Discover Lucon's wonders at Domaine des Guifettes

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. A course which will make you visit by running the network of the port with its channels, rivers, conches, ditches. These installations allow to welcome and preserve a rich flora and fauna in connection with the life of the Marais. Open your eyes when you run and let yourself be surprised by the natural encounters along the way. Work on your mind, concentrate on your feeling while running in this soothing environment. -> Handisport course -> Course currently not marked (but can be done with the mobile application On Piste)

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. This course will lead you in a corner of the marsh where the frequentation is less strong than on other places. You have the possibility of discovering two villages with a natural zone arranged: the Ornithological Park. Do not hesitate to stop and refuel in the village of Saint-Hilaire-La-Palud which represents well the preserved and quiet rural France. Beware of the endurance course where the mind will have to be pumped up to avoid the changes in the terrain! -> Course currently unmarked (but achievable with the mobile application On Piste)

This short stroll will take you to the heart of the village of Arçais. Typical of the Marais Poitevin, it has many treasures. Enjoy this walk at your own pace, guided by the audio commentary or simply strolling through the narrow streets. Nice discovery and don't forget that you are not alone on the paths you are going to take. We invite you to respect the environment and the inhabitants and not to leave any trace of your passage. This route was created by the Tourist Office in partnership with the elected representatives of the commune of Arçais and in collaboration with the mediation service of the Regional Natural Park of the Marais Poitevin. Photo credits: PNR Marais Poitevin Scripting and texts : Lauriane Angibaud and Amandine Louveau, Niort Marais Poitevin Tourism Voice : Mathilde Cornuau, Niort Marais Poitevin Tourisme -> Unmarked itinerary

Discover the Marais sauvage by bike, an exceptional place rich in fauna and flora!

Departure: the church square. Distance: 23 km. Duration: 2h. 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.

From the martin pêcheur pier on the road from Damvix to Arçais, in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, cover around 15 km of the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and get to know the wild marshlands. You can also discover the landscape by boat (a flat boat), in the biefs, gullies and conches. The route takes in parts of PR loops. Please note that some sections are liable to flooding in wet weather. This route is proposed by the Comité Régional de Randonnée Pédestre. Departing from a station or TER bus stop, it allows you to join a walking or hiking itinerary, and to take an ecomobility trip!

Departure: Place de la Mairie. Distance: 30 km. Duration: 2:45. 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.

Cross 3 departments on this pilgrimage: the Vendée, the Deux-Sèvres and the Charente-Maritime. You will be able to discover the Marais Poitevin which extends over these 3 territories. Landscapes, monuments, fauna and flora will be there in all their diversity.

The Domaine des Guifettes welcomes you to a natural and friendly setting in the heart of the marshes between Les Sables d'Olonne and La Rochelle. - From April to October for room hire and the organisation of your meetings, seminars, weddings, family meals and group breaks. - From 20/06 to 31/08 for holidays and family breaks. A wide range of fully-equipped accommodation is available, including campsites with bare pitches, mobile homes, gites, cottages and a motorhome reception area. You can also take advantage of the on-site leisure facilities: indoor swimming pool with sauna/spa, playground and waterslides, tennis, mini-golf, bike hire and daytime and evening entertainment during the school summer holidays.

Completely refurbished, tastefully decorated and carefully equipped, the gîte is located in Luçon, in the south of Vendée, 20 minutes from the beaches, 45 minutes from the Marais Poitevin and 1 hour from the Puy du Fou. The house is located in the town centre and is ideal for large families or those wishing to share their holiday (total capacity: up to 12 beds). The house is equipped with all modern conveniences (washing machine, dishwasher, flat-screen TV, barbecue, etc.). The house has an entrance area, a large lounge, a dining area with a table that can seat up to 12 guests, a large kitchen and a toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms, each with a double bed, 2 shower rooms, each with 2 showers and 2 WCs. Outside, a private courtyard with garden furniture, tables and barbecue.

