Montreuil, Vendée, Pays de la Loire

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.

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.

From Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, park on the castle square. A notice board will show you the starting point. Then follow the wooden markers with a bicycle and brown directional arrows. If there are no signs, continue on your way. Discover the Autize valley and let yourself be surprised by the poetry of the landscapes and the charm of the buildings in this area.

Close to the beaches of southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, you'll fall under the spell of the Baie de l'Aiguillon, the Pointe Saint Clément in Esnandes, the little port of l'Aiguillon sur Mer, not to mention the many walks and cycle rides. Just 7 km from the pier at Maillezais Abbey, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, you can enjoy bucolic boat trips. A visit to Fontenay Le Comte, with its sound trail just 7 km from Casa Upupa, is also a must, as you'll discover some unusual and hidden spots along the way. Casa Upupa has two rooms with two different atmospheres, SANTORIN in blue-white with columns, soothing, inspiring and rejuvenating, and the other LODGETTE OTUS, with different shades of green, soft and natural colours symbolising the art of combining balance, freshness and nature. The Santorini room 28 m² - Single-storey room with separate entrance through double French windows with shutters facing south - View of the pool, terrace adjoining the bedroom - Wardrobe - 100% French bedding, king size bed 160x200 - Dining area and kitchenette available in the bedroom, including fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and crockery set - Large walk-in shower, washbasin and separate toilet in the bedroom - Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is available in an enclosed area dedicated to the room. - Private semi-covered parking on the property for one vehicle The Lodgette Otus 25 m² room - Single-storey room bathed in light, with separate entrance through a triple-glazed bay window with blackout curtains - View of the pool, terrace adjoining the bedroom - Wardrobe - 100% French bedding, king size bed 160x200 - Dining area and kitchenette available in the bedroom, including fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and crockery set - Italian shower, washbasin and separate toilet in the room - Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is served in an enclosed area dedicated to the room. - Private parking for one vehicle on the property Our welcome booklet designed especially for you is available by QR code or link one week before your arrival to help you prepare for your stay. Breakfast is prepared to the highest health standards. (your host has HACCP health training and an operating licence) - Health protocol covid 19 and cleaning plan in place - At your disposal: hydro-alcoholic gel, towels, hairdryer, television and wifi. - All our personal hygiene products are provided in each room and are included in the price. All our bottles are made of glass and the products are "organic, eco-responsible and made in France". - Heating: we have environmentally-friendly geothermal heating. - In the dining area of each room, you'll find a complimentary courtesy tray with everything you need to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. - Swimming pool with secure curtain, heated in high season - Garden furniture available - Pool towels for hire

The Marais Poitevin offers a wealth of natural (nearest pier for the Venise Verte is 10 km away) and cultural attractions (Maillezais Abbey 9.7 km away, medieval village of Vouvant 26 km away) during your stay in this stone house, typical of the southern Vendée. You'll also be ideally located for more distant excursions, between beaches (La Rochelle 46 km, La Tranche sur Mer 63 km) and Puy du Fou (68 km). This accommodation comprises, on the ground floor (access via 4 steps), a living room with ethanol fireplace, a lounge/kitchen, a utility room and a separate toilet. Upstairs, you will find a master suite (1 x 180cm bed) with dressing room and private bathroom/WC (shower and bath), 2 other bedrooms each with a 160cm bed, a shower room and a separate WC. Outside, a landscaped area of around 400m² awaits you for moments of relaxation around the 6-seater spa (under cover) and the unheated swimming pool (4 x 8 m) open from 15 May to 15 September. There are also two garden lounges, a barbecue, deckchairs, a table tennis table and a room with a summer kitchen area and several sofas. The house is on the edge of the D20 and D204. Bed linen, towels and heating included. Cot and high chair available on request. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €150/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

