Discover CAMPING LA VENISE VERTE in Coulon and surroundings

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. Do not hesitate to make this course to have fun to cross the installations of all kinds: bridges, footbridges, locks, dams, boats bridge above the channels. Observe all of these installations which are used to cross all of the canals of the Marais. Stop to test the bridge boat on the way back to Coulon For the more experienced and those who are looking for a little more performance, you can continue with the Ports & Rigoles du marais course. -> Course currently unmarked (but can be done with the mobile application On Piste)

From Coulon, through St-Georges de Rex or Le Vanneau-Irleau, discover the Marais and its typical villages. Ride your bike along the peaceful paths, in the shade of the Tetard ash trees! Safety instructions: We strongly recommend that you wear a helmet. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site. We therefore invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any garbage behind, respect the inhabited places.

Discover an open marshland, turned towards the fauna and flora between urban landscape with charming houses and luxuriant vegetation. Safety instructions: Wearing a helmet is highly recommended. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site. We therefore invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any garbage behind, respect the inhabited places.

Magné, from the Latin Magnus meaning great, is the ancient name of a rich Roman family settled on an island in the Gulf of the Pictons. Bordered by the Sèvre Niortaise and the Sevreau, the village has thrown four bridges over the waterways, the most characteristic of which is the metal drawbridge, a witness to the golden age of river trade in the 19th century. This traffic allowed the export of pottery, an old local industry fed by bri marin, the clay of the marsh. Today, the pots have given way to exhibitions at the Four Pontet located on the towpath. On the third weekend of July, Magné organises the international painting festival with 300 artists, making it the first place in France for this type of event!

It is a circuit presenting a diversity of landscapes (agricultural plain, edges of Sèvre and bocage marsh) of which a long portion across fields rewarded by the coolness of the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise! Departure: the Marais Poitevin House, Place de la Coutume. Distance: 23 km. Duration: 2 h. Safety instructions - Wearing the helmet is strongly recommended. I roll on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on marked trails. I respect the marsh, sensitive and classified site.

Departure: Saint-Vincent church. Distance: 24.50 km. Duration: 2:15. Safety instructions - The helmet is strongly advised. I drive to right. I respect the highway code. I check the status of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked trails. I respect the marsh, sensitive and classified site.

All the cycle routes in the Deux-Sèvres Marais Poitevin have the same markings. On these markers (wooden beams with a turquoise plate), are indicated the numbers of the circuits in black. Here, follow the Number 6. The circuits are marked out in both directions, there is no specific starting point, you can start your walk wherever you want. Be careful, the small paths can be used by motorized vehicles. Safety instructions - Wearing a helmet is highly recommended. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked paths. I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site.

This walk allows you to discover the heart of the Marais de Saint-Georges de Rex. You will stroll through the numerous conches, cross beautiful bridges and discover the fauna and flora of the Marais Poitevin during this 6 km loop. Have a good walk and remember that you are not alone on the paths you will take. We invite you to respect nature: avoid picking flowers and plants, do not leave any rubbish behind, respect inhabited areas, stay on the paths, keep dogs on a lead.

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. This course will allow you to reach the authentic villages of Saint-Georges-de-Rex with its church and its fairground as well as the village of Vanneau-Irleau, a characteristic village of the Marais Poitevin. A route that will give you wings! -> The route is currently unmarked (but can be done using the On Piste mobile application)

All the cycle routes in the Deux-Sèvres Marais Poitevin have the same markings. On these markers (wooden beams with a turquoise plate), are indicated the numbers of the circuits in black. Here, follow the Number 3. The circuits are marked out in both directions, there is no specific starting point, you can start your walk wherever you like. Be careful, the small paths can be used by motorized vehicles. Safety instructions - Wearing a helmet is highly recommended. I ride on the right. I respect the rules of the road. I check the condition of my bike (brakes and lighting). I stay on the marked paths. I respect the marsh, a sensitive and classified site.

