Explore Benet, Vendée, Pays de la Loire

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

The route I propose is relatively simple to follow. It's a 6 km loop, starting and finishing at the same place: the port of Vanneau. If you have a river map of the Marais Poitevin, you'll find it even easier to follow the signs, thanks to the square wooden posts (with location numbers) at many intersections. It's possible to follow the route in any direction, but my detailed directions below are in the "Bief du Vanneau" direction first. This canoe/kayak itinerary will take you along the main conches of this part of the marsh and allow you to discover the area?s major points of interest: the Vanneau harbour, its footbridge and communal gardens, the large La Garette channel, the Belette rope and its market garden houses?

On one side the green and undulating valley of the Sevre river whose water silhouette is occasionally bristled small country castles, wash houses of sleeping, bridges and footbridges, fishing huts with variegated colors ... Then from the other, the vast golden plains whose skyline is the great blue sky bathed in light from large villages, rape fields, romantic windmills of huge grain silos ... --- Loop 39 km with the possibility of variation in two circuits: St. Maxire loop - Mursay - Niort Ste Pezenne - Sciecq - Castle Oriou - St. Maxire (25 km) or loop-St Maxire - St-Rémy - Villiers-en-Plaine - St-Maxire (19 km) --- Instructions: dismount to climb the hill of Chantemerle (Niort - Saint Pezenne). Photo: Aerial view of the town of St Rémy (Arlette Domineau).

At the junction of the granitic Gâtine and the chalky Niort plain, the village with its fourteen hamlets is crossed by three ancient roads: the great Roman road from Bordeaux to London; the Gallic green road of Magné and the Roman road called the Bissêtre. Have a good walk and remember that you are not alone on the paths you are about to 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 -> Unmarked itinerary.

In the 4th century, Pezenne, a young nun pursued by a barbarian leader, came to die, exhausted, in a cave. It is claimed that Clovis, after 507, contributed with his donations to the erection of a sanctuary on the tomb of the saint. The primitive church, built on the site of a temple dedicated to Thor, was rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries. The commune, whose church is listed, merged with Niort in 1965. The district has now become an experimental site for the accessibility of public spaces for the disabled. Have a nice walk and remember that you are not alone on the paths you are going to 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. -> Unmarked itinerary

You'll find meat, fruit & vegetables, dairy products & cheeses, groceries and bread. Farmers' crates are self-service vending machines. You select the product(s) and the racks open one by one. Direct sale of farm produce, 100% local and in season! Open 7/7, 24/24. From producer to consumer: Because healthy, sustainable food depends on everyone's commitment, let's consume locally, thanks to those committed to responsible farming. It's innovative and the only concept of its kind in the Vendée! These are quality, local products (organic and non-organic). The France Passion 2022 stage! New: Click and collect; Add products to your basket on the website in the "shop tab". These products are available individually and preparation costs are free. Products can be collected from Monday to Saturday (collection from midday for all orders placed before 10am). (No online payment, a code is given to pay for your order on the spot).

In the hamlet of Lesson, house comprising the owner's accommodation and gîte. Former farmhouse, originally a 15th century priory, set in 4000 m² of enclosed grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (pellet stove available on request), lounge, utility room, 2 interconnecting bedrooms with bathroom and separate WC (1 x 160cm bed and 2 x 90cm beds), access to spa/hammam area on request. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with shower room and separate WC (2 twin beds 90), 1 bedroom with shower room and separate WC (1 bed 160). Garden with trees, garden furniture, barbecue, swimming pool (8x4m) open from mid-June to mid-September, deckchairs. Private outdoor parking, bed linen and towels provided. Central heating on ground floor and electric heating upstairs included in the price. In addition: pellet stove in the living room/kitchen: 1 bag of pellets per day offered (if you need more: €11 per extra bag to be paid to the owner). Visitor's tax.

Restored former cowshed, adjoining outbuildings, situated in the small market town of Lesson in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a major site in France. Independent entrance and grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette (TV equipped for the deaf and hard of hearing), 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed), shower room/wc. First floor: 1 bedroom (2 x 110cm beds), shower room/wc. Cot and high chair available on request. Wifi internet access. Partly heated by puits canadien (heated air distribution) included. Enclosed landscaped grounds of 150 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, sun loungers), lock-up for bikes. Niort 12 km. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Additional charges: Local tax, electric heating with convector heaters: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption): to be paid on site. Electric recharging available in the shopping centre car park 3 km away.