As heritage lovers, we would like to welcome you to an old stone farmhouse from the Marais Poitevin, which we have largely restored ourselves. This detached house is located in the hamlet of Baude in the commune of Montreuil, and our accommodation is nearby. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen/laundry room, shower room accessible to people with reduced mobility, wc, 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed). Upstairs: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds in each), shower room/wc, bathroom (shower, bath), wc. Outside: the garden (1200 m² LPO refuge) is enclosed and planted with trees. Private swimming pool (5x10m) with terrace (garden furniture, sun loungers, barbecue). Large covered outdoor dining area. Adult bikes (no children's bikes), table tennis, children's games. Hiking and cycling from the gîte. Weekends on request in mid and low season (contact us for prices). La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré are 46 km away. Le Puy du fou is 1 hour away - Bookings can be made directly with the owner at the following address: gite.baude@gmail.com or by telephone +33 (0)631181157 - General conditions and pool rules on the Baude gîte website. Extra charge: - Oil-fired heating on meter reading. - Tourist tax payable on site at the end of the stay from 01 January to 31 December for people over 18. 0.90 cts per adult per night. - Sheets and towels can be hired (included for 2-week rentals). Please let us know before your arrival. Beds made on arrival.

Former 18th century cowshed renovated in 2006, situated on a 4-hectare property adjoining another gîte and the owners' accommodation and close to another gîte. Ground floor: kitchen/lounge accessed by 2 steps, bedroom 1 (1 x 180cm bed and 1 x 1cm bed), bedroom 2 (1 x 160cm bed and 1 x 1cm bed), bathroom (bath + shower)/wc. Wifi internet access. Private area of 1000 m², terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Communal area reserved for gîtes: swimming pool (4x15m) open in July/August, terraces, fruit trees. Hiking trails, cycle path, river fishing nearby. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 pers. 10€/bed/stay; Hire of bathroom linen: 8€/stay; (For the 180cm bed, bring 2 fitted sheets 90cm). Additional charges: tourist tax, electric heating: €10/day (payable on site).

Former 18th century farmhouse renovated in 2010 and 2019, situated on a 4-hectare property, adjoining another gîte and the owner's home, close to another gîte. Ground floor: entrance, living room/kitchen, lounge, wc. First floor: 4 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (1 bed 160, 1 bed 90, shower room/wc) (1 bed 160, shower room/wc) (1 bed 160, 2 beds 90, dressing room), bathroom (bath + shower), wc. Wifi internet access. Private area of 5000 m², terrace (garden furniture, electric grill). Communal area reserved for gîtes: unheated swimming pool (4x15m) open in July/August, terraces, fruit trees. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 pers. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Additional charges: Visitor's tax, heating package (electric + underfloor heating) 15 €/day (payable to the owner).

In the Marais Poitevin, 30 minutes from La Rochelle, we welcome you to an old renovated barn, in rooms classified 3 épis Gites de France, with a large living room and kitchenette, overlooking a wooded enclosed garden. Copious breakfasts served before discovering the rich natural, historical and gastronomic heritage of the southern Vendée. Two family units upstairs, each with 2 bedrooms and private shower room and toilet. The rooms are spacious. The first set comprises : - Chambre "Marais": a very comfortable 25m² double room (160x200 bed) with a baby corner. Lounge area and desk. Delicate touches of "Green Venice". The room overlooks the garden and faces east. Private shower room and bathroom. A children's bedroom could be added. - Vieilles Chansons Françaises" bedroom. In this children's or companion's bedroom (bed 120x190), warm colours enhance the brightness of the wood and antique furniture. It overlooks the garden and can be combined with either of the double bedrooms, with the person sharing the bathroom. As you drift off to sleep, you'll have no trouble recalling the words of "Meunier, tu dors..." or "Cadet Rousselle...". The second set consists of : - Horizon" room: 16m² double room (bed 140x190) with desk area and armchairs. The decoration and tones of the room are a reminder that the ocean and the Ile de Ré are nearby. Facing east and overlooking the garden, it can be used as a children's bedroom. Private bathroom and shower room. - Au temps jadis": children's bedroom with twin beds. Its pastel tones reflect the gentle pleasures of childhood. The children share the parents' bathroom. It overlooks the garden. The large living room on the ground floor has a pool table, table football, board games and extensive local literature. The kitchenette has a fridge-freezer, microwave and hob. Crockery and household linen are also available. Babies are welcome: high chair, cot and baby bath. For your leisure, we have mountain bikes at your disposal, with cycle paths starting from the house; there is a barbecue for which we provide charcoal free of charge; garden furniture is spread around the property and deckchairs are available around an indoor saltwater swimming pool. Our gourmet breakfasts feature homemade jams and pastries and local produce. The garden is fully accessible, offering shady spots for picnics. There are numerous restaurants in the surrounding area, ranging from crêperies to gourmet restaurants; 7 km from the renaissance town of Fontenay-le-Comte, 15 km from the medieval village of Vouvant and the Mervent Forest, 35 minutes from La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré, 1 hour by motorway from Le Puy du Fou and the Futuroscope.

