In which village house to visit the Marais Poitevin?

Are you going to discover the Atlantic coastline on the land side? Here in which village you will be staying to visit the Marais Poitevin, a treasure of French heritage!

The Poitevin Marais is located west of France, just above La Rochelle: second largest wetland in France after the Camargue , regional natural park, it is difficult to describe the landscapes offered by the latter as they are disparate and numerous: wet marshes of the "Green Venise" and its many canals, to the green meadows of the Poiré-sur-Velluire, up to the Baie de l’Aiguillon and its gigantic vases and salty meadows, which disappear completely under the tides, to the monuments implanted by Man over the centuries to the exceptional fauna sheltering in this unique biotope, everything is here to breathe nature and offer the visitor a soothed stop, away from the tumult of large cities!

Seduced by the promises whispered by the place? Follow us, we have compiled a list of the best tips to find the accommodation of your dreams where to stay to visit the Poitevin Marais.

Nieul

Located about 15 kilometres northwest of Limoges, Nieul is a small picturesque village famous for its sumptuous and numerous historical monuments: the church of the Assumption-de-la-Vierge, of the 12th century, or the castle of Nieul and its breathtaking garden admire each other day and night, and the Chappelle Saint-Martin, a prestigious Relais & Châteaux proudly bearing its four stars which can be proud to have hosted the whole world.

Of course, it is not necessary to book a suite to find where to sleep in the Marais Poitevin in the heart of this village: just book a room in one of the many hotels that counts the place, or typical guest houses that will be a joy to welcome tourists and visitors!

Vouvant

Vouvant , this is our heartfelt blow, and we are not the only ones: the village was ranked among the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" in 1988, and it is probably due to its fortified 12th century enclosure, where you can admire the dungeons and ramparts, the famous Tour Mélusine and the famous Tour de la Visitation, probably the best preserved of the enclosure, that it is possible to climb to take Vouvant de haut and enjoy a sublime panorama and a well-deserved cultural stop! Don’t miss too, the old Pont and the Church Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption real heritage gems.

In the forest massif of Mervent-Vouvant, nearby, you will be able to discover the Natur’Zoo , a local zoological park, as well as many other forest activities, and to find where to sleep in the Poitevin Marais near this area, if you prefer a simple and authentic relationship to the place, you take advantage of the presence of campsites located there and there, offering affordable and very useful solutions, especially during the summer season!

Whispered.

South of the Vendée, Whispered. is a commune of a thousand souls, and offers, a beautiful selection of historical monuments, such as its church of the 11th century and its sublime Romanesque portal typical of the period’s architecture. Payré’s lime furnaces are also an important point of tourist interest, reflecting the industrialization of this small corner of France in the 19th century, and in general it is possible to observe many houses of character at the turn of each of the alleys that the village has! Don't miss a tour in front of François Laurens, richly carved, once owned by a rich merchant.

No housing problems for those looking to stay in the Poitevin Marais by having all the advantages related to the sector: the well-developed hotel offering cohabits with various rental solutions.