What could be better to (re)discover the Poitevin marsh than a bike ride? I suggest you follow our itinerary for the day.
The starting point is Port Boinot, freshly renovated? You can relax there and have a drink at the Ilot Sauvage* before the big departure. Direction the capital of the wet marsh: coulon.
You will fall in love with the little paths along the Sèvre Niortaise, between urban and natural landscapes. It's the countryside in the city.
We go through Noron et Saint-Liguaire to join Magne. On the way, you may, like us, come across cows peacefully sitting in the grass or a kingfisher skimming the water.
Arrived at coulon, why not take a break for a picnic and take the opportunity to visit the House of the Marais Poitevin**: She will reveal all the secrets of the swamp to you!
On the way back, we pass by the road the Garette to join Sevreau et Saint-Liguairethen Port Boinot. On the way, you can admire the Sainte-Macrine chapel bearing the image of the patroness of boatmen and the agricultural world of Poitevin marsh.
The slightly nice little extra is the chain boat : We go from one bank to the other by boarding this small boat. Be careful, it is better to be several people to be able to get by with the bikes and to be sure of being able to board.
Come and enjoy nature by discovering the rich marsh ecosystem. Here, the fauna and flora are in the wild and will allow you to admire unique landscapes between city and countryside.
*Waiting for its reopening soon, we hope!
**Opening scheduled for April 3, 2021, be patient!
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