Renovated, detached 18th-century country house set in 4 hectares of grounds close to the owners' accommodation and 2 other gîtes. Ground floor: kitchen, living room. First floor under sloping ceiling: bedroom 1 (160cm bed and 1 single bed), bedroom 2 (1 130cm bed), shower room/wc. Wifi internet access. Private area of 550 m², terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Private area shared by the gîtes: swimming pool (4x15m) open in July/August, terraces, fruit trees. Hiking trails, cycle path, river fishing nearby. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Additional charges: Tourist tax, electric heating: €10/day (payable on site).

Peace, comfort and conviviality await you on the banks of the River Vendée. Waterfront terrace. Gastronomic restaurant, combining seafood and local produce. Boat and bicycle rides - Seminar room Closed for 15 days in February and 15 days in November. Toques Vendéennes, 3 Michelin forks.

Stay in the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and discover the Venise Verte (jetty 5.8 km away) and the abbeys of the southern Vendée (Maillezais 5.6 km away, Nieul sur l'Autize 9.7 km away). You can also enjoy the nearby forest of Mervent (14 km), walks on the beaches of La Faute sur Mer (60 km) or a visit to the town of La Rochelle (66 km). The ground floor comprises a living room/kitchen and a sitting room with decorative fireplace. On the attic floor (minimum height: 1m70) you will find a first bedroom with 2 single beds and a cot, a bathroom/WC, a second bedroom with 2 single beds and access to a third small bedroom, also with 2 single beds. In an adjoining space on the ground floor (access from the covered terrace), you will find a laundry area, a bedroom with a 160cm bed giving access to a bedroom with 2 90cm bunk beds, and a shower room/WC. Outside, you will find enclosed grounds with an unheated swimming pool open from mid-June to mid-September, a covered and partially enclosed terrace (roller shutter allowing it to be closed completely) with garden furniture, gas barbecue and sun loungers, and a covered area next to the swimming pool with a dart board and table tennis. The gîte is right next to the owners' accommodation. End-of-stay cleaning, sheets and towels included. Additional charges: tourist tax; electric heating on general meter reading (deduction of 20% of the total for current consumption).

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.

Picnic area in Arçais direction Damvix with tables and benches.

Its Grand Port, totally restored, was one of the main places of exchange between the plain and the valley of the Sèvre Niortaise. Two wooden cranes remind us that in the past, poplar trunks, transported by water, were hoisted onto the bank. On the edge of the river port stands a 19th century dwelling (private property visible from the street). (private property visible from the street). The 11 warehouses on the ground floor were used to store goods in transit to Niort and Marans. In its extension, old farms lined up along the chemin de la Garenne overlooking both the street and the Minet reach. Arçais is a typical market gardening village and an ideal starting point for discovering the wetlands on foot, by boat or by bicycle.

This Grand Logis was enlarged in the 19th century (private residence visible from the street). Its first owner is at the origin of the implantation of the first poplar tree in the Marais Poitevin. The eleven stores on the first floor were used for the storage of goods (wine, wood, fish) in transit to Niort and Marans, then rented until 1960 to farmers who stored their equipment necessary for the exploitation of the marsh.

