Activities and Visits: Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle | Charente-Maritime
Discover activities and visits around La Maison du Puits: Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle, Châtelaillon-Plage. Distances, travel times and outing ideas.
Nature & walks
Marais Poitevin (Green Venice) — boat trips, bike paths. (≈ 30-50 km). Official site: maraispoitevin.fr
Forest and trails — hiking circuits for families around Saint-Jean-d'Angély and Niort. Consult local tourist offices for maps and walks.
Family & children
- La Rochelle Aquarium — day trip (about 60 km). aquarium-larochelle.com
- Educational farm — visits for children (check availability according to season).
Heritage & culture
Saint-Jean-d'Angély — royal abbey, markets and museums. Tourist office: saintjeandangely-tourisme.com
Niort — museums, city center, summer events (concerts, fireworks). Municipal site: niort.com
La Rochelle — old port, towers and maritime museums.
Sport & adventure
- Cycle tourism: local circuits and bike rentals.
- Canoeing in the Marais Poitevin — seasonal, inquire with local operators.
To stay up to date on seasonal events (fireworks, concerts), we recommend consulting the official agendas of the municipalities (Niort, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, La Rochelle).
Tourist Offices & Local Information
To best prepare your stay, consult the official websites of the region's tourist offices.
Vals de Saintonge Tourism
Local tourist office - Information about Villeneuve-la-Comtesse and surroundings
Saint-Jean-d'Angély Tourism
Royal Abbey, local markets and historical heritage
La Rochelle Tourism
Old port, medieval towers, aquarium and beaches
Niort Tourism
Museums, historical center and cultural events
Rochefort Ocean Tourism
Maritime arsenal, Corderie Royale and naval heritage
Aunis Sud Tourism
Discover Surgères and its surroundings: heritage, nature and gastronomy.
Deux-Sèvres Tourism
Discover the must-see sites of the neighboring department.
Vals de Saintonge - Villeneuve-la-Comtesse
Information about the municipality within the intercommunality.
Villeneuve-la-Comtesse Town Hall
Local information, events and municipal services
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Mobility & Train Access
Villeneuve-la-Comtesse train station is located just a few minutes walk away.
Villeneuve-la-Comtesse Train Station
Line L17: Niort - Saintes - Royan. A convenient way to come from Niort.
Timetables and Transport Info Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Regional train, Bus, Carpooling...