Camping Les Sablons at Vergeroux: Discover Charente-Maritime

From Camping La Brande to Chateau d' Oleron, you can walk along the coast to the east and reach the ramparts of Chateau d' Oleron up to La Citadelle and return to the campsite via the moats, walking around the town fortified by Vauban and the beach.

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.

2 PR connected by a linear of 1.7 km along the canal of Mignon.

Come and discover the incredible heritage of Usseau, Antigny and Olbreuse !

In 2019, Usseau joins with Priaires and Thorigny-sur-le-Mignon to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon and becomes its chief town.

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.

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.

This course is part of the Niort - Marais Poitevin Trail Station. Without doubt a royal course for beginners and those who are looking for a place to recover actively This trail originates from a variety of strawberry that bears fruit for 40 days. These atypical strawberries were known at the court of the kings of France! Enjoy this trail in the peaceful territory of the Niort Marais Poitevin trail station! -> Trail Station marked out course

Lined up along a straight main street and crossed by two reaches and the Courance, the village and its hamlets continue this peasant tradition by living today from dairy farming, egg production and cereal crops. Have a good walk and remember that you are not alone on the paths you will take. We therefore 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 leash -> Marking: not marked except for signs on the path of the maraîchine.

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.

Detached old house on the banks of the canal. Ground floor: living room/kitchen area (fireplace), WC, bedroom with shower room (1 x 140cm bed). 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (2 x 901cm beds) (1 x 140cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed and 1 x 90cm bed), shower room, WC. Wifi internet access. Enclosed landscaped grounds of 500 m² with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue), bowling green. Fishing area. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Extra: Electric heating on individual meter reading on heating (to be paid to the owner); Wood: 1st flambé free, additional basket: €7.

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.

On the road: little bridges, leaning trees, reflections of water everywhere... and the sweet scent of bucolic walks. Take a break at the freely accessible Mazeau landing stage to stroll along the water's edge or embark on a trip along the canals: → Boat from €20 → Canoe from €18 → Paddle from €15 (open from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm) A must: park your moped and go paddling... a perfect combo for playing retro adventurers in the heart of the Wet Marsh. Price: €57 per person Booking essential Departure: every Wednesday from 02 July 2025 either at 9.30 a.m. or 2 p.m. You must be at least 18 years old and hold a certificate authorising you to drive on the road (BSR, AM, A1, A2, A or B licence). Meet us 30 minutes before the start of the tour at the parking point indicated on your booking, i.e. 09:00 for a 09:30 departure and 13:30 for a 14:00 departure. When you arrive, we will finalise the booking arrangements, give you instructions and advice on how to make sure the activity runs smoothly, and provide you with the necessary equipment. You will set off on your walk guided by the itinerary pre-recorded on a GPS. It is imperative that you follow it, for reasons of insurance, vehicle autonomy and assistance if necessary. We have designed the route so that you can enjoy the scenery and monuments. Take it easy and discover and enjoy things in a different way! Stop to contemplate, immortalise, meet and share your adventure. The itinerary includes one or more discovery breaks with one or more suggested visits to our heritage. The return journey must be made by 12.30 p.m. for a ride ending in the morning and by 5.00 p.m. for a ride ending in the afternoon. Any unjustified delay of more than 15 minutes will be billed additionally. The packages include Moped hire. Mandatory safety equipment: helmet, gloves and safety waistcoat. Protective accessories: rain poncho and anti-theft chain. Hygiene accessories: cap to be worn under the helmet, hydro-alcoholic gel to be applied before and after wearing gloves. A GPS to guide the activity with a pre-recorded itinerary. A lockable storage box. Fuel. Insurance cover. Technical assistance if required. Not included in the packages and to be provided by participants: Protective clothing: jacket, trousers and suitable footwear. A rucksack if you need to bring more equipment. Meals, snacks or drinks during breaks. Entry tickets for optional visits, if paying. A deposit by cheque, card or cash.

