A ride in the Marais Poitevin
You've probably already tried walking, cycling or even paddling to explore the Marais Poitevin. But have you ever done it on horseback? I've tested out a horse-riding tour of the Marais for you with Relais Equestre Equinoxe. If you listened to me, you'd already have the reins in your hand and a bomb on your...
From Niort to Coulon by bike
What better way to (re)discover the Marais Poitevin than by bike? I suggest you follow our itinerary for the day. The starting point is the newly renovated Port Boinot? You can relax and enjoy a drink at the Ilot Sauvage* before setting off. Head for the capital of wet marshes: Coulon. You'll fall in love with the small...
The Jardin des Plantes at the heart of the future urban nature park of Niort
Let's take advantage of the mild weather in September to walk the winding paths of the Jardin des Plantes in Niort and take a closer look at the history of this park, which is bordered by the Coulée Verte and is part of the project to create a natural urban park along the Sèvre niortaise. Originally, this garden was...
The fairies of the Enchanted Alley!
With the arrival of the festive season, 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 about 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!
Rise up with the stand-up paddle!
Today, I tested for you a very trendy sport: the stand-up paddle! In fact, it's a long board on which you have to stand upright and balance, which is not always easy! There are some for all levels, Niort Plage proposes a 1h initiation with an instructor for those who have never tried it before...
The mogette, it's a real treat!
We all know this famous white bean called "mogette" for some, or "lingot" for others. But if I'm talking to you today about this dry vegetable, it's 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 dates back to...
The Marais Poitevin: a fisherman's paradise
The Marais Poitevin and its 4,000 kilometres of canals offer an ideal setting for fishing. Whether on foot or in a boat, tranquillity, lush vegetation and fish are always present. To discuss this subject, I went to meet the manager of the fishing shop "Au bon pêcheur" in the village of Magné. Daniel Roy, the shopkeeper, talks about the...
Romantic break in Niort
As Valentine's Day approaches, we're often looking for something original to treat our partner. Last week, I gave you an idea for a trip to the heart of Green Venice, a dinner in a restaurant or a romantic stroll... This time, I'm going to show you a few places in the town of Niort....
Angelica, marquee of plants
Taking advantage of a few days holiday in the heart of the Green Venice, Mr Loyal yours truly decided to discover the surroundings. For my journey, I went to the tourist office to buy an IGN map to direct me through this labyrinth of greenery. And also a topo-guide, a very nice book full of information on the history, the traditions, the...
The French people's favourite village, filming secrets in Arçais
Privileged moments that I want to share with you: 1 day and a half of filming for the preparation of the program "Le village préféré des français" presented by Stéphane Bern, which will be broadcasted at the end of June on France 2. Location of the shooting: the village of Arçais, labelled as a small town of character since January. Arçais will be...