Its fully restored Grand Port was one of the main exchanges between the plain and the valley of Sèvre Niortaise. Two wooden cranes recall that once the poplar trunks, carried by water, were hoisted on the bank. On the edge of the river port stands a residence of the XIXth century. (private property visible from the street). The 11 warehouses on the ground floor were used to store goods in transit to Niort and Marans. In its extension, line up along the Chemin de la Garenne old farms overlooking both the street and the Minet bief. Typical village of the market garden, Arçais is an ideal starting point for discovering the wetted marsh on foot, by boat or by bike. To see: Garenne houses, lock and old cable lift bridge of the Bourdettes, St-Cyr church and chain boat.

Built in the south of the current commune, in the place called Butte de la Vieille Eglise, the first sanctuary, isolated (no trace of nearby dwellings), named the Grande Eglise, was probably destroyed during the Wars of Religion. From 1855 to 1862, the parish church was rebuilt in the other direction (reversal) in the neo-Gothic style. Unusual are the hooks on the north exterior facing of Saint-Cyr, located high up and used to dry the leather hoses of the firemen, without twisting them.

Coeur d'Asie, a passion for Asia on your plate! With our travelling food-truck, we bring the authentic flavours of Asian cuisine closer to home, whether at local markets or at your special events. As an event caterer, we offer tailor-made services for all kinds of occasions: weddings, corporate meals, wedding receptions, or cold and hot buffets for birthdays and other celebrations. We combine quality, freshness and personalisation to guarantee an unforgettable culinary experience. Entrust us with your meals, and we'll delight your taste buds with home-cooked dishes that are rich in flavour and tailored to your every whim. The truck (market) is present on the markets of the area: - Tuesdays at Coulonges sur l'Autize from 8.30am to 12.45pm - Wednesdays at Courçon from 8.30am to 12.45pm - Saturdays in Fontenay le Comte from 7.30am to 1pm - Sundays in Coulon from 8.30am to 1pm and Place de l'Eglise in Maillezais from 6pm to 8.15pm Business address : 9 IMPASSE ETIENNE DAURAT 85200 DOIX (Doix lès Fontaines) Open every day from 2pm to 8pm. Home delivery available for orders over 30 euros, subject to availability and within a 15 km radius.

Waterfront terrace. Gastronomic restaurant, combining seafood and local produce. Seminar room 3 forks and Bib gourmand in the Michelin Guide. Master restaurateur Open in 2025: - April to September : Tuesday evening, Wednesday lunchtime/evening, Thursday evening, Friday lunchtime/evening, Saturday lunchtime/evening, Sunday lunchtime/evening - October to March : Tuesday evening, Wednesday lunchtime/evening, Thursday evening, Friday lunchtime/evening, Saturday lunchtime/evening, Sunday lunchtime/evening Annual holiday 2025 from 17 March to April inclusive.

In an original setting, inspired by a halles butcher's shop, and in a friendly atmosphere, you'll enjoy tasty cuts of beef, traditional local dishes, delicious burgers and be tempted by one of the many gourmet desserts. The waiters, dressed as butchers, provide efficient, attentive service. Customer satisfaction is a priority. Our restaurant is uncompromising about the quality and origin of its products. Car park. Private terrace. Private room. Air conditioning. WIFI. Open 7 days a week Menu prices: €10.90 to €27.90

Traditional cuisine is the restaurant's calling card, with homemade products. "The fries are homemade, as is our famous hamburger with bread made by our team". The menu features a wide range of dishes, not forgetting tapas.

Le Gourmet d'Asie boasts an imposing 250-cover dining room, sumptuous chandeliers and a colourful ambience. Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, wok, grilled and seafood cuisine. All-you-can-eat buffet with a choice of starters, main courses, side dishes and desserts. Free for children under 5.

International fast-food restaurant. Terrace and children's play area Open 7 days a week for groups (10 to 60 people). Drive

The Aston Café cafeteria is open every weekday from 9am to 7.30pm, and on weekend evenings from 7pm to 9pm. With variety and freshness as its motto, it offers traditional cuisine with different dishes every day, prepared by our cooks, galettes, grills, pizzas and a la plancha. Set menu at €7.50 including 1 hot dish + 1 Starter OR 1 Dessert The Bar and Sandwich Shop is open every day, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 7.30pm, and offers a wide range of traditional sandwiches, both hot and cold, as well as a new concept that lets you choose your filling and match it with the bread of your choice. Feeling peckish in the afternoon? Take advantage of the tearoom, gourmet coffee, pastries, crèpes...