Our house has 3 spacious guest rooms, - 1 room for 2 people (1 bed 160) with bathroom/wc. - 1 room for 3 people (1 bed 160 and 1 bed 90) with bathroom/wc. - 1 family room comprising 2 communicating rooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90) with shower room/wc. In the heart of the garden, a heated swimming pool (5x7m) shared with the gîte (mid-April to September) and a large games room. Gîte sleeps 8.

Courtyard house offering spacious accommodation. Spacious living room with dining area and sitting room. Contemporary fitted kitchen. Mezzanine bedroom with fitted dressing room and study area. Reserved parking space in a courtyard enclosed by a remote-controlled gate (in front of the flat window). Unrestricted pedestrian access. Important information : - Household waste sorting is compulsory. - Animals are not accepted. - The accommodation is non-smoking. - Parties are not permitted. This property is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to its mezzanine bedroom.

The Théâtre Millandy is delighted to present its 2nd 1ère Scène competition. Following last year's success, with the group Looper winning the Audience Prize and Nicko accompanied by DJ Xam winning the Professional Jury Prize, this competition continues to celebrate young talent from our regions. This season, after passing the auditions, two groups will have the chance to perform in front of the Millandy public: Alfred and Draou's. Free tickets Online ticketing at www.lucon.fr in the Entertainment section

1942. France is occupied. Jacques Beauregard, a mythical swindler, is barely surviving on the black market. One night, thinking he was looting a cellar of grands crus, he comes face to face with Louise de Talleyrand, a young member of the Resistance who is a prisoner of the Gestapo. Louise manages to escape and reveals to him the reason for her arrest: she alone is capable of locating the island of Boyuca, supposedly home to a priceless treasure: the secret of immortality. Together, they must brave a thousand dangers to reach this "mysterious island". With 17 characters and 26 different scenes, this fast-paced comedy-adventure, loosely based on the work of Jules Verne, will amaze you with its rhythmic staging, slapstick situations and larger-than-life monsters! For all ages, from 10 upwards Online ticketing at www.lucon.fr in the Entertainment section

Depending on the thumbs-up or thumbs-down from the plebs, the death sentence is never far away. Laura enters the arena to fight against the inconsistencies of her time, but above all against her own contradictions. Well, in the meantime, she's quite happy to be in the arena. Well, she's not. Yes, she is. After the explosion of her sketches on social networks and her first show 'En grand', Laura Calu is back on stage. Her reputation has been built as much on the strong characters through whom she delivers her messages as on the positions she takes on self-acceptance and the acceptance of others. Now she's back with "Senk", a new show that's more mature, more sincere and, above all, darker. Ages 14 and up Free tickets Online ticketing at www.lucon.fr in the Entertainment section

Our favourite .... Sand and Folks is an emerging artist from Vendée at the crossroads of Folk and Rock. She created her musical universe by setting to music writings hidden in a notebook for years. Her fruitful encounter with guitarist-composer Neal Black was the turning point that brought her first compositions to life. In collaboration with Michaal Benjelloun, she developed her repertoire. Her breakthrough came in 2023, when she headlined the Huch and Groll Festival. Her first EP, Sunny Day, was released in October 2024. Sand and Folks was the director's favourite. She performed on a variety of stages, captivating audiences with her multi-faceted talent and authenticity. Tickets available online at www.lucon.fr under "Se divertir".

