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Marais Poitevin

Arçais

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Plaisancier

Adresse

1 Route de Damvix
79210 Arçais
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
France
Itinéraire

Tarifs

Electricity
1.5€

Liens utiles

Niort Marais Poitevin Tourism

Équipements et services

Raccordement électrique
Prises 16A
Prises 32A
Ravitaillement en eau
Sanitaires
Moyens de paiement
Porte-monnaie Qipeo
Prix complémentaires
Drinking water
0.5€

Description

Welcome to the Arçais recreational boating area, set on a fixed wooden pontoon of 30 m × 2 m equipped with an electrical pedestal and a potable water point for connection and replenishment. Here, the typical market-gardening village, facing the Sèvre Niortaise, reveals its large manor house, its brooms and its port, as well as two wooden crane replicas recalling the trading activity of yesteryear. The canals — pounds, conches, broues and rigoles — bear witness to a past when goods and livestock were transported; today they invite boat rides and peaceful walks along the towpath. Between rehabilitated farms, functional heritage such as the former telegraph-telephone station, and landscapes of livestock, hay, mogettes and woods, the place offers a warm and peaceful welcome to regain strength before resuming the waterway route.

Tourisme

Arçais (Deux-Sèvres, France)

Arçais is a small village located in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, in Deux‑Sèvres. Set around a dense network of canals, it lives to the rhythm of water and the seasons. The place attracts visitors for its traditional boat rides, green banks and calming rural atmosphere. It is a convenient gateway for exploring the wet marsh and its interwoven water and vegetation landscapes.

Nature and landscapes

The marsh around Arçais consists of narrow canals lined with willows, reeds and wet meadows. The navigable parts offer calm openings where modern noise is barely noticeable. The diversity of habitats supports rich birdlife and flora adapted to wetlands, offering excellent opportunities for observation and photography.

Outdoor activities

The main activity remains the boat ride guided by oar or low-power motor, which allows exploration of the water labyrinths. Walking and cycling routes run along the canals, offering easy strolls for all ages. Fishing and guided nature outings are also offered locally depending on the season.

Atmosphere and gastronomy

The village maintains a peaceful atmosphere, with a few cafés, restaurants and riverside guinguettes. Local products highlight the richness of the terroir: freshwater fish, cheeses and farm products. Local markets punctuate community life in season.

Not to miss

  • Port d'Arçais: departure point for the landings and the heart of the village.
  • Boat ride: a silent discovery of the canals and the marsh landscapes.
  • Birdwatching: many species visible from the banks and paths.
  • Marsh cycle paths: flat, accessible routes between canals and meadows.
  • Markets and local products: stalls offering farm produce and regional specialties.

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