Arçais

Must See Places

The singing of frogs
At the heart of the Marais Poitevin, Arcais is a little quiet and refreshing village . In the place that we call the "Green Venice" you can enjoy boat tours from the port d'arcais ... Enjoy the region and its MUST SEE's, and you can also visit the Island of Re or La Rochelle, only 30 minutes from the Arcais!

Grand Port d'Arçais

Architecture and Heritage

Le Grand Port d'Arçais in brief ...
This paved wedge harbor features charming boats in front of a typical house of the marsh.It is the starting point of many tours on the Green Venice ...

Pointe de l'Aiguillon

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The tip in brief ...
Stretching toward the heart of the ocean, the pointe de l'Aiguillon offers a beautiful view on the surrounding region: île de Ré, pointe d'Arcady... There you can see mussel beds at low tide ...

Jardin Dumaine

Parks, Gardens and Arboretums

The garden in brief ...
The Jardin Dumaine is one of the most beautiful gardens in France. Located in the city center, it extends on 4.5 hectares. You can see floral displays inspired by the Fables de la Fontaine.

Abbaye de Maillezais

Churches, Abbeys and Chapels

The abbey in brief ...
The benedictine abbey of Maillezais was built in 1003, on an island in the Gulf of Pictons. This necropolis of the dukes of Aquitaine is remarkable by its atypical architecture in the region. Not to be missed ...
The remains of the cathedral, the halls of the conventual buildings, cultural animations ... For the little story ...
The abbey had hosted many intellectuals and artists such as Rabelais and Agrippa d'Aubigné.

L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer

Yours to Discover

L'Aiguillon-sur-mer
Whether you're an athlete, a food lover, a nature or fishing lover or simply looking for a quiet vacation,L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is your destination ... Enjoy a walk on the small port of L'Aiguillon... For the little story ...
Georges Simenon settled there in 1940, the setting of his novel "The house of the judge", is located at l'aiguillon ...

Coulon

Yours to Discover

'The capital of the Green Venice"
Nestled in the verdant Poitou-Charentes , Coulon is a small town to discover , for it's classified among the "most beautiful villages of France " ... you can wander around the historic center of the town , and admire a preserved architectural patrimony . The imposing Sainte-Trinité church is thus not to be missed! Marshes and wooded areas are to explore on foot, by bike, or why not by horse riding ...

Damvix

Yours to Discover

Damvix est une très joli petite halte nature au milieu du Marais Poitevin, village typique et reposant de la "Venise Verte" au bord de la Sèvre, point de départ de nombreuses balades en barque, ô combien relaxantes...