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SAINT-SAVIN | 46 km east of Poitiers
Abbaye de Saint-Savin
1 to 2 hours
UNESCO-listed riverside site, a jewel of medieval art housing a remarkably complete and well-preserved set of Romanesque wall paintings.
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SAINT-HILAIRE-LA-PALUD
Embarcadère “Les Oiseaux du Marais poitevin”
Starting point for visits and walks in the Marais Poitevin within the ornithological park.
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COULON | In the heart of the Marais Poitevin
Maison du Marais poitevin
1 to 2 hours
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.
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BESSINES | 6 km from Niort
Restaurant “Domaine de la Tuilerie”
€€
Beautiful tree-filled estate, refined French cuisine, shaded terrace, lounge, fully homemade cooking.