In your sights: the imposing Abbey of Maillezais, the ancient cathedral of the marsh, perched on its limestone promontory. A cultural break in the heart of a breathtaking landscape. → Free admission: €5 → Open from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm A perfect mix of motorised escape, heritage discovery and a big breath of Poitevin air. To be done with the engine idling, mind awake. Price: €57 per person Booking essential Departure: every Wednesday from 02 July 2025 either at 9.30 a.m. or 2.00 p.m. You must be at least 18 years old and hold a certificate authorising you to drive on the road (BSR, AM, A1, A2, A or B licence). Meet us 30 minutes before the start of the tour at the parking point indicated on your booking, i.e. 09:00 for a 09:30 departure and 13:30 for a 14:00 departure. When you arrive, we will finalise the booking arrangements, give you instructions and advice on how to make sure the activity runs smoothly, and provide you with the necessary equipment. You will set off on your walk guided by the itinerary pre-recorded on a GPS. It is imperative that you follow it, for reasons of insurance, vehicle autonomy and assistance if necessary. We have designed the route so that you can enjoy the scenery and monuments. Take it easy and discover and enjoy things in a different way! Stop to contemplate, immortalise, meet and share your adventure. The itinerary includes one or more discovery breaks with one or more suggested visits to our heritage. The return journey must be made by 12.30 p.m. for a ride ending in the morning and by 5.00 p.m. for a ride ending in the afternoon. Any unjustified delay of more than 15 minutes will be billed additionally. The packages include Moped hire. Mandatory safety equipment: helmet, gloves and safety waistcoat. Protective accessories: rain poncho and anti-theft chain. Hygiene accessories: cap to be worn under the helmet, hydro-alcoholic gel to be applied before and after wearing gloves. A GPS to guide the activity with a pre-recorded itinerary. A lockable storage box. Fuel. Insurance cover. Technical assistance if required. Not included in the packages and to be provided by participants: Protective clothing: jacket, trousers and suitable footwear. A rucksack if you need to bring more equipment. Meals, snacks or drinks during breaks. Entry tickets for optional visits, if paying. A deposit by cheque, card or cash.

Gîte in a former lock keeper's house, adjoining another gîte, situated on the banks of the Canal des 5 Abbés. Ground floor: living room/kitchen area (fireplace, freezer), shower room and WC accessible to disabled persons, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed) (2 single beds). No Wifi. Shared tumble dryer in outside room. Communal landscaped grounds with private area of 240 m², private enclosed terrace of 8 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, 1 deckchair), carport. Fishing on site (equipped technical room), pontoon available for disabled access. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Additional charges: Electric heating: 8€/day (payable to the owner).

Gîte in a former lock keeper's house, adjoining another gîte, situated on the banks of the Canal des 5 Abbés. Ground floor: living room/kitchen area (fireplace, freezer), 1/2 step to shower room, wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). No Wifi. Shared tumble dryer in outside room. Shared landscaped grounds with private area of 225m², private enclosed terrace of 8 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchair). Carport. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €50/stay; Sheet hire for 2 pers. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Extra charge: Electric heating: 8€/day (payable to the owner).

Apero concerts at Camping O p'tit marais de Vix : A Friday evening by the water, with good music... In short, everything you need for a great evening out! JULY : 04/07: La Corde Raide (spicy, festive chanson) + DJ Ranium (electro world mix) 11/07: Moussu T E LEI Jovents (cosmopolitan music) + Brother Kawa (crazy musical street show) 18/07: Cumbia Boom Box (electro cumbia) + R-Uno (mix cumbia world) 25/07: Molotov Brothers (scratch'n brass) + DJ Set (electro world mix) AUGUST 01/08: Rey (soul reggae) + Matjé (tropical songs) 08/08: Les Kifeurs (from the kif brigade) + Dee Jim Tonic (disco rock electro mix) 15/08: Flower Toaster (rockab' twist'n roll) + Arnofantomas (rock & fun mix) 22/08: Dougy (ragga dancehall) + Corpo Dub (roots & dubwise) 29/08: Jive Me (electro french pop) + Tiempo Libre (live tropical cumbia) To make it easier to manage the number of people attending, we've opted for an online ticketing system at www.optitmarais.fr. To enter the site, you will be asked for your tickets, so don't forget 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 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 6 July to 24 August). Shows from 4pm. Tuesdays: Y'a pas restô mais y'a jeux, apérô from 7pm. Wednesday evenings: All you can eat mussels and chips + live concert = 15 euros.