Fresh homemade pasta served in cones on the premises or to take away. Home-made sauces and desserts. Menu options, various salads. Seating for 35 inside and 15 on the terrace.

Open 7 days a week, every lunchtime. Meals from Monday to Friday: €14.50 Weekend meal: €18.90

At lunchtime, this traditional restaurant offers a varied menu that changes with the seasons. In the evening, the restaurant doesn't serve food but cocktails, wines and beers, accompanied by aperitifs and tapas! Open from 6.30am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday.

Gîte in former outbuildings, adjoining the owner's house, set in 3800 m² of enclosed grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (TV+DVD, radio/CD, wifi), shower room/wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed). Beds are made up and towels provided. Private enclosed grounds of 150 m² (garden furniture, barbecue). Pets welcome (max 2 small dogs on a lead in the grounds). Access to garden: swing, table tennis, heated communal swimming pool from June to September (5x10m), treated with sea salt, open from mid-April to mid-October. Private parking on the property. 1 gîte and 1 guest room on site.

Gîte in a renovated barn, set in 3800 m² of enclosed grounds. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (TV+DVD, radio/CD, wifi), shower room, wc, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 160)(2 twin beds 90). Beds are made up and towels provided. Private 20 m² terrace (pergola, garden furniture, barbecue). Access to garden: swing, table tennis, heated communal swimming pool from June to September (5x10m), treated with sea salt, open from mid-April to mid-October. Private parking on the property. 1 gîte and 1 guest room on site.

1 guest room for 4 people on the first floor of a renovated old house set in a 3800 m² property. This family suite comprises a bedroom with 1 x 160cm bed (a low beam runs across the room) and a bedroom with 2 x 90cm twin beds, private shower room and wc. Breakfast is served in the dining room and includes homemade and local produce. Access to the garden: garden furniture, outdoor games (table tennis, swing), communal swimming pool (5x10m), heated from June to September, treated with sea salt and open from mid-April to mid-October depending on the weather. Summer kitchenette available (fridge, microwave, kettle, 2 gas rings, crockery). Private parking on the property. Price reduction for 3 consecutive nights or more: €82/night for 2 people + €23 per extra person.

On the outskirts of the village of Fontaines, very peaceful location, separate entrance and parking. Bed linen and towels provided.

Single-storey house, located in a hamlet, comprising a living room (with sofa bed), kitchenette, shower room, separate wc, large bedroom (2 double beds + 1 single bed). Large plot of land.

Close to the beaches of southern Vendée and Charente Maritime, you'll fall under the spell of the Baie de l'Aiguillon, the Pointe Saint Clément in Esnandes, the little port of l'Aiguillon sur Mer, not to mention the many walks and cycle rides. Just 7 km from the pier at Maillezais Abbey, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, you can enjoy bucolic boat trips. A visit to Fontenay Le Comte, with its sound trail just 7 km from Casa Upupa, is also a must, as you'll discover some unusual and hidden spots along the way. Casa Upupa has two rooms with two different atmospheres, SANTORIN in blue-white with columns, soothing, inspiring and rejuvenating, and the other LODGETTE OTUS, with different shades of green, soft and natural colours symbolising the art of combining balance, freshness and nature. The Santorini room 28 m² - Single-storey room with separate entrance through double French windows with shutters facing south - View of the pool, terrace adjoining the bedroom - Wardrobe - 100% French bedding, king size bed 160x200 - Dining area and kitchenette available in the bedroom, including fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and crockery set - Large walk-in shower, washbasin and separate toilet in the bedroom - Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is available in an enclosed area dedicated to the room. - Private semi-covered parking on the property for one vehicle The Lodgette Otus 25 m² room - Single-storey room bathed in light, with separate entrance through a triple-glazed bay window with blackout curtains - View of the pool, terrace adjoining the bedroom - Wardrobe - 100% French bedding, king size bed 160x200 - Dining area and kitchenette available in the bedroom, including fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and crockery set - Italian shower, washbasin and separate toilet in the room - Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and is served in an enclosed area dedicated to the room. - Private parking for one vehicle on the property Our welcome booklet designed especially for you is available by QR code or link one week before your arrival to help you prepare for your stay. Breakfast is prepared to the highest health standards. (your host has HACCP health training and an operating licence) - Health protocol covid 19 and cleaning plan in place - At your disposal: hydro-alcoholic gel, towels, hairdryer, television and wifi. - All our personal hygiene products are provided in each room and are included in the price. All our bottles are made of glass and the products are "organic, eco-responsible and made in France". - Heating: we have environmentally-friendly geothermal heating. - In the dining area of each room, you'll find a complimentary courtesy tray with everything you need to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. - Swimming pool with secure curtain, heated in high season - Garden furniture available - Pool towels for hire

