A ride in the Marais Poitevin
You have probably already tried walking, cycling, or even paddle boarding to explore the regions of the Marais Poitevin. But have you ever done it on horseback? I tested for you a horseback ride in the Marais with the Relais Equestre Equinoxe. To listen to me, you would already have the reins in hand and bomb on...
From Niort to Coulon by bike
What's better to (re)discover the Marais Poitevin 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. Head to the capital of the wet marsh: Coulon. You will fall in love with the little…
The Jardin des Plantes at the heart of the future urban natural park of Niort
Let's take advantage of the mild weather of September to explore the winding paths of the Jardin des Plantes de Niort, taking a closer look at the history of this park bordered by the Coulée Verte and part of the project to create an urban natural park in the Sèvre Niortaise. Originally, this garden…
The fairies of Enchanted Alley!
As the end-of-year holidays arrive, I invite you to (re)discover an unusual and magical event in the spirit of Christmas and… the Marais Poitevin. Let yourself be carried towards the Enchanted Alley! Forget real or synthetic trees. Here, for Christmas, we decorate a more majestic tree, the king of the Marais: I named the pollard ash of course!…
Elevate yourself with the stand-up paddle!
Today, I tested a very trendy sport for you: stand-up paddleboarding! In fact, it's a long board on which you have to balance, which is not always very easy! There is something for all levels, Niort Plage offers a 1-hour initiation with an instructor for those who have never…
Mogette is amazing!
We all know this famous white bean called “mogette” for some, or “ingot” for others. But, if today I am talking to you about this dried vegetable it is for a good reason: September is the month of its harvest. But in reality, do we really know this vegetable? Presentation… 01. Origin The importation of beans into France goes back…