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Discovery Day in the footsteps of the Builder Monks
Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin! I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors. On the program for this exceptional day: * A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes. * Visit the ruins of the Maillezais Abbey: Soak up the atmosphere of this place full of history and discover the essential role of the monks in the construction of the Ma
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Overview
- ✓Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin!
- ✓I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors.
- ✓On the program for this exceptional day: * A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes.
- ✓* Visit the ruins of the Maillezais Abbey: Soak up the atmosphere of this place full of history and discover the essential role of the monks in the construction of the Marais.
- ✓* A bike ride: Explore the paths of the Marais and admire the varied landscapes.
Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin! I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors. On the program for this exceptional day: * A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes. * Visit the ruins of the Maillezais Abbey: Soak up the atmosphere of this place full of history and discover the essential role of the monks in the construction of the Marais. * A bike ride: Explore the paths of the Marais and admire the varied landscapes. * Friendly lunch: Enjoy a moment of relaxation around a tasty meal in the charming village of Maillé. * Visit a craft brewery: Discover the secrets of beer making and taste the brewer's different creations.
Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin! I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors. On the program for this exceptional day: * A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes. * Visit the ruins of the Maillezais Abbey: Soak up the atmosphere of this place full of history and discover the essential role of the monks in the construction of the Marais. * A bike ride: Explore the paths of the Marais and admire the varied landscapes. * Friendly lunch: Enjoy a moment of relaxation around a tasty meal in the charming village of Maillé. * Visit a craft brewery: Discover the secrets of beer making and taste the brewer's different creations.
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What’s Included
- ✓Guided tour of the Abbey of Maillezais
- ✓Guided tour of a craft brewery with tasting
- ✓The accompaniment of a professional bike guide
- ✓Guided traditional boat ride for 1 hour
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓Lunch
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Gratuities
- ✗Hat / cap
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Bottled water
What to Bring
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Travel time is included in the total tour time
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
The Original Vélo Tour truck will be in the parking lot
🏁 End point
The Original Vélo Tour truck will be in the parking lot
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
1 h
Guided walk by traditional boat along the canals of the Green Venice with views of the Abbey of Maillezais.
45 min
Guided tour. Maillezais Abbey is one of the founding abbeys of Marais Poitevin. We will wander around its ruins to understand how men settled here to build a swamp.
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Guided bike ride. We will visit part of the Marais Poitevin along a survey with observation of the flora and fauna surrounding without forgetting the usefulness of a survey.
2 h
After visiting the abbey, we will take the bike towards the maraichin village of Maillé and we will return by the same way in order to secure everyone on the bike. During this outward and return journey, I will offer you discovery stages.
2 h
We will picnic on the port of Maillé overlooking the Sèvre Niortaise. This picnic concocted by the caterer of Damvix is made of products from the Marais Poitevin.
1 h
Maxime will explain his job, his know-how and will end with a beer tasting
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