Experience the outdoors at Camping La Mouette Rieuse MJCS

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.

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 2. 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.

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

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.

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

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!

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 8. 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.

Original Vélo Tour has been offering guided gourmet bike rides throughout the Marais Poitevin and Vendée since 2017. Off the beaten track or on cycle paths, our 1h30 Bike Escapades or Discovery Days offer discoveries of fauna, flora, local producers and little-known heritage. Find out more about our experiences at www.originalvelotour.fr Original Vélo Tour has been awarded the Qualité Tourisme and Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional du Marais Poitevin labels since 2019.

I'll be waiting for you at Nathalie's to take you on a traditional boat tour of the Venise Verte (Green Venice), despite the fact that we're on a jetty, I'm the one taking you on a boat tour! Are you ready to discover the Marais Sauvage? Lunch will be a local picnic. Get your taste buds ready! Then it's time to get on the bike and head for the land of donkeys. After a few kilometers, we'll stop off at Quentin's Parc Du Coq à l'âne. This place helps to preserve the Baudet du Poitou. With an exceptional and unique show, we enter the donkey enclosure. Ready for a cuddle? Not even Park visitors are this lucky! After the presentation of this great animal, we walk towards the soap factory to join Christelle. Can you smell it? That's the smell of soap. Those fumes, Madame, but also Monsieur.

Motorhome service area, with 16 pitches, located 400m from the village centre with all amenities. You're in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, facing the Sèvre Niortaise. You can take advantage of the Grenouille Bleue jetty for a stroll through the Venise Verte. Many restaurants offer quality cuisine.

Old house adjoining the owner's accommodation and another gîte (Nymphéa), on an enclosed 1,200 m² property, located in the market town of Damvix in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, on the edge of the Conche des Oisiliers, close to the Sèvre Niortaise and the Damvix Embarcadère. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, small lounge (BZ), disabled-accessible shower room/WC. First floor: bedroom/lounge (2 single beds separated from the lounge by screens), shower room/WC, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed) (1 double bed). Baby equipment. Wifi internet access. 2 televisions, one of which is connected. 2 small gardens with garden furniture to the south and north, deckchairs and gas barbecue. Petanque court shared by the 2 gîtes. Car parking. 2 rowing boats, 2 canoes, 1 pedalo, available free of charge at all times with life jackets and maps. Fishing on site. Local shops (bakery, mini-market, butcher, chemist, doctor). Public swimming pool open on summer afternoons at Benet (13km), and Xanton Chassenon lake 19 km away. Festival des épouvantails (scarecrow festival) in Damvix all summer (signposted 3km walking trail). Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. In addition: Fixed price for heating 2023: 10 € per day (to be paid directly to the owner). Heating included in 2024 rates. Visitor's tax.

Gîte in former stables, adjoining the owner's accommodation and another gîte (L'Oiseleur), on an enclosed 1,200 m² property, located in the market town of Damvix, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, directly overlooking the Conche des Oisilliers (small private waterway), close to the Sèvre Niortaise and the Damvix Embarcadère. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (wood-burning stove), shower room/WC, 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed) (2 x 90cm beds). Baby facilities. Wifi internet access. Connected television. Terrace overlooking the Conche des Oisiliers and adjoining shaded green area with deckchairs. Petanque court shared by the 2 gîtes. Car parking. Boats, canoes and pedal boats available free of charge at all times (2 boats, 2 canoes, 1 pedal boat), with life jackets and maps. Garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue. Fishing on site. Local shops (bakery, mini-market, butcher, chemist, doctor). Public swimming pool open on summer afternoons at Benet (13km). Lake Xanton Chassenon 19 km away. Festival des épouvantails (scarecrow festival) in Damvix all summer (3km walking trail with scarecrows). Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €12/stay; Towel hire: €8/pers/stay. In addition: 2023 geothermal heating package (radiator in bedrooms and bathroom and underfloor heating in living room): €10 per day to be paid directly to the owner. Geothermal heating included in 2024 rates. Tourist tax. Wood for the stove (for amenity purposes): €70/stove.

