Our roaming stays

Dine in a typical restaurant and enjoy a night at a 3-star hotel in Coulon, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, on a half-board basis. For a complete immersion, explore a marsh-gardening village on a hike, accessible if you arrive in the early afternoon. Discover the authenticity of the “Green Venice” and be captivated by its exceptional natural setting.

• Morning: Start the morning with a nature immersion with the Passerelles circuit, a unique journey between land and water offering exceptional panoramas.
• Afternoon: Let yourself be carried away by the charm of the Marais Poitevin during a 1-hour guided boat trip, an authentic experience to discover its canals and preserved wildlife. Then, immerse yourself in local history and traditions with the visit to the Poitevin Marsh House
• Dinner at the restaurant in Coulon
• Night in a 3* hotel in Coulon

Elected several times best amusement park in the world, Puy du Fou offers an unforgettable experience through grandiose shows, immersive historical reenactments and natural settingLocated in Vendée, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from the Marais Poitevin, this unique park immerses you in history thanks to dazzling displays and lifelike settings.

275€/person half-board, activities included

When you arrive at Niort, make yourself comfortable in your 3 star hotel before setting off to explore the Alleys, an unusual hiking trail through the secret alleys and hidden treasures of the city.

In the evening, enjoy a dinner in the city center, where local gastronomy and a warm atmosphere await you. End this beautiful day with a restful night with half board in your hotel, ideally located for exploring Niort and its surroundings.

• Morning: Arrival at coulon, capital of the Marais Poitevin, and discovery of the House of the Marais Poitevin, an essential place to understand the history and traditions of our territory. Continue with a hike on the Passerelles circuit, enhanced with an extension towards LaGarette, using the decking for total immersion in the unspoiled nature of the marsh.
• Afternoon: Let yourself be carried away by the charm of the Marais Poitevin during a 1-hour guided boat trip, an authentic experience to discover its canals and preserved wildlife
• Dinner at a restaurant in Niort
• Night in a 3* hotel in Niort

• Morning: Heading for Arcais, charming market gardening village, for a hike on the “Ports and Rigoles” circuitThis immersive walk immerses you in the authenticity of the Marais Poitevin, between green landscapes, small traditional ports and canals winding through nature.
• Afternoon: Explore the richness of local wildlife with the visit to the bird park, a true haven of peace to observe many species of birds in their natural habitat. Then continue with a hiking, ideal for soaking up even more of the peace and beauty of the marsh.
• Dinner at a restaurant in Niort
• Night in a 3* hotel in Niort

Start from Niort in the direction of St. Georges-de-Rex for an hike on the marshland villages circuitThis authentic route invites you to explore the typical landscapes of the Marais Poitevin, between flowery alleys, peaceful canals and preserved heritage, for a total immersion in the soul of the marshland.

365€/person half-board, activities included

Arrival in Saint-Georges-de-Rex and installation in your accommodation in a starry dome or caribou canvas – Collection of bikes.

• Afternoon: Hop on your bike and set off to explore the authentic villages of the Marais Poitevin through circuit of the market gardening villages (30 km). This escapade takes you to the heart of a unique landscape, between canals lined with ash trees, traditional houses and charming little streets, for a total immersion in the soul of the marsh.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Saint-Georges-de-Rex

• Day: Go for a excursion to Maillezais and immerse yourself in history by visiting its majestic abbey, an emblematic site of the Marais Poitevin offering a fascinating journey through time (35 km)
• Dinner and overnight stay in Saint-Georges-de-Rex

Early morning departure for a boat trip at dusk, a magical moment on the peaceful canals, followed by a breakfast in the heart of nature. Then, discover the richness of the local fauna with the visit to the bird park, an ideal place to observe birds in their natural habitat.

The adventure continues with the Wild Marsh circuit (32 km), a route in the heart of unspoiled nature, where you can explore the authentic landscapes of the Marais Poitevin.

After this enriching day, collect your belongings from the accommodation before take the start.

425€/person half-board, activities included

Check into your hotel and discover the town of Niort at the gateway to the Marais Poitevin with its dungeon, its market halls and the banks of the Sèvre which you will have the opportunity to cycle along.
Night and dinner in Niort.

If your second day is a Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday, head to the Place de la Halles in Niort to discover the most beautiful market in France before heading to Coulon. Within the first few kilometers, you'll enter the Marais Poitevin, following the Sèvre Niortaise River, which will guide you through this green haven via its Vélo Francette cycle paths along the canals. You'll pass through the village of Magné before reaching Coulon. If you'd like to extend your trip, you can follow a 29-km loop from Coulon that will take you to discover the market gardening villages.

Night and dinner in Coulon

This morning, you'll hop on your bike and head to Le Mazeau, where a guided boat ride is included. Take advantage of this time to explore the Marais Poitevin from its canals. If you're lucky, you might spot herons, nutria, and birds. You'll then head to Fontenay-le-Comte, a town of art and history, via small, bucolic roads. (Depending on availability, you may spend the night in Marans. In this case, the route follows the canals and the Vélo Francette route from Coulon, and a boat ride will be offered to you in Coulon before departure.)

Overnight stay and dinner in Fontenay le Comte or Marans.

Set off today to discover the Vendée Marshes along the Vendée River. You will discover new landscapes along the small low houses that line your route to the small port of Marans, the last village before the sea. Find the Vélo Francette trails here.
Your stage of the day ends at La Rochelle, attractive and famous city. Admire its old port, the towers that guarded the entrance from the 13th to the 15th century, the historic city center and the 15th century town hall.

Overnight stay and dinner in La Rochelle.

Today's tour takes you to re island nicknamed “Ré la blanche”. You can get there by taking the boat from the port of La Rochelle (not included) or by following the cycle route via the famous Pont de l'Île de Ré. Once you arrive on the island, you will pass through the villages of the Fleet in Re and its fishing boats, Saint Martin, its fortifications and its fort as well as the oyster parks, the salt marshes and the Lilleau des Niges nature reserve. You will find yourself back on the continent at the end of the day.

Overnight stay and dinner in La Rochelle.

End of stay after breakfast. Enjoy the day strolling one last time through the streets of La Rochelle.

959€/person half-board, activities included

Arrival at 9:30 a.m.: take charge of the barge and departure for the Marais Poitevin

• Lunch on board the barge

• Afternoon: Arrival at coulon, charming village in the Marais, where you can stroll through its typical alleys and discover the Poitevin Marsh House MuseumThis place will offer you a fascinating immersion in the richness and history of this exceptional territory. If you wish, a hiking is available to you to further explore this unique natural setting.

• Dinner in Coulon and night on the barge

In the morning, enjoy a boat trip quiet on the canals, followed by a breakfast on board to enjoy the calm and beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Then, departure towards Niort.

Return expected at 17h30, with return of the barge.

460€/person half-board, activities included (decreasing rate if more than 2 people)