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Niort - Marais Poitevin
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Welcome to the north of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, sitting proudly between the Marais Poitevin and the first castles...
There’s a few good ways to explore the Marais poitevin, a vast territory that lies between Niort and La Rochelle....
Mogettes, or “mojhette” in local dialect, are dry white beans of the Phaseolus vulgaris species, also known as...
What should you absolutely see, do and taste when you visit Niort and the Marais Poitevin? From the calm waters of the...
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Every corner of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, land of water par excellence, as the etymology of its name suggests (Aqua = water in...
Come and discover the fascinating world of animals in Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s wildlife parks! Hundreds of species and...
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Tables, rubbish bins, sanitary facilities, motorhome access, water point
Tables, rubbish bins, water point
Discover the mule breeds of Poitou. The highlight of the visit: entering the meadows to approach and stroke the donkeys and their young.
Enter the world of the Baudets, approach and caress the donkeys (and even the donkeys, depending on the season) and take advantage of the explanations of your passionate guide to better understand the programme.
Come and discover this site of Echappées Nature, meet its donkeys and their cousins (Poitevin draft horses and Poitevin mules) from their first steps to their various uses (pack-saddle, traction, harnessing). Spend an unforgettable day with us !
A bucolic place, on the edge of the forest and a stone's throw from the charming village of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, this site of Les Echappées Nature plunges you into the world of a typical Saintonge farm and offers you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Baudet du Poitou, the oldest breed of donkey in France. A historic site for the preservation of this emblematic animal, the Asinerie offers fun and educational activities, free and guided visits, walks with a donkey, carriage rides... all at your own pace, in a natural and protected area of 55 hectares. Don't forget to book your activity !