Renovated gîte in an old barn, located in the centre of Damvix. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (pellet stove), 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed), 1 shower room, 1 WC. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (2 double beds), an open-plan room (1 comb bed 80, convertible to 160). Wifi. 120 m² enclosed landscaped garden with terrace (picnic table, barbecue, deckchairs). Public car park nearby. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire €12/week; Towels €8/person. Additional charges: Tourist tax, electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption, excess to be paid on site to the owners): to be paid on site. Pellet stove in the living room (1st bag free): additional bags at cost (to be paid to the owner).

This small riverside campsite offers 27 spacious, green pitches. 11 rentals: Coco Sweet (4 pers), Bungalow toilé (1/5 pers), Tentes Tipi (1/3 pers), Tentes Tipi Family (4/6 pers), la p'tite perchée (2 pers), la grande perchée (4 pers). Catering on site throughout the season, with a more extensive menu in July and August (Wednesday to Sunday). Sanitary facilities accessible to people with reduced mobility. Children's play area. Canoes, pedalos, paddles and bicycles for hire. For cousinades or other events, a 150m² Berber tent is available for hire. In season: guinguette afternoons and evening aperitif concerts.

Apero concerts at the O p'tit marais campsite in Vix: A Friday evening by the water, with good music... In short, everything you need for a great evening out! JULY : 10/07: The Jouby's (rocksteady) 17/07: Octopus King (kraken'roll) 24/07: Golden Parachute (turbo pirates party) 31/07: Nini Poulin (neo French chanson) AUGUST 07/08: Radio Byzance (live electro world) 14/08: Fab I and I (reggae music) + The Rezident (Danakil DJ) 15/08: Flower Toaster (rockab' twist'n roll) + Arnofantomas (rock & fun mix) 21/08 :La Route des Airs (French chanson) + Les Sympatikeufs (zik and humour) 28/08: Panda Bisou (hip hop swing balkanik) + DJ Mapleboy (dj set disco rock electro) Reservations at the ticket office: www.optitmarais.fr/billetterie/ Price: €4 / under 14s free To enter the site you will be asked for your tickets, so remember to print them out or have them on your smartphone. Admission will be free for campers staying at the campsite (remember to print out your holiday vouchers). Tickets will be available every Monday evening from 7pm for the following Fridays. Bar and snacks on site (no credit card required for snacks). Sundays: Guinguette (from 12 July to 23 August). Shows from 4pm. Wednesday evenings (from 8 July to 26 August): all-you-can-eat mussels and chips + live concert = 16 euros / booking essential.

Guinguettes Sundays, open to all! Musical entertainment from 4pm. July : 12/07: Les copains des Bois (festive songs) 19/07: Le Tarot des Marais (fairground theatre show) 26/07: Anisette et les Glaçons (retro burlesque trio) August : 02/08: Les Trimardeurs (locomobile company) 09/08: Mimi Triple Bordel (festive song trio) 16/08: Lady la Fée (hybrid rock kabaret) 23/08 : Cpatain Mike (pirate songs) A warm and happy atmosphere, in a lush green setting by the water! The campsite offers a snack bar restaurant with platters of cold meats, cheeses, beer, wine and soft drinks... Wednesday evenings: all-you-can-eat mussels and chips + live concert = 16 euros / reservations essential Friday evenings: apérô concerts from 8.30pm (booking required) from 10 July to 28 August.)

