Marans walks

Walk along the navigable canal from the Sèvre Niortaise estuary to the Port of Marans. Western part of the Marais Poitevin where you can observe many species of seabirds, varying according to the seasons.

Walk around the hamlet of Grandes Rivières. This route is accessible in both summer and winter. Almost 90% of this route is in the countryside. There are a few possible variations at point (4), where there are three parallel paths, and at point (8), where you can continue along the street and then turn right to cross the hamlet of Grandes Rivières. Then turn right at the end of the hamlet and take Rue Monplaisir back to the starting point.

Discover the small hamlets of Dompierre-sur-Mer and the Marans Canal in La Rochelle.

This is a short loop in the Marais Poitevin, starting at the Croix des Marys and following the Mignon canal before returning along the Sèvre Niortaise.Please note: read the comments in the Practical Information section

A peaceful walk in the Marais Poitevin along the banks of the canals and the Sèvre Niortaise, where you will pass beautiful houses with blue shutters typical of the region.

This is a hike to do in autumn, for the colours, or in hot weather, in the shade under the oak trees. Moderator's addition on 23/08/2021: Private property at the start of this route. See the comments at the bottom of this page for an alternative starting point.

A very pleasant stroll through the streets of La Rochelle will allow you to discover the old town and all its charms.

Take a stroll through La Rochelle, passing by the iconic locations featured in Simenon's novels. This literary tour will also give you a glimpse of La Rochelle's most interesting sights. From the station, pass by the Café de la Paix where he was a regular, the bourgeois streets of Réaumur and L'Escale where his heroes live, the La Genette district where he lived, and other places.

Discover the seaside in La Rochelle. From the new Maritime Museum, through the Old Port, the Parks, the Casino and Port Neuf, to Chef de Baie beach. A blend of history, greenery and human activity. This is La Rochelle: "Beautiful and Rebellious"!

A beautiful walk along Frace Lake, which is popular for fishing and walking, and on through the little town of Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, where you can visit the Ouchettes cheese dairy and goat farm.

A beautiful walk along the Charente coastline, between Pointe de la Répentie and Port du Plomb. Beautiful views of the Île de Ré bridge, the northern shore of the island and the Vendée coast, separated by the Pertuis Breton.

The first part of the route takes you along the coastal trail with a section around the outskirts of the small ports of Lauzières and Plomb. Small viewing points are scattered along the route giving you the chance to observe the Pertuis Breton and the Ile de Ré and its bridge. The return leg takes you around the outskirts of the Nieul-Sur-Mer communes and then L'Houmeau.

La Rochelle, Esnandes, La Rochelle circular tour along the Aiguillon bay, then return via the Canal de Marans.

A seaside walk to discover Port des Minimes: the Atlantic's leading marina. Please note that it is forbidden to approach the edge of the cliffs.

A superb hike that allows you to discover some of the town centre's attractions and trails, mostly along the Vendée, before returning along a small stream and then an old railway line. There is little elevation gain, making it a very easy route.

A beautiful hike along the Vendée river and through the Mervent forest. This circular route will take you to the Mervent dam via part ofthe GRP® de Mélusine.

Starting from the Fontaine-à-l'Ermite roundabout, the trail joins the lake shore and then follows the left bank of the Vendée river up to the Perrure bridge, before climbing up to the Allée de la Fontaine à l'Ermite, which will take you back to the starting point. Please note that the trail is uneven and involves climbing over rocks along the Vendée.