Discover the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park by staying in this 6-person gîte in the countryside. Just 70 km from La Rochelle and 72 km from L'Aiguillon sur Mer, you are also halfway between the Puy du Fou (106 km) and Futuroscope (107 km) parks. This single-storey house (access by 1 step) offers a kitchen, a living room with decorative fireplace, a dining room, 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds and one with 2 single beds), a shower room, a separate toilet and a storeroom. Outside, you will enjoy enclosed grounds, including a wooded area at the front of the house with a terrace (garden furniture, armchairs). Behind the house, an area is being developed where you can enjoy the sunny days on deckchairs, while watching the sheep at the back of the garden. There are private outbuildings on the property. The courtyard where you will park is shared with the owners (passageway to access the outbuildings and sheep feeding area). Heating and bed linen included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Towel hire: €8/person/stay. Extra charge: Tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

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 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.

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.

Gîte located in Benet, in the heart of Venise Verte, adjoining the owner's house and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen with pellet stove, bedroom (1 x 140cm bed), shower room (PRM access), separate WC (PRM access), storage room, mezzanine sleeping area (2 x 90cm twin beds). Wifi internet access. Outside, private terrace on a small enclosed plot. Shared swimming pool (5x8.5m) open from 2pm to 6pm from June to September, petanque area, table tennis, children's swing. Other gîte on site: H85G23585. 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.

Old restored outbuilding, located in a hamlet in the Marais Poitevin, adjoining unoccupied buildings. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchenette, wc. First floor: 2 attic bedrooms (1 double bed) (2 single beds), shower room. No Wifi. Mobile phone (deposit required). Enclosed landscaped grounds of 400 m², covered area (garden furniture, barbecue). Marshland on site, rowing boat available. Niort 16 km. Coulon 5 km. Electric recharging point with fast and normal charging at the entrance to Aziré (D104). Optional extra: Cleaning package: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 pers. 10€/bed/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/person/stay. Additional charges: Tourist tax and electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption). The owner provides the wood. Recommended price based on €50 to €70 per stere. The 1st flambé is free.

A trendy boutique hotel with a minimalist design. Bedrooms with small terrace. Buffet breakfast available with homemade jams and cakes.

Come and relax and eat at the picnic area of the commune of Coulon on the Gilbert Tesson car park.

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.

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.

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).

The small rural town, labellised "Organic territory" in 2019, is located between Caâtine and Marais Poitevin. First named in 1080, it was under the election, the siege and the discipline of Fontenay-le-Comte. Its habitat is wound in the hollow of a grain plain, its streets are labyrinthine and sometimes lined with old dry stone walls. In 1804, Etienne Dupin, prefect of the Deux-Sèvres, wrote that there is a mill near the Goupilière in St-Rémy, that the communal land is only a vast quarry of limestone and that the trade consists of mules, horses, oxen and sheep. A passion of the horse that still persists on the outskirts of the village with the Relais Equestre Equinoxe. To see: the two Towers (13th century), St-Rémy church, La Courneuve (15th century) and Maison de la Plaine (multipurpose room).

This site includes a lock house from 1865 which, unoccupied since 1987, was sold in 2007 by the Direction de l'Equipement and a lock dam with fishway. Nearby is the "jackass" whose legend of the late nineteenth century tells us that the unstable ground engulfed unlucky travellers in the swamps! In fact, the “motte”, a high plot surrounded by “ditches” (canals) to grow the farm’s vegetables, is wobbling under the weight of its visitors, especially at the time of the flood.

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).

In this catering restaurant, you will find only local products: - Parthenaise meat from the Marais Poitevin in Coulon - Bread from Benet - Vegetables from Oulmes - Cheese from Benet - Poultry from Luçon... You can have lunch on the premises or take your meal away every day from Monday to Friday and on Saturdays by reservation. A menu and several formulas are available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the heart of Coulon, the picturesque capital of the Green Venice, the inn La Pigouille welcomes you every day and offers you a varied menu combining local specialities and traditional cuisine through a wide choice of tasty and generously served dishes that highlight the fresh produce and culinary riches of the region. On the terrace or in one of the 2 rooms, you will appreciate the proximity of the water and the peaceful comings and goings of the boats. La Pigouille also offers a "boat formula" which allows you to combine your meal with a surprising discovery of the secrets of the marsh revealed along the water by passionate and experienced boatmen from 29,50 €. In a green and flowery setting, you will spend a pleasant moment combining the pleasures of the table and the eyes that a warm service without false notes contributes to make unforgettable.

