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small fishing operation along the coast

Very bright and simple interior. Beautiful stained glass windows.

A lovely viewpoint shared with the marsh on one side and Bourgneuf Bay on the other.

Everyone here seems to take similar photos of the canal with its many fishing huts and boats. This place is simply picturesque. Crossing the bridge with fully loaded bikes is not advisable. It is worth taking a small detour along the marked EV1 route over the next weir. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to eat in the small restaurant as we wanted to go to our accommodation in Bouin.

We really liked the many fishing huts on the beach. Again, a completely different method of fishing with a large net.

Water management is essential for life in the swamp, it is managed by the SAH. (Syndicate of the Southern Loire Hydraulic Development). 51 municipalities are affected by the regulation of these waters by the Marais Breton Vendée or Marô. There are still 3 main locks in Port la Roche and 2 in Fresne.

The construction of this abbey began in 1055. Notre-Dame de la Chaume abbey is the main Benedictine settlement in Machecoul. The monastery ceased to exist in 1767. The two oculi (the only remains of the abbey) of the wall lit the chapter house and opened directly onto the abbot's garden. The dovecote located in the center of the Chaume estate is the symbol of the abbey. More information on the history: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbaye_Notre-Dame_de_la_Chaume

The name of these places is linked to history; The "Port la Roche" and the "Port du Fresne" are ancient ports where navigation was possible to connect the Port du Collet inland (as far as Machecoul) and to supply the villages of the marsh with food (food, Salt ...).