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Niort comes alive to the rhythm of the Vélo Francette, which follows the green belt along the Sèvre Niortaise. This cycle route, made up of landscaped paths and quiet banks, offers a peaceful setting for reaching Coulon, the capital of the "Green Venice," by crossing the gentle Marais Poitevin.

very pleasant place for walking, cycling or running

Worth seeing water spot

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 700 square meters, it is today located in the city center of Niort, a stone's throw from the very beautiful Halles, designed by Eiffel. The keep, built between the 12th and 13th century, has had several functions. A military fortress, it was also a prison and finally a museum. In 1840, it became the first building in Niort to be classified as a Historic Monument.

An evening round after the hard work shot 12km in 2h in wonderful weather in short clothes and sandals. The historical buildings, the watercourses and the variety inspired me!

Started by Henri II, completed by Richard Coeur de Lion, this extraordinary castle does not seem out of place in the center of Niort, but of course it occupied a very strong position in the valley. Having received this region of France as a gift through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, he used this castle as his capital to defend it.

The Dungeon of Niort is one of the city's most famous buildings. It was part during its construction of a set of ramparts almost 2,700 meters long, which protected the city. Nowadays, the keep of Niort is accompanied by a museum which traces the history of this city of character.