Mussels and chips on Wednesdays with live music – open to all! July: 08/07: Bilbao / Music of the nomadic world 15/07: M Pyl / Versatile folk music 22/07: Les Zoives / Festi'guinguette songs 29/07: De La Mancha / Festive music August: 05/08: Mazi Missouk / Fusion songs 12/08: Les Zazoux / Burlesque and unconventional acoustic duo 19/08: Décalé Catin / Zouk'n roll 26/08: Les Mains dans les Poches / French songs Booking required. All-you-can-eat mussels and chips / €16 A warm and cheerful atmosphere, in a leafy setting by the water! The campsite has a restaurant and snack bar: platters of cold meats, cheeses, beers, wines and non-alcoholic drinks... Sunday afternoons: Guinguette – free and open to all from 4pm, 12 July to 23 August. Friday evenings: aperitif concerts from 8.30pm (booking required), 10 July to 28 August.

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.

Located in the heart of the Marais sauvage, emblematic landscape of the Venise Verte, St-Hilaire-La-Palud gives you access to more than 100 km of waterways and white paths. From the Latin palus meaning marsh, the Paludens maintain the know-how and traditions through the numerous summer animations provided by volunteers. The villages of La Rivière and Montfaucon bear witness to the flourishing river trade of the early 18th century. The hamlets of Névoire keep the memory of the brick and tile making activity, once very present. The bird park of the Marais Poitevin is now the spearhead of a tourism respectful of nature and men.

A lake with a small park with trees.

Located in the heart of the wild Marais, emblematic landscape of the Green Venice, St-Hilaire-La-Palud gives you access to more than 100 km of waterways and white paths. From the Latin palus to the marsh, the marshes maintain the know-how and traditions through the many summer activities provided by volunteers. The village-streets of the Rivière and Montfaucon are the testimony of the flourishing river trade at the beginning of the 18th century. The hamlets of Névoire keep the memory of the brick-making activity and Tuilière, once very present. The Bird Ornithological Park of the Marais Poitevin is now the spearhead of a tourism respectful of nature and people. To see also: St-Hilaire church, Sazais castle (private), communal ports, robinier faux-acacia classified, cinema of the Green Venice... To do: the 24h of the boat on the last weekend of July.

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...).

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...).

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).

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.

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.

A visit in the "Marais"? A break is needed! The restaurant "Le Lidon" welcomes you with its new team and its new menu in a warm atmosphere, from breakfast to dinner, to propose a traditional and friendly cuisine in order to delight the taste buds of the most gourmets. As well as numerous activities to accompany your beautiful days and summer evenings.

Located in the Marais Poitevin, in the heart of the village, the restaurant offers its specialties maraîchines (Stuffed poitevin, eels and frogs persillade, pike perch with white butter ...), but also its traditional specialties (duck breast, steak Bearnaise , gambas flambées ...). You will enjoy home-made cooking using fresh, seasonal produce. We also welcome you for your family and professional receptions. 3 rooms and 2 terraces are at your disposal. Open all year, 7/7 days, except Monday in low season.

The Collibert leaves at lunchtime during the summer season (season ends on 5 October). For departure dates, please contact us by telephone. Booking is essential, as the schedule is already very full. A discovery cruise (approx. 30 km), relaxation, gastronomy and historical commentary, in a unique setting on the Sèvre Niortaise, to be discovered to delight the eyes and fill the spirit. Menus to choose from when booking (Cruise menu included) : Huttier Menu (€50) Vegetarian Menu (€53) Boat Choat Menu (55€) Collibert Menu (€65) Children's menu (€30 for children under 6 and €40 for children aged 6 to 12). For group rates, there is one free meal for every 20 paying diners. Boarding at 11:45. Return from the cruise around 3.30pm.

In the tourist village of Damvix, La Gambille is part of the Sud Vendée Saveurs network, which showcases local produce: gourmet cuisine from the Marais: eels, frogs' legs, snails, pike-perch.

Located in the old village school in Damvix, "La Récré" takes you back to your school days... Local produce used (salad). Enjoy crêpes and pizzas with evocative names: addition, division or dictation... in a warm and original setting. Shady terrace by the towpath (pedestrianised), games area, ideal for families! Map available on Facebook.

