Chenal de Marennes – Port of Marennes loop from Nieulle-sur-Seudre

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Chenal de Marennes – Port of Marennes loop from Nieulle-sur-Seudre

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Chenal de Marennes – Port of Marennes loop from Nieulle-sur-Seudre

01:50

31.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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12.5 km

Le Moulin des Loges (tidal mill)

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This mill is one of the last working tide mills in Europe. When the tide rises, the water fills a specific basin, the monard. At low tide, the miller opens …

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15.8 km

Chenal de Marennes

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La Cayenne is traditionally the name for both the long canal and the port located on the Seudre at the end of the canal.

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17.7 km

Port of Marennes

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Port Marennes is a sheltered wet dock located after the Cayenne access channel (2,800 m long from the Seudre). You can cycle along the port and the canal.

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17.7 km

Marennes Covered Market

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18.0 km

Saint Peter's Church, Marennes

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In the 12th century, the village of Marennes was a priory of the Abbey of Saintes. In the 14th century, it was incorporated into the royal domain by Charles V, …

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18.3 km

Creperie next to the market hall

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A small creperie with very friendly staff that serves food both for lunch and dinner. Otherwise, the place doesn't seem to serve anything to eat in the evenings in September 2024.

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