Guided Bike Ride in the Marais Poitevin with a Traditional Boat Tour

Enjoy a day full of discoveries near La Rochelle on a guided bike ride in the Marais Poitevin, including a traditional boat tour!

Excursion in the footsteps of the Poitou jackass | 20 km

2 options available from €75

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From€75
full day
Occasionally sporty

Practical information

This day trip includes a traditional boat tour in the Marais Poitevin Bird Park (1.5 hours), a visit to the Du Coq à l'Âne animal park and a visit to the Cornet artisan soap factory (soap made from donkey's milk).

Course of events

- Welcome at the Marais Poitevin Bird Park 15 minutes before the start of the activity

- Presentation of the outing and the guide with handover of equipment

- Departure for a day's cycling (approx. 7.5 hours, over 20 km / 12 miles) including a 1.5-hour traditional boat tour in the Marais Poitevin Bird Park, a picnic break (water and bread included, prepared by a caterer with a starter of farci maraichin, a main course of Vendée cured ham and a salad of mogettes du marais with vinaigrette, a cheese of tender cows from the Union laitière de la Venise Verte, and a dessert of homemade brioche with coffee/tea), a visit to the Du Coq à l'Âne animal park and a visit to the Cornet artisan soap factory

- Return to the lorry, return of equipment and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants over 5 years old must know how to ride a bike to take part in this activity.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is free for children under 5 who can take part in the activity in a Babyvan children's trailer: if you require a Babyvan for your outing, please let the guide know by contacting him once your booking has been confirmed.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

The ‘Family’ rate only applies to 2 adults + 2 children under 11: if this applies to you, please book x1 ‘Family’ per group of 2 adults + 2 children under 11.

Meeting point:
LES OISEAUX DU MARAIS POITEVIN Bird Park and Embarcadère - Le Petit Buisson, 79210 Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • Guide
  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • 1.5 hours traditional boat tour in the Bird Park of the Marais Poitevin
  • Visit of the Du Coq à l'Âne animal park
  • Visit of the Cornet artisan soap factory
Do not forget to bring
  • Closed shoes
  • Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water