Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey
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Overview
- Guided trip in a traditional rowing boat on the canals of the Marais Poitevin
- Guided off-the-beaten-track bike tour
- Landscape interpretation in the hills above Saint-Georges
- Visit to a park preserving the local breeds of the Marais Poitevin
- Visit to an artisanal soap factory
Activity location
- Regional Natural Park of the Marais Poitevin
- Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Le Petit Buisson, 79210 Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, France | You'll find my truck in the parking lot. I'll be waiting for you there.
- Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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What's included, what's not
- Guided rowing boat trip for 1.5 hours in the heart of the wild marsh
- Picnic with regional products (excluding aperitif and wine, available at an additional cost)
- Guided bike tour (bike rental included)
- Visit to Elosparc Park
- Visit to an artisanal soap factory
- Accompaniment by the guide all day long.
- Purchase of wine and/or an aperitif during the picnic (please book in advance).
- The wine is an AOC Fiefs Vendéens with the Pissotte appellation. You can choose between red and rosé. Please let me know in advance. For the aperitif, we offer Kiki Vendéen, an aperitif made with wine and sloes, typical of the South Vendée. It is sold by the 750-ml bottle.
- Personal insurance
- Purchases at the bird park and the artisanal soap factory
- Service charge
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Bare feet, High-heeled shoes, Nudity, Sandals or flip flops, See-through clothing
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Morning: Immersion in nature and meeting with local producers
10:15 am: Meet and greet in front of the Marais Poitevin Bird Park at David's,
10:30 am: Board a traditional boat for a peaceful, guided cruise along the waterways of the wild Marais.
12:15 p.m.: Lunch in the park, enjoying fresh and flavourful local products. The typical Marais Poitevin picnic is prepared by Stéphane, the caterer from Damvix (aperitif and wine available at an additional fee. Please pay close attention when selecting the number of participants at the bottom when booking).My picnic of regional products:
Starter: Marais Poitevin stuffed vegetables
Main course: Dry-cured Vendée ham with a salad of Mogette beans
Cheese: Camembert de Nermoux
Dessert: artisanal briochette with coffee/tea
Includes water and a “Tradition du Marais” French baguetteAvailable at an additional cost:
Aperitif: Vendée Kiki (aperitif made with wine and blackthorn from South Vendée) from Vignobles Mercier de Vix - AOC Fiefs Vendéens - 750 ml for €13.00
Wines: red or rosé from Domaine Coirier de Pissotte – AOC Fiefs Vendéens – 75 cl for €13.00Afternoon: Explore Elosparc Park and the Cornet artisanal soap factory, and meet the animals
1:45 p.m.: Guided bike ride to the donkey farm, to meet Quentin, son of the owners of the Elosparc donkey farm/soap factory.
3:15 p.m.: Special encounter with the Poitou donkeys, an iconic breed of donkey from the region, in the heart of their field.
4:15 p.m.: Tour of the soap factory with Christelle, the manager and soap maker, and discovery of her artisanal creations made with natural products.
Location
Activity location
- Regional Natural Park of the Marais Poitevin
- Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Le Petit Buisson, 79210 Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, France | You'll find my truck in the parking lot. I'll be waiting for you there.
- Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France