On the programme: - Friday 11/07: LES VERS LUISANTS / TETE DE OUF / OUTRAGE - Saturday 12/07: ATOMIC BRASS BAND / LES YEUX DLA TETE / BABYLON CIRCUS Doors open at 6pm. Prices : - Friday evening: €10.00 - Saturday night: €20.00 - 2-night pass: €25.00 - Children under 12: free Online booking on HelloAsso. Festival organised by the Comité d'Animation de Damvix.

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.

Near downtown, huge park, toilets

In 1315, the Lord of Mauzé “had land cut off” to create a port. In 1714, King Claude Masse’s engineer visited the port of Chaban and Mauzé, which was threatened with ruin. A canal project was examined in 1808 by Napoleon I. From 1843 to 45, the Mignon canal was built from the Bazoin lock to the port of Gueux (near Sazay), then extended from 1880 to 83 to Mauzé to connect the municipality to the sea by the Sèvre Niortaise and allow the transport by gauge of goods. Quickly competed by rail, then the road, the largest port of Green Venice is soon abandoned. In 1996, it was rehabilitated as part of the Grand Travaux du Marais poitevin, but remained inaccessible to boats since the canal is currently navigable from Bazoin to a little upstream of La Grève-s.-le-Mignon.

At the crossing of Poitou and Aunis, Mauzé takes its name from "Mauseacum" meaning placed in the middle of the waters. Built on the banks of the Mignon, the city develops around the seigneurial castle and close to a toll. In the 17th century, she was subjected to the Dragonnades in the image of Protestant Jean Migault, a refugee in Breuil-Barrabin, the city’s district. The wine and brandies trade ensured the municipality a major economic boom in the 18th century. After the phylloxera crisis, minotiers and dairy replaced little to little coopers and carts. Mauzé is also the birthplace of the adventurer René Caillié whom she honours every year. What to see: the port of Mignon, the two towers of the castle of XIIIè s. (private), the church of St-Pierre (tabernacle of the XVIIè s. classified), the park of the former Moulin à Drap (private), the Old Mill, the fairground and its bandstand...

Priaire(s), which is written with or without the final "s", is quoted for the first time in 1044 in the cartular of the abbey of St-Jean-d'Angély and belonged to the Aunis under the generality and election of La Rochelle, then Deux-Sèvres in 1790. Its terroir was once in one of the Cognac appellation areas. The vines, cultivated over a large area, produced excellent spirits until the phylloxera crisis of 1873, gradually giving way to cooperative dairies and cereal crops. In 2019, the village merges with Usseau and Thorigny-s.-le-Mignon to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon. It is by taking the time to stroll that we discover the richness of the rural built heritage strongly inspired by the architecture of the nearby Charente department. To see: Notre-Dame church (baptismal font of 1629).

In a charter of July 1039, William I, Lord of Parthenay (990-1054), invited by Pope John XIX to take under his protection the abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, grants it the court (curtis) of Priaire(s). This donation is the origin of the foundation of the priory (now disappeared). Formerly part of the diocese of Saintes and the archpriesthood of Surgères, the church was united with the parish of Usseau in 1813. It replaced the old sanctuary, whose poverty was highlighted by the 1688 and 1718 visits. To be seen: baptismal font from 1629 and a curious bell tower-wall with a bracketed arch and a cross.

Come and relax and eat at the picnic area (4 tables) in the commune of Priaires.

In 2019, the village will merge with Usseau and Thorigny-sur-le-Mignon to form the new commune of Val-du-Mignon and become a delegated commune with Usseau as its chief town. It is a rural village, and today it is home to the only certified sustainable agriculture farm in the department and a tobacco producer. It is by taking the time to stroll along the Subite and the Coudre that one discovers the richness of the built heritage strongly inspired by the architecture of the neighbouring Charente department. Its warm limestone hillock is also favourable to the blossoming of some thirty varieties of orchids growing in the woods and along the berms (narrow paths between a canal and an earthen embankment): Goat orchid, Spider orchid, Woodcock orchid, Hanging man orchid, Bird's nest orchid...