The Marais Poitevin offers a wealth of natural (nearest pier for the Venise Verte is 10 km away) and cultural attractions (Maillezais Abbey 9.7 km away, medieval village of Vouvant 26 km away) during your stay in this stone house, typical of the southern Vendée. You'll also be ideally located for more distant excursions, between beaches (La Rochelle 46 km, La Tranche sur Mer 63 km) and Puy du Fou (68 km). This accommodation comprises, on the ground floor (access via 4 steps), a living room with ethanol fireplace, a lounge/kitchen, a utility room and a separate toilet. Upstairs, you will find a master suite (1 x 180cm bed) with dressing room and private bathroom/WC (shower and bath), 2 other bedrooms each with a 160cm bed, a shower room and a separate WC. Outside, a landscaped area of around 400m² awaits you for moments of relaxation around the 6-seater spa (under cover) and the unheated swimming pool (4 x 8 m) open from 15 May to 15 September. There are also two garden lounges, a barbecue, deckchairs, a table tennis table and a room with a summer kitchen area and several sofas. The house is on the edge of the D20 and D204. Bed linen, towels and heating included. Cot and high chair available on request. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €150/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

As heritage lovers, we would like to welcome you to an old stone farmhouse from the Marais Poitevin, which we have largely restored ourselves. This detached house is located in the hamlet of Baude in the commune of Montreuil, and our accommodation is nearby. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen/laundry room, shower room accessible to people with reduced mobility, wc, 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed). Upstairs: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds in each), shower room/wc, bathroom (shower, bath), wc. Outside: the garden (1200 m² LPO refuge) is enclosed and planted with trees. Private swimming pool (5x10m) with terrace (garden furniture, sun loungers, barbecue). Large covered outdoor dining area. Adult bikes (no children's bikes), table tennis, children's games. Hiking and cycling from the gîte. Weekends on request in mid and low season (contact us for prices). La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré are 46 km away. Le Puy du fou is 1 hour away - Bookings can be made directly with the owner at the following address: gite.baude@gmail.com or by telephone +33 (0)631181157 - General conditions and pool rules on the Baude gîte website. Extra charge: - Oil-fired heating on meter reading. - Tourist tax payable on site at the end of the stay from 01 January to 31 December for people over 18. 0.90 cts per adult per night. - Sheets and towels can be hired (included for 2-week rentals). Please let us know before your arrival. Beds made on arrival.

The family suite comprises 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed and TV) (2 x 120cm beds), shower room, wc. Fridge and microwave available. Garden with trees and flowers. Breakfast is served in the living room overlooking the garden. Picnic baskets available (€12). Bicycles available. Spa available, service included in the price.

The gîte has 4 bedrooms, one of which is wheelchair-accessible and has an en suite shower room, a main room with a lounge/dining room, TV, home cinema, DVD player, fully-equipped kitchen, terrace with garden furniture, barbecue and swimming pool, all set in 3600 m² of unoverlooked grounds. Peace and relaxation guaranteed, all less than an hour from La Rochelle, the sea, Puy du Fou, Futuroscope and lots of other things to see and visit. Take advantage of the exceptional sunshine in the south of the Vendée! We remain at your disposal to answer any questions you may have, by email or telephone.