The marshes of Mornac-sur-Seudre

A delightful, easy walk to discover the marshes surrounding the picturesque village of Mornac-sur-Seudre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 5 m
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    Descent: - 5 m

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    Highest point: 10 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

If you are travelling by car, park along the railway line. You may see the tourist train passing by.

(S/E) With your back to the railway line, follow the road and enter the village.

(1) When you reach the market halls, continue to the right.

(2) Take a short break at Saint-Pierre Church to discover this Romanesque place of worship, classified as a historic monument.

(3) Continue towards the port (via Rue du Port), where you can admire the marshes and a curious medieval lighthouse.
Take Route des Basses Amarres and, after 100 metres, turn right onto Rue de l'Aide.

(4) Leave Rue de la Corderie on your left. At the end of the tarmac road, continue along a grassy path.

(5) When you reach the road, turn right and after 50 metres, take the path on the left. This is where the 3.5 km Chenal de Téger circular through the marshes begins.

(5) Back at the start of the circular path, take the grassy path again, then Rue de l'Aide, until you reach the junction with Rue de la Corderie, which branches off to the right.

(4) Follow this road, turn left at the next intersection, then right onto Rue du Lavoir, and keep left at the intersection to return to the market halls.

(1) Retrace your steps in the opposite direction to reach the railway line (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Along the railway line
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 8 m - Market halls
  3. 2 : km 0.32 - alt. 10 m - Église Saint-Pierre (Mornac-sur-Seudre)
  4. 3 : km 0.54 - alt. 3 m - Port
  5. 4 : km 0.8 - alt. 4 m - Common intersection for outward and return journeys
  6. 5 : km 1.25 - alt. 3 m - Chenal de Téger circular - Seudre (fleuve)
  7. S/E : km 6.03 - alt. 5 m - Along the railway line

Worth a visit

Mornac-sur-Seudre is one of the "most beautiful villages in France".
This charming village with white houses is home to marshes and waterways where charming little boats are moored, inviting you to escape. A reconstructed medieval lighthouse will attract the curious!

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Bonjarrien
Bonjarrien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This pleasant hike is very well signposted on the ground and is part of a set of two adjacent routes.
I completed the entire route, which is approximately 8 km long.
Beautiful views of the village, oyster huts and marshes.
The path was slightly uneven due to dredging and dyke reinforcement work, but remained easily passable.

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User 20349255

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, peaceful route with lots of detail.
A fascinating tour that provides a good understanding of the marshes, their inhabitants and the activities associated with their exploitation.

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Arzaela
Arzaela

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Alone in the middle of the salt marshes, I loved it.

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Jean-Marie F
Jean-Marie F

The route is currently closed until March 2025.
Weakening of the river embankment.

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PaulZoe
PaulZoe

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

The church at the start of the hike is very interesting (see the choir from the outside). For the rest, there are a few shops, then a stretch of tarmac where you can't see anything. So we take the right-hand side of the path. Then there is a meadow with unkempt ponds and, in the distance, a few huts.
We ended up turning back and giving up.

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kartavan
kartavan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk starting from the pretty village of MORNAC. The weather was magnificent, allowing us to see the beautiful colours of the marsh.

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CHAREYRON PHILIPPE
CHAREYRON PHILIPPE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk in the heart of the Marshes, just a stone's throw from the superb village. No difficulty.

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epiluc91
epiluc91

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very easy walk.
The appeal of this walk, apart from the village of Mornac (very touristy), lies partly in the light and colours that the marshes can offer on certain days and at certain times. It is therefore important to choose the right time to do it.

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ISABELLEBE
ISABELLEBE

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I was only able to do part of the route because of roadworks and it was not possible to cross the road as indicated... A great shame because it could have been very beautiful.

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papou26200
papou26200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At 8:00 a.m., the car park was almost empty, but when we returned, parking spaces were in high demand because the village is very popular with its many artists. During our hike, we only encountered two other hikers! Before setting off on the hike itself, we did part of the route, including the photo exhibition displayed on the huts. This gave us a better understanding of the inhabitants' lives and work (allow 1 hour). This was very useful for the rest of the walk, helping us to understand the landscape, even though the route is marked with explanatory signs. Accustomed to our hills in the Drôme, we found this hike very interesting because it allowed us to see the inhabitants going about their daily work, whether it be oyster farming or ship maintenance. We therefore highly recommend this route. Thank you for this hike.

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Joël P
Joël P

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, moderate interest

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Btarreau
Btarreau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful little hike that is very educational. Best done at low tide to fully enjoy the site.

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MOULY911
MOULY911

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good hiking trail, but quite a few hikers.
Best to go outside of holidays and weekends for a more peaceful experience.

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Philippe Pidou
Philippe Pidou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant walk in the heart of the marsh, which also serves as an oyster bed. Diverse wildlife and a quiet, wild location. However, I imagine this is not the case in summer. Enjoy your walk.
Philippe

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