The Top 20 Attractions in Marais Poitevin
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Marais Poitevin. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Marais Poitevin is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Priory Church of Sainte-Trinité de Coulon
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Capital of the Green Venice, just a few kilometers from Niort, which can be reached by following the Sèvre Niortaise. There is the house of the Marais Poitevin and many small restaurants, on the banks of the river.
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Jean Guilloux
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To cross here, take a bike ride or walk. Grab the chain and pull, this way you will be on the opposite bank.
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Niort Castle Keep
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On the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, stands a keep with twin towers.
Formerly surrounded by an enclosure of approximately …
Formerly surrounded by an enclosure of approximately …
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Esnandes
Highlight • Settlement
A small stopover is worthwhile here.
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Grouin du Cou Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
On a hill above the Groin du Cou cape, the picturesque lighthouse, which unfortunately can't be visited inside, is raised even higher to signal ships around the treacherous coastal waters.
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