You've dreamed it, we've created it for you: La cabane à Doudou is a chic, atypical rental with private Jacuzzi in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, in an exceptional, peaceful setting. Everything is designed for your comfort and well-being: air-conditioned living room, 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and WC, fully-equipped kitchen, veranda facing the marsh, large terrace, enclosed garden, enclosed parking. At your disposal 24/7: Jacuzzi, bicycles, canoe, ping pong table, various games (darts, molky), Wifi, connected TV? An idyllic setting, 4-star comfort, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Natural Park. Bed linen and end-of-stay cleaning included in the price.

Come and discover the Marais Poitevin and stay in one of our 2 Gites, with capacity for 16 people, each with a living room, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room, 2 toilets and an extra bed in the mezzanine. Large living and dining room. Outdoor area with barbecue and beautiful views.

Bed and Breakfast located in a hamlet of Coulon, quiet, on the site of a former priory of the eleventh century. and surrounded by nature. 2 bedrooms on one level with private entrance and private garden, each with 160x200 bed, lounge with TV, fridge, microwave, walk-in shower and separate WC. Rooms with thick walls (without Wifi access), equipped with natural materials while preserving the present elements (fireplace, stone water, stone slabs ...), the decor made of objects found. Organic and homemade breakfast served from 8:30 to 11am, in your room, in the garden or the inner courtyard. Discovery of the local flora and fauna thanks to an environment of 5 ha classified LPO refuge and possibility of renting bicycles to walk on the bike paths of the Marais Poitevin from the house. Appointment on www.sainte-megrine.fr for more information and discover our cottages.

Ideally located in the heart of nature, 2.5 km from Coulon, nice house on one level: living room with covered terrace, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, wc, enclosed garden without vis-à-vis opening on the natural pond and the prairie. independent access by private road, no nuisance, classified site "Green Key" and refuge LPO.

In the heart of the classified site, in the town of Coulon, discover "Le Refuge", charming independent house on a fenced and wooded plot of 1300 m2 surrounded by conches and meadow. Completely redesigned, you have from 2 persons, on the ground floor, a pleasant living room with equipped kitchen, a bedroom with double bed, bathroom and separate wc. The attic floor has 2 beds of 90. Adjacent fishing area with water point. Surrounded by greenery, large poplars where only the noise of the leaves is perceptible, we guarantee you a complete tranquility and a total change of scenery. Secluded site ideal for lovers of fishing and nature. Departure on foot, by bike or by boat directly from the house. Check out our other accommodation on www.sainte-megrine.fr

Family house located in the village of Coulon and converted into 2 cottages. At No. 12, the ground floor includes a kitchen-living room of 27 m2 with convertible 2 pl. and the sanitary. On the 1st floor, 2 ch. for 2 people each. Can be rented alone or in association with the attached cottage (see Gite No. 10) enjoying the great stay of the cottage No. 10 and its garden. House in pedestrian street, 40 m. Sèvre, conducive to boat trips in the Green Venice (with / without guide), on foot, by bike or by small train. In 50 m., Church, market, small trade, restaurants, medical corps, bank, exhibitions, House of Marais Poitevin, Office of Tourism. Nearby: tennis, swimming pool, and horses. An hour : La Rochelle, the islands, the Puy du Fou, the Futuroscope.

Farmhouse located in the quiet village of Coulon, 40m from the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise river, close to all amenities. It has 5 bedrooms for 2 or 3 people each on the 1st floor, and a studio on the first floor with sofa bed and bathroom facilities. If you also use the 2 sofa beds in the living room, you can accommodate up to 15 people! You'll have 4 full bathroom facilities (on the first floor or upstairs) including 1 bathtub, 2 walk-in showers, 1 jetted shower cubicle, 4 WCs including 1 independent. For meals, you can choose between the living room and the courtyard bordering the garden, with barbecue and electric planchas, deckchairs, children?s and board games, and fiber optics throughout. The high, lockable garden gate secures toddlers and bicycles, as well as 1 car. Others can park free of charge in the nearby parking lot. Boats and bicycles for hire nearby.

