Original Vélo Tour Specialist in guided bike rides in the Marais Poitevin

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  • Guide Vert Michelin

Location : In the countryside

Other services : ANCV Connect / Réservation en ligne

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

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    • ORIGINAL VÉLO TOUR, A CYCLING GETAWAY IN FULL NATURE IN THE MARAIS POITEVIN


      Between Charente-Maritime, Deux Sèvres and Vendée, between La Rochelle, Niort and Fontenay-Le-Comte, the Marais Poitevin appears as a natural jewel, a verdant and unique setting to discover during a cycling getaway on the Green Venice.

      Between April 1 and November 5, Damien, the only professional bike guide in the area, takes you on the white paths, canals and plots that make up this space between land and sea.

      Labeled Regional Natural Park and Grand Site of France, you will have 1h30 of walk and explanations on the History and the heritage of this green setting. In a group of 4 to 19 people, get on your bike in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the time slot you want on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. With its 10 km of passable paths for all levels, this discovery walk is open to all children, thanks to 20", 24" bicycles and babyvan type trailers for children under 6 years old.

      The accessible rate includes bike rental and the accompaniment of the guide, for a day of escape in the heart of nature. Book your getaway quickly, it's not all year round.

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Traveller Reviews Original Vélo Tour

5 sur 5 159 reviews

  • MFany

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by MFany on 30/10/2025

  • Sébastien Fournier

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Sébastien Fournier on 27/09/2025

    A wonderful day in nature with Damien, who knows his region very well and speaks to us about it with passion and commitment; he's an excellent storyteller. A superb experience and discovery of the Poitevin marsh. We explored the marsh along the water, through tastes, and by bike! We had a wonderful day and were delighted with the experience. Don't hesitate! It's a must-do.

  • Elisabeth Ritter Moati

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Elisabeth Ritter Moati on 26/09/2025

    Damien is a very interesting guy who will share with you his passion for history and the region's specialties 🩷

Traveller Reviews Original Vélo Tour

5.0 sur 5 318 reviews

  • "Bike tour of La Presqu’ile"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Patrick R (Les Pavillons Sous Bois, France) on 18/08/2022

    Nice tour along the littoral in a beautiful scenery. Damien is so knowledgeable about his country’s history and geography you sense he cares heartfully and passionately about its environment. The...

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  • "Great family day"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Olivier G on 21/08/2024

    Great day with Damien. Nice program, very complete and fun explanations. Small altitudes and large areas of tranquility appreciated. We and our daughters are very happy.

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  • "Balade à vélo pour découvrir la Venise verte"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 814edithn (Gif-sur-Yvette, France) on 23/07/2024

    Balade à vélo d’ 1h30 sur des chemins à l’écart des routes. Damien apporte tout au long de la balade des explications historiques sur l’évolution du marais Poitevin. Nous avons également découvert la...

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Ride around

Circuit cyclable 11Bis - De coteaux de marais

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Circuit randonnée - au coeur du Marais

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Circuit randonnée - le canal de la route d'eau

Circuit randonnée - le canal de la route d'eau
Circuit randonnée - le canal de la route d'eau

12,7 km - Taugon

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Address

route de la Sèvre (près du camping Le Marais sauvage)
85420 Le Mazeau

GPS coordinates

46° 19'51.52"N, 0° 40'31.39"W

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