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Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France
Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France
Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France
Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France
Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France

Marais Poitevin: Full-day tour in the footsteps of the Poitou Donkey｜France

France-Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Duration:7 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Guided trip in a traditional rowboat 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
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Departure TimeLate Departure (After 9 am)
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementLunch included
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Bird watching, Eco-tourism, Bycicle rental
TransportSightseeing cruise, Bicycle rental
Cruise typeRiver boating

Product Info

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 flavorful 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 baguette

Available 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 €13.00

Afternoon: 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.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • What To Bring: Sunglasses

  • What To Bring: Sun hat

  • What To Bring: Hat

  • What To Bring: Water

  • What To Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing

  • What To Bring: Outdoor clothing

  • What To Bring: Helmet

  • Not Allowed: High-heeled shoes

  • Not Allowed: Sandals or flip flops

  • Not Allowed: Nudity

  • Not Allowed: Bare feet

  • Not Allowed: See-through clothing

  • Know Before You Go: What is prohibited during the outing:

  • Know Before You Go: Flip-flops, open-toed shoes, bare chests, and loose clothing, all for safety reasons.

  • Know Before You Go: Gear to bring:

  • Know Before You Go: Comfortable, durable clothing appropriate for the weather and any changes in it (avoid loose-fitting legwear; flip-flops, slides and going shirtless are prohibited).

  • Know Before You Go: Closed-toe shoes

  • Know Before You Go: Eyeglass strap

  • Know Before You Go: Sunscreen

  • Know Before You Go: Hat, cap, or helmet

  • Know Before You Go: One 1-liter bottle of water per person

  • Know Before You Go: Each participant is solely responsible for controlling the bike and its movement and assumes full responsibility for it during the activity.

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