Gîte in an old renovated barn, adjoining the owners' house, situated in a 3500 m² property in the heart of the Venise Verte, close to another gîte. The ground floor comprises a large living room/lounge/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed + 1 x 90cm bed) (2 x 90cm twin beds + 1 x 90cm bed), each with its own private shower room and separate private WC, and an additional separate WC. Upstairs, a mezzanine with a relaxation area (games, books) and 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with its own private shower room and separate private WC. Free Wi-Fi. Outside: 2 private terraces (garden furniture) and a stone barbecue area. Shared with another gîte and the owners: car park, large enclosed garden with swimming pool (5x10m) open from 01/05 to 28/09 heated by geothermal energy (minimum 24° and if outside temperatures exceed 20°) and enclosed by a safety barrier (with opening/closing times to ensure cleanliness and hygiene), children's play area, petanque area, adult bikes (baby seats available), rowing boat available (life jackets). Hébergement ACCUEIL VELO close to the Vélo Francette and the Vendée Vélo Tour, with services tailored to cyclists: secure storage space for bikes, repair tools, information on local routes, and facilities for touring cyclists. Other gîte on site: H85G023243. All-inclusive price (cleaning, bed linen, towels). Additional charge: tourist tax.

Single-storey house converted in 2014 in a former sheepfold, set in a 3500 m² property in the heart of Venise Verte, close to the owner's accommodation and another gîte. The accommodation comprises a living room/lounge/kitchen (fireplace, connected speaker), 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 180) (2 twin beds 90), a shower room, a separate WC, and a fishing/laundry room. Wifi free of charge. Outside: private terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Shared with another gîte and the owners: car park, large enclosed garden with swimming pool (5x10m) open from 01/05 to 28/09 heated by geothermal energy (minimum 24° and if outside temperatures exceed 20°) and enclosed by a safety barrier (with opening/closing times to ensure cleanliness and hygiene), children's play area, petanque area, adult bikes (baby seat available), rowing boat available (life jackets). Hébergement ACCUEIL VELO close to the Vélo Francette and the Vendée Vélo Tour, with services tailored to cyclists: secure storage space for bikes, repair tools, information on local routes, and facilities for touring cyclists. Other gîte on site: H85G023244. All-inclusive price (cleaning, sheets and towels). Additional charge: tourist tax.

Gîte located in Benet, in the heart of the Venise Verte region, adjoining the owner's house and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen with pellet stove, shower room with WC, mezzanine: sitting area and sleeping area (1 bed 140 + 1 bed 90). Wifi internet access. Outside, private terrace on a small enclosed plot. In the grounds shared by the owner and another gîte, shared swimming pool (5x8.5m) open from 2pm to 6pm from June to September, petanque area, table tennis table, children's swing. Other gîte on site: H85G23585. Heating included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: 45€/stay; Sheet hire: 10€/bed/stay and per change; Towel hire: 10€/person/stay and per change. Additional charge: tourist tax.

The current structures were built between 1862 and 1872. The greens, located on the navigable network, are the property of the DDE watching over the river level and the blues belong to the unions of the wet marshes governing the adjacent networks (ditches and conches). Two water body heights are defined for each connecting link (part of a river between two locks and ensuring the maintenance of a water line sufficient for navigation), an upper water level threshold for rainy seasons and a lower threshold for warm seasons. They thus make it possible to reconcile public (boating) and private (agriculture) interests. In 2013, the public river domain was transferred to the Inter-departmental Institution of the Sèvre Niortaise basin. Located on the former haulage road, the Sotterie Lock Dam, classified as a fishing reserve, was restored in 2006.

The majority of the houses are from the 2nd Empire, when the wet marsh was drained, wooded, cultivated and pacaged. The farm, known as the “hut”, spreads out over a clod, either lengthwise and parallel to the canal or between the street and the water road. Rural architecture is linked to local geology. Comprised under the same roof covered with "boot rods" (Roman tiles), the building is divided into roughly equal parts. The farm house made of exposed limestone consists of a stable accessible from the dwelling and surmounted by a fenil (open volume for storing hay and wheat and drying beans), then a large hangar named balet on the sides closed by a veneer in poplar planks and supported by two stone pillars of square base and of a height of 7-8 m. each (place of storage of the tools).