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.

This service area, which has been open since mid-September 2021, has 12 pitches and offers a reception point, electricity, drainage and drinking water points, delimited pitches... The service area is within easy reach of the shops in the town centre (1.5km away), which can be reached on foot or by bike... You'll be 10 minutes from Venise Verte, in the Marais Poitevin Nature Park. Service and parking package for less than 5 hours: €5 24-hour parking and services package: €10

In the hamlet of Lesson, house comprising the owner's accommodation and gîte. Former farmhouse, originally a 15th century priory, set in 4000 m² of enclosed grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (pellet stove available on request), lounge, utility room, 2 interconnecting bedrooms with bathroom and separate WC (1 x 160cm bed and 2 x 90cm beds), access to spa/hammam area on request. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with shower room and separate WC (2 twin beds 90), 1 bedroom with shower room and separate WC (1 bed 160). Garden with trees, garden furniture, barbecue, swimming pool (8x4m) open from mid-June to mid-September, deckchairs. Private outdoor parking, bed linen and towels provided. Central heating on ground floor and electric heating upstairs included in the price. In addition: pellet stove in the living room/kitchen: 1 bag of pellets per day offered (if you need more: €11 per extra bag to be paid to the owner). Visitor's tax.

Restored former cowshed, adjoining outbuildings, situated in the small market town of Lesson in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a major site in France. Independent entrance and grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette (TV equipped for the deaf and hard of hearing), 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed), shower room/wc. First floor: 1 bedroom (2 x 110cm beds), shower room/wc. Cot and high chair available on request. Wifi internet access. Partly heated by puits canadien (heated air distribution) included. Enclosed landscaped grounds of 150 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, sun loungers), lock-up for bikes. Niort 12 km. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Additional charges: Local tax, electric heating with convector heaters: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption): to be paid on site. Electric recharging available in the shopping centre car park 3 km away.

Discover the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park by staying in this 6-person gîte in the countryside. Just 70 km from La Rochelle and 72 km from L'Aiguillon sur Mer, you are also halfway between the Puy du Fou (106 km) and Futuroscope (107 km) parks. This single-storey house (access by 1 step) offers a kitchen, a living room with decorative fireplace, a dining room, 3 bedrooms (2 with double beds and one with 2 single beds), a shower room, a separate toilet and a storeroom. Outside, you will enjoy enclosed grounds, including a wooded area at the front of the house with a terrace (garden furniture, armchairs). Behind the house, an area is being developed where you can enjoy the sunny days on deckchairs, while watching the sheep at the back of the garden. There are private outbuildings on the property. The courtyard where you will park is shared with the owners (passageway to access the outbuildings and sheep feeding area). Heating and bed linen included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Towel hire: €8/person/stay. Extra charge: Tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

In the heart of the Poitevin Marsh, the Regional Natural Park, a few kilometers from the village of Coulon, terraced house of 120 m2 for 2 to 10 people. Ground floor: 2 kitchen entrances, baby high chair, living room, living room (bed 140), 2 bathrooms, 2 WC. Floor: bedroom 1 with 2 beds 140, bedroom 2 with 1 bed 140, 1 bed 140, 1 cot. Pallier: clic-clac. Private garden with 28 ares, private parking, garden furniture, barbecue, shaded terrace, relax, bike shelters, boules court, ping-pong. Pets allowed under conditions. Quiet, tranquility, boats, marked trails, bicycle rental at 3 km, La Rochelle (50 km), beaches of Vendée (70 km), Puy du Fou (90 km), Futuroscope (100 km). Arrival at 4pm and departure at 10am. Degressive rate if only 2 persons occupy the gite.

We are delighted to welcome you to our property in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, so that you can spend a pleasant time in a renovated stone outbuilding with all comforts and privacy. A place in the middle of nature, 2.5km from the center of Coulon, close to all amenities. You'll be able to relax in the park, and children can play and run around. The accommodation comprises a fully-equipped kitchen, a sitting area with sofa bed and TV, a bedroom (bed 140x190), wardrobe and chest of drawers, a mezzanine with bed 140x190, a shower room with WC and a private terrace. Beds will be made up and towels provided on arrival. Also available: cot and high chair for toddlers, books and board games for family play, WiFi.

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 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.