-SEVRE
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The swimming pool is open to guests.
Boat trips in the Marais Poitevin to continue your moments of plenitude.
Capacity: 7/8 people.

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- OT Niort -
- OT Niort -
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Les Vergers des Jouardières

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La Pibolière 79350 CLESSE
- OT Bocage Bressuirais -
- OT Bocage Bressuirais -
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EARL Vouhé

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Mini-Golf de Pescalis et aire de jeux

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