This commune, located on the edge of the Gulf of Pictons, is composed of 2 large villages: Sansais perched on the hillside and La Garette on the edge of marshes. The future King Henry IV visited the latter in 1576 and later said of the Marais that … Among these deserts are a thousand gardens where one only goes by boat… La Garette is typical of the traditional market garden habitat providing direct access to water for each house. A major cargo transit port between Bas-Poitou (north) and Saintonge (south) until the middle of the 19th century, this village-street was completely restored in 1995 as part of Operation Grand Site. It became a major stage of discovery of the Green Venice. A wooden footbridge on stilts connects it to the one of Coulon. To see: St Vincent church in Sansais, Maison du Cheval, lock-dam of Chail, educational route on flora and fauna market gardens...

Come and relax and eat at the picnic area of the commune of Coulon at the Autremont area on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise. It can be reached via the D123.

Discover the mysteries of the Poitevin Marsh and its Green Venice. How was he born? By whom and why were the canals dug? You will have the answer during the Maraiscope, a projection on a large screen and its model retracing the history of the Poitevin Marsh. At each session, a facilitator presents the territory and then returns at the end of the film for a time of exchange. Thanks to the permanent exhibitions, discover the life of market gardeners: building a boat, fishing for eels, an interior of the 19th century. The kingfisher will be the king of the temporary exhibition 2021 with exceptional photos of Erwan Balança. The shop offers books, artisanal and regional products, souvenirs...

Conveniently located between Niort and the Ocean, Coulon experienced intense harbour activity from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The river traffic and the exchange of goods ensured a constant development. In the 19th century, the original Sèvre arm was channelled and the present configuration of the village was drawn. The Maison du Marais Poitevin, on the banks of the river, allows you to understand and discover the life and traditions of market gardening. Coulon is an ideal starting point for discovering the wet marsh on foot, by boat, by bike or by small tourist train. To see: Ste-Trinité church (false external handkerchief and funerary liter), Sotterie dam-lock, old Coulon walls, Quai Louis Tardy and house with blue shutters. To do: Maraisthon in June (eco-marathon), Marais Rally in June (canoe-kayak night track game) and Festival in Coulon in June-July (village festival).

Embark on your next vacation. Nestled between land and sea, the Marais Poitevin is a unique and timeless destination. Designated a Regional Nature Park and Grand Site de France, a European Destination of Excellence, it reveals its breathtaking beauty The Marais Poitevin is the 1st wetland on the Atlantic seaboard, with 8,200 km of waterways, 330 bird species and 750 plant species. Discover its mosaic of landscapes: the Baie de l'Aiguillon, the dry marshes and the Lay valley with their infinite landscapes, the wet marshes, the Venise Verte, a delicate alliance of water and vegetation.

2nd wetland in France after the Camargue, the Poitevin Marsh was born from the marriage of land and water, from the hard work of men. Its "Green Venice" is a true cathedral of greenery with its lacis of water paths populated with a rich flora and fauna. Its history is (ra)narrated by the boatmen of the docks. The House of the Poitevin Marsh of Coulon and the Ornithological Park of St-Hilaire-la-Palud are two useful sites to discover in order to enrich his knowledge of this "natural monument". The action for the eco-tourism enhancement of the wet marsh is welcomed by the return in 2010 of the label "Great Site of France" at the Interregional Park of the Poitevin Marsh that joins thus other prestigious sites (Pont du Gard, Montagne Ste-Victoire, Puy-de-Dôme, etc.). In 2014, the Marais Poitevin became the 49th Regional Natural Park of France.

The priory church was founded in 830 by the abbey of Charroux and then attached to the abbey of Nieul-sur-l'Autize and placed under the patronage of the Saint-Sauveur. Often pillaged by the Normans, it was rebuilt in the XIth century and received the patronage of Sainte-Trinité at the end of the XIIth century. The monument was partly rebuilt during the 15th century and then burnt by the Huguenots in 1569. The bell tower was rebuilt in 1671. The building was changed in the XIXth century and then added to the complementary list of historical monuments. To see : a false outside pulpit and a funeral liter from the XV111th century which is there because of the lord of Coulon, Gabriel Simon de Montbrun.

Come and relax and eat at the picnic area of the Sansais commune, at La Garette.