Molière 2022 - Best Public Theatre Production After the worldwide success of "Bigre", Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan, in a firework display of cardboard scraps, invite us on an imaginary journey, a fusion of the delirium of a cartoon cabaret and a Shakespearean epic. He leaves the plains of the Far North, cursed by a mermaid caught by accident. He escapes on skates, scooters and cardboard planes. He discovers Scotland, heads south on a mule, murders a few bagpipers along the way, and is always looking for love. But the actor in the three-piece suit remains seated, the madness of the show. His sidekick, dressed in a swimming costume, shuffles around him with hundreds of pieces of cardboard inscribed with the names of the countries, accessories and creatures he encounters. The show is an explosion of far-fetched and ingenious ideas. For all ages, from 10 upwards Online ticketing at www.lucon.fr in the Entertainment section

These locks constitute a remarkable hydraulic junction. It is the point of convergence of the main rivers of the Marais Poitevin where Deux-Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée meet. Several locks form this exceptional and ingenious hydraulic junction allowing the management of water in the Marais. You will find in Bazoin the only pier allowing to make the junction between the Charente-Maritime and the wet marsh (Venise Verte).

This small town with its many footbridges crossing the narrow conches of the Marais Poitevin, is a former fishing village, now a charming town, alive all year round. It is the ideal place for nature activities, and is the starting point for many hiking trails and boat trips. It is also possible to go for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on horseback. The flat terrain is ideal for bike rides and you will enjoy riding along the typical houses of the Marais Poitevin along the Sèvre river. It is also the only place in the Marais that offers cruises on a restaurant boat. While passing through Damvix, don't forget to stroll on its port and to make a detour by its church Saint-Guy.

Character honeys collected locally by our bees on the flowers of the Poitevin marsh. Glass hive and exhibition at the farm, come and discover the life of these bees in the lock house of Bourdettes. Tasting at the farm.

Situated between Arçais and Damvix on the navigable network of the Sèvre Niortaise river, the Bourdettes includes a lock (1862-1872) and a drawbridge with cables (rebuilt in 2003) to allow for road traffic by joining the D 102 to the D 104, and river traffic for the passage of maintenance barges to Marans or to Niort.

The pollard ash has been present en masse in the Marais Poitevin since the 19th century. At that time, great works of draining the wet marsh were undertaken. The ash tree was preferred to many other tree species because it has the advantage of being very tolerant to water, it allows to consolidate the banks, to heat the habitats, and to serve as a refuge for many animal species. Keep your eyes open during your walks, you will find them lined up along the conches, offering magnificent photographic shots.

We are a family farm in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. We have various activities: Livestock 350 goats, cheese, cereal crops and rearing suckler cows limousines bio. We invite you every Tuesday and Friday from 17h to 19h, to visit the farm and see the cheese. We will offer you to taste cheese and watch the milking takes place at 18pm. We are also present on the markets of Niort (Saturday), from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Sunday) of Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan (Tuesday) and Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon (1 and 3rd Wednesday of the month).

It is a natural space of 8 ha, in the heart of the wild marsh, in which are presented more than 70 species of birds of the Marais Poitevin and the domestic animals created in the Poitou. In order to recognize them, information panels and initiation modules to ornithology are at your disposal along the discovery path. You can also learn to recognize the trees and wild plants of the wet marsh. At the end of the visit, a film will make you fly over the landscapes of the Marais Poitevin and you will discover in their intimacy the birds of this region. A labyrinth awaits you, punctuated with educational panels on migration.

Picnic area in Arçais direction Damvix with tables and benches.

Stretching forward from the Broue d'Arçais, the two village-streets are at the beginning of the eighteenth century qualified as considerable by Claude Masse, ordinary engineer and geographer of the king, thus signalling an important river trade. Their houses have a double exposure: on the river leading to the marsh and to the cultivated fields. The name of the River, an amphibious district, is linked to its membership in the world of water. As for Monfaucon, an islet inhabited since the Celtic era (the discovery of bronze axes), is in the Middle Ages the seat of the seigneurry of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main artery is the Rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the former communal port partially built during the Grand Travaux du Marais poitevin. The village still retains a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, ferry tail...).

Monfaucon, an island inhabited since Celtic times (bronze axes have been found), was in the Middle Ages the seat of the lordship of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main street is the rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the old communal harbor partly developed during the Great Works of the Marais Poitevin. The village still has a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, boulite, ferry tail...).