Élodie offers homemade crêpes, waffles, single or double Italian ice creams and granitas.... Also hot and cold drinks. You'll find the Parade des Douceurs opposite the rue des petites cabanes in Damvix on Mondays and Thursdays, and at the port of Maillé on Wednesdays. Present from 12pm to 7pm.

Snacks and drinks by the water at the Embarcadère de la Grenouille bleue.

Traditional restaurant to discover with family or friends. Local specialities to discover: snails, eel fricassee, farci poitevin, frogs sautéed in garlic... Dishes vary according to the season. Set menu at €14 for lunch on weekdays Seasonal produce. Organic wines. Groups and seminars, workers' meals, business meals. Discover our dishes on our Facebook page! Restaurant partner of the FFACCC (Fédération Française des Associations et clubs de camping-cars)

Just a stone's throw from the pier, we welcome you in one of our dining rooms or on the shady terrace. Come and discover our Chef's colourful cuisine. Come and sample our ice creams, crêpes and desserts, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the setting. Contact us for your family or friends meals. We offer traditional dishes such as eels, frogs' legs, salads and, for meat lovers, rib steak and beef onglet en canon... Dishes vary daily. The daily menu is only available at lunchtime from May to June and in September (excluding July and August).

Independent renovated single storey house in a hamlet in the Marais Poitevin, 3 km from the town, close to the owner. Arbor, garden furniture, barbecue, swing, sandpit. Free boat. Panda educational pack. Electric heating, chips. Television. Kitchen diner, lounge, bathroom, bedrooms with 2 beds 112, 1 bed 140, 1 cot toilet.

Villa Coco" is a beautifully renovated 200m² stone house dating from 1800. On the first floor, it features a large living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a master suite with a 140cm double bed and en-suite bathroom/WC, and a laundry room with WC. Upstairs, you'll find 2 further master suites with double beds (140cm) and en-suite shower rooms/WCs, 2 bedrooms each with a single bed (120cm) and 2 single bunk beds, a bathroom/WC and a games room with TV, pool table, table soccer, board games... Outside, enjoy a 90m² covered terrace with barbecue and ping-pong table, a 9mx4m heated swimming pool open from April to mid-October, a pétanque court and a large shady garden. Kayaks for 2-3 people are available free of charge for trips on the river at the end of the cul-de-sac.

For our motorhome friends, we have a few stabilized pitches, and a dumping area for motorhomes at the entrance to the campsite. Our pitches are shaded, but we do have a few where you can catch satellites with your satellite dish. A sanitary block with baby-child bathroom is open all season long, and a second sanitary block with baby-child and PRM bathroom is available in high season. A children's playground is also available.

In a privileged natural setting, in the heart of the wild marsh in the classified part of La Venise Verte, our family campsite in the middle of nature will allow you to discover this great Site of France on foot, by bike, by boat or by canoe. On site swimming pool, pier for walks with or without guide, bike rental and bar/restaurant... Everything you need for a great holiday!

In a privileged natural setting, in the heart of the wild marshes in the listed part of La Venise Verte, come and enjoy a cosy little nest on the water's edge for a calm and serene interlude for two (2 nights minimum). Within the campsite you will find a jetty for guided or unguided walks, bike hire, a swimming pool and a bar/restaurant.

Restored market garden house located in a hamlet 1km from the village, on a large property, in the extension of the owners' house but without opposite. Private terrace 25m² (claustra), garden furniture, 2 sunbeds, barbecue, enclosed garden (210m²) by hedges and gutters (dry in summer). Ground floor: kitchen-living room (48m²), laundry room, bedroom 1 (10m²-1 bed 140), shower room, wc. Floor: bedroom 2 (11m²-2 beds 90), bedroom 3 (10m²-1 bed 90, 1 bed 140). Floor heating (electric, extra charge), baby equipment. Telephone: mobile (plan to buy card). Internet connection box dedicated to the gite. Niort 15km (market, museums, train station), Marais Poitevin on site, boat rental 7km, La Rochelle 1/2h, Futuroscope 1h, Puy du Fou 1h15.