Gastronomic restaurant in the heart of the Marais Poitevin on the commune of Coulon, opposite the lock of the Sotterie. Regional cuisine and not only, based on regional and local products.

The "Le Chantilly" bog paillote. A cuisine based on fresh products (pancakes, pancakes, brasserie, snack), a bar, cocktails and ice creams. A friendly and natural atmosphere.

In the heart of Green Venice, ideally located on the quays, opposite the pier and next to the museum "La Maison du Marais poitevin". Enjoy a relaxing moment on our large shaded terrace with direct views of Sèvre and enjoy our regional cuisine.

Authentic cuisine, from regional products, refined and creative. Tasty alliances between originality and tradition. Spacious, bright and contemporary dining room for a relaxing atmosphere. Outdoor patio for summer periods. Since May 2018, the establishment has been invested in the "Mon resto engagé" operation, whose objective is to combat food waste by various means both in the organization and in the use of products. In 2020, catering service twice a week (menu at 15 €, starter and main course, suggestions of the day) and small grocery store on site.

Located in the heart of Coulon, we offer a SNACK-CREPERIE-GLACES and BAR service, on a shaded terrace, as well as tourist activities: boat, bike, small train, carriage, museum. Open from April 1st to October 31st, 7/7, from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Sèvre Niortaise flows quietly in front of the terrace. The ballet of the boats offers a relaxing show for a break. Alone, as a couple, with family or with friends, the Café de l'Escale is an essential place to live and share in the village. Whether it is taking a drink, a pancake, a black wheat cake or an ice cream, Bernadette, Jean-Pierre or Melvin are always there to serve you and especially welcome you. As soon as it gets a little chilly, push the door to enjoy the fire. Before or after you discover the marsh, you can warm up in a very relaxing setting.

Time for a break, discover our ice cream, pancakes, waffles and pastries Fairy Sweet over coffee or tea, throughout the year, in a completely frosted mind.

In a modern and warm setting, the Atelier Gourmand will be happy to welcome you to enjoy simple and family cuisine. A slate menu that varies daily with grilled meats, salads, pies and formulas. Terrace with trees.

Located on the beautiful square of the church, in the peace and shade of the mulberry trees, the "Marais Social Club" offers quality products and a welcome worthy of the name. Concerts in the summer some nights.

In the classified site of the Marais poitevin, welcome to the "Green Venice", eco-labelled campsite with heated outdoor pool. Tent, caravan and motorhome pitches; rental of eco-lodges, mobile homes and chalets (120 pitches including 27 rentals). Direct access to the canals of the marsh (rental of canoes and paddles): nature reveals its riches! Entertainment in high season. Grocery store.

In the classified site of the Marais Poitevin, welcome to the "Green Venice", 4 star eco-labelled campsite with outdoor pool heated in high season. Tailor-made stays in single accommodation, half board or full board. Restaurant open from May to September. On site bar, grocery store, petanque court, canoe and bike rental.

You've dreamed it, we've created it for you: La cabane à Doudou is a chic, atypical rental with private Jacuzzi in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, in an exceptional, peaceful setting. Everything is designed for your comfort and well-being: air-conditioned living room, 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and WC, fully-equipped kitchen, veranda facing the marsh, large terrace, enclosed garden, enclosed parking. At your disposal 24/7: Jacuzzi, bicycles, canoe, ping pong table, various games (darts, molky), Wifi, connected TV? An idyllic setting, 4-star comfort, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Natural Park. Bed linen and end-of-stay cleaning included in the price.

Chambres d'hôtes L'Auberge'INN in the oldest Auberge in the Marais Poitevin, 1885 in the commune of Coulon at "L'Ecluse de la sotterie" facing the Sèvre Niortaise river.

Chambres d'hôtes L'Auberge'INN in the oldest Auberge in the Marais Poitevin, 1885 in the commune of Coulon at "L'Ecluse de la sotterie" facing the Sèvre Niortaise river.

Gîte L'Auberge'INN in the oldest Auberge in the Marais Poitevin, 1885, in the commune of Coulon at "L'Ecluse de la sotterie" facing the Sèvre Niortaise river.