Italian-style cuisine featuring pasta, lasagne, pizza and dishes revisited Al dente! Neapolitan or Roman dough for your pizza, the choice is yours! Discover the chef's creations according to his inspiration. Italian products and Italian wine suggestions. Homemade schiacciata. The homemade desserts, with a mascarpone and/or ricotta base, all have their own story to tell! The home-made ice creams are a delight!

Dive into the Asian atmosphere with a varied menu featuring soups, egg rolls, ravioli and other Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai recipes.

A Western Country atmosphere for this restaurant where Maud, Rodrigue and the whole team offer home-made dishes that live up to all their promises. The à la carte menu includes grilled specialities, salads, burgers, pizzas and homemade desserts to delight the taste buds of all those who love this type of cuisine. The meats are all local: beef steak or rib steak, whole duck breast, beef, chicken or duck kebabs. Another speciality is jacket potatoes with Emmental cheese and garlic butter. Mussels according to availability and season. Not sure which dish to choose? Ask Maud, she'll be happy to advise you with a smile.

Fresh, local and 100% home-made, Laurent and Audrey change the menu according to the seasons and the chef's inspiration, which oscillates between "Traditions" and "Discoveries": "Traditions" to showcase France's terroirs and "Discoveries" by daring to shake up your taste buds and marry unexpected flavours (spices...). Mussels or oysters, fish from the auction, meat from France, cheese from Nalliers, local wines, everything is delicate and delicious. Home-made bread and ice cream. Enjoy the glass roof overlooking the garden. Certified "Maître restaurateur". Gift vouchers available

Modern, friendly working-class restaurant. Buffet dining and traditional dishes on offer. Pan-fried ham and andouillette are a must.

The Great American West atmosphere and disco chairs set the original tone for the place, which is also a bar/pub. Burgers, grilled meats, Mexican specialities and tapas are on offer for generous gourmet dishes.

Let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere of Boris and his team. Make yourself comfortable and take advantage of the lounge atmosphere to enjoy a drink accompanied by a delicious tapas board. Once you've soaked up the atmosphere, you won't want to leave! Whether you decide to extend your aperitif or switch to restaurant mode, there's something here for you. The dishes are prepared with fresh, home-made ingredients, adapted to the seasons for an explosion of flavour in every bite. The menu always offers at least one vegetarian dish, a meat option and a choice of fish, to satisfy every palate. The steak tartare cut with a knife remains a must. In summer, you can enjoy live music and convivial evenings.

On-site catering or takeaway for pizzas, kebabs, sandwiches, burgers or tacos.

Fast food with tacos, burgers, pizzas and Naan prepared on the spot on request. Oriental desserts.

Enjoy a meal with a change of scenery as you share egg rolls, samoussa, bo bun, kebabs and other Cambodian specialities.

The Domaine des Guifettes welcomes you to a natural and friendly setting in the heart of the marshes between Les Sables d'Olonne and La Rochelle. - From April to October for room hire and the organisation of your meetings, seminars, weddings, family meals and group breaks. - From 20/06 to 31/08 for holidays and family breaks. A wide range of fully-equipped accommodation is available, including campsites with bare pitches, mobile homes, gites, cottages and a motorhome reception area. You can also take advantage of the on-site leisure facilities: indoor swimming pool with sauna/spa, playground and waterslides, tennis, mini-golf, bike hire and daytime and evening entertainment during the school summer holidays.

The Domaine des Guifettes welcomes you to a natural and friendly setting in the heart of the marshes. There is also a campsite, holiday village and a wide range of leisure facilities on site: swimming pool and sauna/spa, mini-golf, tennis... Wifi available at the Domaine des Guifettes reception. Pitches available from midday (arrival) to midday (departure) Prices based on 2 people

The Domaine des Guifettes welcomes you to a natural, friendly setting in the heart of the marshland between Les Sables d'Olonne and La Rochelle. - From April to October for room hire and the organisation of your meetings, seminars, weddings, family meals and group breaks. - From 20/06 to 31/08 for holidays and family breaks. A wide range of fully-equipped accommodation is available, including campsites with bare pitches, mobile homes, gites, cottages and a motorhome reception area. On-site leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool with sauna/spa, playground and waterslides, tennis, mini-golf, bike hire and daytime and evening entertainment during the school summer holidays.

