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The "Marais Poitevin", (the Marsh of Poitou)
or rather the Marais Poitevins (plural)
There are various types of marshes,
Marais Mouillés (wet marshes),. des Marais Desséchés (dried out
marshes) , Marais Maritime (Maritime Marsh) and Venice Verte
(Green Venice),...
Now look at the broader picture and note some places of interest
To understand the mysteries of the Marais Poitevin, it will be
necessary for you to enter into the heart of nature,
either on
foot or by cycling on the shaded paths along by streams or by
car, driving on the small roads following the canals or by boat.
Here, you will discover a melting pot of nature where the fauna,
the flora and men live side by side and in perfect harmony with
the rhythm of the seasons, the shadows and the sunlight.
Venice Verte, circuit of discovery
If you don't know the Marais Poitevin, I would advise you to go
first of all to explore Coulon,
which is a reliable and almost
educational reflection of the Marais Poitevin.
This very pretty
town, in its magnificent setting, with its front mirrored in the
water of the Sèvre Niortaise, has numerous restaurants to tempt
you with their specialities.
Coulon, "Capital" of the Venice Verte
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At Coulon, as in
practically all the villages of the Marais Poitevin, you can
take a boat from one of the numerous jetties,
either alone, or
accompanied by a skipper who'll steer you safely along the canal
giving a running commentary. He will tell you about his marsh
with his heart and with passion.
Boat trips
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All the practical
information to prepare and make a success of your stay in the
Marais Poitevin,
the jetties, the tourist offices, the
restaurants, the hotels, the guest houses, the shelters...
Practial Information
The Marais Poitevin is
a photographer’s paradise, all the elements are there to make
beautiful photos.
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