 
4 days discovering the Marais Poitevin: between coves and channels, the cycle paths will lead you through the biggest marsh of western France. At first, you will discover the wet marshes and then the dried marshes in Vendée and Charente Maritime. The landscape turns from green to blue. This tour is perfect to ride with kids thanks to safe cycle paths and short distances. If you have never travelled by bike, with this trip you will want to organize your next holidays cycling !
Day 1 - Arrival in Arçais
Arrival planned around midday. You will get your bikes and ride the first loop route (15km) in the marsh.
Diner in a tavern. Night in an hotel** or a bed and breakfast**
Day 2 - Loop route in the marsh 25 Km
Arçais, Ste Sabine, Le Mazeau, Le Vanneau, St Georges de Rex, the wild marsh won(t have anymore secrets for you. You will enjoy a traditional flat boat excursion, to discover the marsh for the canals. (guided excursion included)
Diner in a tavern. Night in an hotel** or a bed and breakfast**
Option : 4 hours free canoe excursion (see prices)
Day 3 - From Arçais to Fontenay le Comte - 38 Km
Leaving Arçais for a journey through the Marais Poitevin. You may visit, on the way, a 11th century Abbey in Maillezais which is one of the starting points of the history of the Marais Poitevin.
Diner and night in Fontenay le Comte Hotel**
Day 4 - From Fontenay Le Comte to Arçais - 48 Km
The Sèvre Niortaise river, from Marans to Niort, has experienced heavy traffic. Boats where pulled on with a rope by men from the towpath. In the port of Marans you will find one of the last marine carpenters.
The Sèvre will lead you, as the boats in the past, up to Arçais.
Return to your accommodation and end of the tour.
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