The Village Vacances des Guifettes welcomes you to a natural, friendly setting in the heart of the marshland between Les Sables d'Olonne and La Rochelle. Gîtes, cottages, mobile homes and bare pitches to rent for a comfortable stay. Motorhome park. Numerous on-site leisure activities: water playground, swimming pool, sauna/spa, tennis, mini-golf, etc. Bike hire and daytime and evening entertainment in July and August.

Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and WC and terrace with bioclimatic pergola living room with dining area Les Guifettes municipal lake 800m away, municipal swimming pool 500m, town centre 500m Cycle routes: -11 km CIRCUIT LE LONG DU CANAL DE LUÇON -15.

Completely refurbished, tastefully decorated and carefully equipped, the gîte is located in Luçon, in the south of Vendée, 20 minutes from the beaches, 45 minutes from the Marais Poitevin and 1 hour from the Puy du Fou. The house is located in the town centre and is ideal for large families or those wishing to share their holiday (total capacity: up to 12 beds). The house is equipped with all modern conveniences (washing machine, dishwasher, flat-screen TV, barbecue, etc.). The house has an entrance area, a large lounge, a dining area with a table that can seat up to 12 guests, a large kitchen and a toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms, each with a double bed, 2 shower rooms, each with 2 showers and 2 WCs. Outside, a private courtyard with garden furniture, tables and barbecue.

At the gateway to the Marais Poitevin and not far from the sea (25 minutes), 40 minutes from La Rochelle and Les Sables d'Olonne, located in the historic district of Luçon, with numerous shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Stay in a peaceful, spacious and fully-equipped 19th-century house (180 m2), recently renovated. The accommodation comprises 2 lounges, a dining kitchen, a veranda (40 m²), 3 bedrooms (33m², 20m², 20m²), an office with library, 2 bathrooms, 3 WCs, a large garden with deckchairs and a garage (with space for 2 cars).

In town, in a quiet street, furnished apartment on 2 levels, adjoining the owners' house. Sleeps 4 people. Flower-filled garden with garden furniture, parasol and barbecue to enjoy meals in peace and quiet. Ground floor: living room with fully equipped kitchen (washing machine, freezer and microwave) and sitting area (TV, DVD player and livebox). Upstairs, large landing leading to 2 bedrooms with 160cm beds and storage space, 1 shower room with shower, separate WC. All shops 500m away, covered market 200m. Historic town centre, Cathedral and Jardin Dumaine 800m away. Sports facilities, cinema, cycle paths, footpaths. Mareuil vineyards 15 minutes away, beaches 25 minutes away, Mervent forest and Fontenay le Comte 40 minutes away, La Rochelle and Ile de Ré 45 minutes away, Puy du Fou 1 hour away, Futuroscope 1 hour 30 minutes away. Warm, personalised welcome.

House with 3 bedrooms (1 on the ground floor and 2 upstairs). Lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room. 2 WCs, including 1 on the ground floor - 1 bathroom with shower on the first floor The property is within easy reach of the town centre, the town's tourist attractions and Les Halles, as well as the intercommunal swimming pool and cycle paths...

Gîte built in 2012 in a former borderie adjoining a small campsite with 27 pitches. Entrance hall, living room/kitchen, shower room/wc with PRM access, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140)(2 beds 90). Baby equipment + changing table on request. Laundry room with washing machine, ironing board and iron (tumble dryer available all year round on the campsite premises). 150 m² enclosed landscaped garden, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). When the campsite is open, access to facilities (children's play area, petanque pitch), grocery shop, local produce, breakfast to order, cold drinks, etc.