Destination: Poitiers - Futuroscope - Marais Poitevin

Designed as an ecomuseum, it traces the history of the wet marshlands and their inhabitants. Temporary and permanent exhibitions, film screenings, shop selling books, artisanal and regional products.

Explore the museum, discovery trail and an exceptional megalithic site in Europe. Nestled in a natural setting, the museum offers a journey into Prehistory, illustrating the evolution of humanity from its origins to the Neolithic period. The site reveals impressive tumuli, exceptionally well preserved and accessible.

Built on a rocky spur, this medieval town features a well-preserved old center, fortifications and numerous religious buildings. Riverside walk to discover the Poitou Gâtine area.

Located in the wet marshland section of the Marais Poitevin, accessible on foot, by boat or by bike. Highlights include the harbour, narrow lanes, lock, former lift bridge and local craft artisans.

Charming small town, capital of the “Green Venice”. Boat or canoe trips from Quai Tardy. The Maison du Marais Poitevin traces the history of the town and the marsh. Bike rental, shops and restaurants.

Small medieval town with beautiful half-timbered houses and flower-lined streets. Canoe, pedal boat or pedal car rides with superb views of the château. Terra Aventura geocaching trail. Lake nearby.

Key highlights include the Keep of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Baltard-style market halls, and the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise with Port Boinot, combining port, garden and cultural venue.

Château built in the 15th and 17th centuries at the crossroads of Poitou and the Loire Valley. Remarkable contemporary art collection “Curios et Mirabilia”. One of the great Loire châteaux.

Both a cultural and tourist site established on the former Boinot chamois leather and glove factories. Port on the Sèvre Niortaise River, gardens, bar, restaurant, exhibitions, tourist office, and cruises on habitable canal boats.

With views over the medieval town of Chauvigny, VéloRail is a surprising cross between Poulidor and the French railway: four wheels, two pedalers and a rear bench, all running on a former railway line.