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Attraction and activity

DIENNE | 28 km south-east of Poitiers
Domaine de Dienné
1 to 2 hours
Discover Défi Planet’, a park offering unusual accommodation, wildlife experiences and leisure activities. Enjoy the lagoon where ecology meets fun. With Mission AREKA, take part in a playful and interactive quest. Défiplanet is certified Sustainable Entertainment.
Attraction and activity

MAGNE | In the heart of the Marais poitevin
Embarcadère Cardinaud
1 to 2 hours
Rental of boats with or without a guide, tasting of regional products, breakfast. Canoe, kayak and bicycle rental. Incoming services: catering, discovery of the region (day trips or stays).
Attraction and activity

CHASSENEUIL-DU-POITOU | Near Poitiers
Futuroscope
Over 4 hours
One of the most popular amusement parks in France. Shows (Eclipse), night-time show, attractions among the best in the world (Tornado Chasers, Mission Mars, etc.). Aquascope (water park combining water and images).
Hotel

NIORT | À moins de 10 mn dela gare
Hôtel Mercure Niort-Marais Poitevin
99 rooms
Spacious rooms with restaurant, swimming pool, fitness/sauna area, parking and seminar rooms.
Record created by OT Niort Marais Poitevin
Attraction and activity

ECHIRE | Near Niort
L’Atelier de l’Excellence Echiré
Shop and tasting of the famous Echiré butter near Niort.
Restaurants

NIORT | 5 minutes from the city enter
La Belle Etoile
€€€
Atypical setting along the Sèvre River, contemporary locavore gastronomy, wine bar, terrace, takeaway dishes, five modular private lounges with capacities from 2 to 100 people.
Incoming agencies

ARCAIS | In the heart of the Marais poitevin
La Bicyclette Verte
Registration : IM079100013
Bike rental company and tour operator organising cycling trips, holidays and bike tours in France and Europe for over 30 years.
Tourism organisation

ARCAIS | In the heart of the Marais poitevin
La Bicyclette Verte
Registration : IM079100013
Bike rental company and tour operator organising cycling trips, holidays and bike tours in France and Europe for over 30 years.
Attraction and activity

CHATELLERAULT - ST-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT
La Scandibérique en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
European cycle route retracing the famous Way of Saint James, from Norway to Spain. A 5,000 km itinerary across 7 countries. The longest cycle route in France.
Restaurants

POITIERS | In the city center
La Serrurerie
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French and international dishes with creative presentation, coffees and pastries in a friendly setting.
Attraction and activity

THOUARS - LA ROCHELLE
La Vélo Francette
Cycling route from the English Channel to the Atlantic. A 100% nature ride in Nouvelle-Aquitaine from Thouars, through the Marais Poitevin to La Rochelle. Along the water, towns and villages of character: Airvault, Parthenay, Niort, etc.
Tourism organisation

POITIERS
La Vienne Destination Affaires