One of the southernmost communes of the Communauté d'Agglomération de Niort, on the border of the Deux-Sèvres and the Charente-Maritime, the smallest and least populated of the canton of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, Priaire(s), which is written with or without a final s, is mentioned for the first time in 1044 in the cartulary of the abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély and belonged to the Aunis region, under the jurisdiction of the generality and election of La Rochelle, then of the Deux-Sèvres in 1790. Its terroir was once in one of the Cognac appellation areas. The vineyards, cultivated over a large area, produced an excellent eau-de-vie until the phylloxera crisis of 1873, which gradually gave way to cooperative dairies and cereal crops.

Come and relax and eat at the picnic area of the commune of Le Bourdet, located on Le Maraicher.

The building that we see now dates from the XIVth and especially the XVIIIth century. The building has indeed evolved over the centuries. The original architectural plan presented four towers that flanked three wings of the castle. Two towers are still preserved and one of them still has the marks of the defense architecture. It was here that Eleonore Desmier d'Olbreuse, nicknamed the grandmother of Europe (thanks to the various marriages of her descendants) was born. It is a private property, but it is possible to make guided tours during the summer.

Street Food

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.

Restaurant-bar serving pizza, burgers and traditional home-cooked food. Takeaway or on-site buffet service (starters, desserts) and dish of the day. Themed cuisine for "weekend specials": frogs' legs, eels, mussels and chips, couscous, etc.

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.

Open to all, the restô offers grilled meats all summer long, as well as platters of cold meats and cheeses... Chips, mogettes and ratatouille accompany grilled andouillettes, beef steaks or chicken supremes. Open for lunch in July and August. Guinguette atmosphere on Friday and Sunday evenings!

Open July-August-September: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays (all lunchtimes) - booking 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 delight the eye and the mind. For group rates, there is one free ticket for every 20 paying visitors. The Huttier (€50), Collibert (€65) and children's menus (€30 to €40) are available in April, May, June, July, August and September, with the exception of the Boat Choat menu (€55). Boarding at 11.45am. Return from the cruise at around 15:30-16:00.

Let yourself succumb to the pleasure of the table at MaraiSnack, the restaurant at "Du Coq à l'Âne". Enjoy a shady terrace with a cozy atmosphere, reflecting the human warmth of Chef Olivier’s dishes! Our restaurant is 100% accessible to both visitors and non-visitors of the Park. A heart kitchen that Olivier the Chef offers you with pleasure under his shaded terrace of 100 m2. Let yourself be tempted by the ice cream with donkey’s milk or by the eel-fries house, um a treat! Local, fresh and seasonal products, our restaurant team offers you quality dishes and desserts to discover during your stay!

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.

Opening 15/05/2020 > 30/09/2020 In the heart of a majestic pine forest in Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, enjoy the beautiful heated swimming pool and bike rides on Oléron island as far as Gatseau beach!

Opening 15/05/2020 > 20/09/2020 Tranquil and authentic beach holidays 50 m from the water’s edge! Camp by the ocean at Huttopia Oléron Les Chênes Verts amid sand dunes and holm oak forests.

Opening 24/04/2020 > 20/09/2020 Just 20 metres from the beach, if you love tranquillity and unspoilt nature, you will be seduced by Huttopia Côte Sauvage – Ile de Ré campsite. Peaceful holidays guaranteed on the Ile-de-Ré!

Opening 03/04/2020 > 01/11/2020 Nestled between Sainte-Marie-de-Ré and Flotte-en-Ré, the Huttopia Chardons Bleus – Ile de Ré campsite is located in the heart of a magnificent pine forest, 10 minutes by bike from the ocean.

La Minoterie

WC / rubbish bins available Emptying facilities, water, electricity

Located on the banks of the River Le Mignon, the Gué municipal campsite invites you to relax. Its shady and spacious pitches ensure you tranquility and comfort. Fishing and health trip on site. Less than one kilometer: swimming pool, skate park and tennis courts, horse riding (2 km). Markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, many shops and restaurants (fast and traditional) open all year round. Mauzé, rich in its history and its natural environment, to discover by taking the hiking trails that will lead you to the Marais Poitevin. Mauzé is located between Niort (25 km), Rochefort (40 km) and La Rochelle (40 km).