Green Venice
Port
La Rochelle, France
Activity Level
high
Duration
4:00 Hours
Hop aboard a traditional, flat-bottomed boat and meander through the canals of Marais Poitevin. Knows as France’s Green Venice, or Venice Verte, it’s one of the country’s largest nature reserves. Criss-crossed by charming, scenic waterways, and overflowing with local flora and fauna, you’ll go deep into the marshes of this special area and learn the tales of how this unique landscape was formed. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore independently in the beautiful village of Coulon, the region’s capital. Built on the River Sèvre Niortaise, the banks are lined with boatmen’s houses, shops, cafés, restaurants, and more.
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