L'Oasis du marais - Sightseeing

The “Puy-du Fou” show takes place every weekend from June to September retelling local history of the Vendée region in a spectacle of fireworks, fountains, lasers and stunt riding in against the flaming background of a ruined fortress.
La Rochelle hosts its “Francofolies” festival every year in July. In 2005, the festival will start on July 12 and last during 6 days until July 17.

The ancient walled sea port of La Rochelle with its pretty old town and port, fine bars, restaurants, museums, art galleries and large new aquarium is only 45 minutes away.

The pretty town of Rochefort-sur-mer with its Louis XIV cord manufacture (‘Corderie Royale’) and local market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays is also easily reachable, 45 minutes away by car.



	The house is ideal whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or some energetic activities. It is located at the border of the 3 departements of Deux Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée, making it the ideal base from which to explore the three regions on half or full day trips before settling down unwinding in the patio overlooking the swimming pool or relax in your comfortable bedrooms. The secluded hamlet where the house is located offers a perfect retreat. It is at the doors of the Marais Poitevin, an area of unspoilt beauty with its great forests and canals and outstanding wild life. Walkers and mountain bikers will be able to enjoy the nature trails through the Green Venice and the majestic scenery of these 600 kms of canals stretching towards the Atlantic. The historic towns of La Rochelle, Rochefort, Saintes, and Poitiers are also within easy reach for sightseeing or taking in the local markets.
Le Marais Poitevin		a marshland forest with a labyrinth of canals for taking out a punt or canoe, ideal for picnics with cycle tracks and footpaths
Gallo roman art		The old Roman city of Saintes with its amphitheatre and collection of old churches and abbeys is 30 min away. There is plenty of other roman art in the area.
Beaches		The Islands of Ré and Oléron are 1 hour away and have beaches suitable for water sports.

Arts & Culture Festivals Arts and culture festivals take place regularly: The “Puy-du Fou” show takes place every weekend from June to September retelling local history of the Vendée region in a spectacle of fireworks, fountains, lasers and stunt riding in against the flaming background of a ruined fortress. La Rochelle hosts its “Francofolies” festival every year in July. In 2005, the festival will start on July 12 and last during 6 days until July 17. The ancient walled sea port of La Rochelle with its pretty old town and port, fine bars, restaurants, museums, art galleries and large new aquarium is only 45 minutes away. The pretty town of Rochefort-sur-mer with its Louis XIV cord manufacture (‘Corderie Royale’) and local market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays is also easily reachable, 45 minutes away by car.




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