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Discovery day in the footsteps of Baudet du Poitou
"Le Marais Poitevin by bike: an immersion in the heart of local life I invite you to discover the Marais Poitevin from an unprecedented angle, far from the beaten track. Since 2017, I offer unique bike rides, designed to make you live an authentic and unforgettable experience. On the agenda of this special day: * A traditional guided boat ride: Slide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the landscapes. * A refined lunch: Taste local pr
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Overview
- ✓"Le Marais Poitevin by bike: an immersion in the heart of local life I invite you to discover the Marais Poitevin from an unprecedented angle, far from the beaten track.
- ✓Since 2017, I offer unique bike rides, designed to make you live an authentic and unforgettable experience.
- ✓On the agenda of this special day: * A traditional guided boat ride: Slide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the landscapes.
- ✓* A refined lunch: Taste local products and discover the know-how of Marais Poitevin craftsmen.
- ✓* A bike ride: Walk the paths of the Marais Poitevin and admire the varied landscapes.
"Le Marais Poitevin by bike: an immersion in the heart of local life I invite you to discover the Marais Poitevin from an unprecedented angle, far from the beaten track. Since 2017, I offer unique bike rides, designed to make you live an authentic and unforgettable experience. On the agenda of this special day: * A traditional guided boat ride: Slide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the landscapes. * A refined lunch: Taste local products and discover the know-how of Marais Poitevin craftsmen. * A bike ride: Walk the paths of the Marais Poitevin and admire the varied landscapes. * A privileged encounter with the Baudets du Poitou: Discover this emblematic asine breed and talk to the passionate breeders who save them.
"Le Marais Poitevin by bike: an immersion in the heart of local life I invite you to discover the Marais Poitevin from an unprecedented angle, far from the beaten track. Since 2017, I offer unique bike rides, designed to make you live an authentic and unforgettable experience. On the agenda of this special day: * A traditional guided boat ride: Slide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the landscapes. * A refined lunch: Taste local products and discover the know-how of Marais Poitevin craftsmen. * A bike ride: Walk the paths of the Marais Poitevin and admire the varied landscapes. * A privileged encounter with the Baudets du Poitou: Discover this emblematic asine breed and talk to the passionate breeders who save them.
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What’s Included
- ✓Traditional guided boat ride for 1h30 in the wild marsh
- ✓Accompaniment of a professional guide
- ✓Visit of an animal park safeguarding an ancient breed, the Baudet du Poitou
- ✓Visit to a craft soap factory
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓Lunch
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Gratuities
- ✗Purchase of regional products
- ✗Bottled water
- ✗Hat / Cap
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
The Original Vélo Tour truck will be visible in the parking lot of the ornithological park.
🏁 End point
The Original Vélo Tour truck will be visible in the parking lot of the ornithological park.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- French
- Book at least
- 18 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–8 · Youth 9–11 · Adult 12–100
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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You will be in the heart of the Marais Poitevin
1.5 h
Guided walk by traditional boat for 1h30 along the waterways of the wild Marais, preserved part of the Marais Poitevin.
2 h
In the ornithological park, we will picnic products from the Marais Poitevin concocted by the caterer of Damvix.
2 h
Guided bike ride. I will guide you by bike from the Birds of the Marais Poitevin Bird Park to reach the land of donkeys in Saint George du Rex. We will make stops for explanation, reading landscapes. We will make 10km go then after the park Du Coq à l'Âne, we will make 10km return.
1 h
Guided tour of an artisanal soap factory. In the animal park, following the meeting of the Baudets du Poitou, we will visit the handmade soap factory Cornet which recovers donkey milk to make soap through a know-how almost unique in France.
30 min
Exclusive entertainment. I will make you enjoy an exceptional visit in the heart of the animal park "Elosparc" where Quentin will make us meet and cuddle the famous Baudets of Poitou. We will tell you about the history of this donkey, its usefulness, its virtual disappearance and its preservation today. This animation is exclusive to Original Vélo Tour because we go back to their enclosure.
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