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Marais Poitevin

Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud

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Adresse

108 Route de la Grève
79210 Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
France
Itinéraire

Tarifs

Electricity
1.5€

Liens utiles

Tourist Office Aunis Marais Poitevin - The Local Counter®

Équipements et services

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

Description

Welcome to the Saint‑Hilaire‑la‑Palud boating area, at the gates of the Marais poitevin: a fixed wooden dock of 30 m by 2 m equipped with an electric outlet and a drinking-water point for your comfort (water supply and electrical connection). Enjoy the calm of the Canal du Mignon for fishing and walks, just steps from La Grève‑sur‑Mignon and its local heritage. Don’t miss the village brickyard with the region’s only Hoffmann kiln and its museum display that recounts the traditional manufacture of tiles and bricks, reflecting the local exploitation of grey clay and the marsh’s industrial history.

Tourisme

Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Deux-Sèvres, France)

Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud is a commune located in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, part of the vast wetland network of western France. The village offers a quiet gateway to the canals and flood meadows of the “Green Venice.” There is a rural rhythm shaped by water, hedgerows and sunken lanes ideal for walking. The place attracts those seeking nature, wildlife observation and tranquility away from major roads.

Heritage and history

The rural buildings of Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud reflect the history of the marshes: farms, dikes and small outbuildings related to the use of wetland lands. There is a parish church in the heart of the village and traces of old hydraulic works that shaped the landscape. Local history is closely linked to the polders and the work of basket makers and market gardeners.

Nature and landscapes

The commune covers flood meadows, canals and groves that change with the seasons. The waterways offer calm vistas where reflections and reeds dominate. It is a territory suited to observing waterbirds and wetland fauna, notably at dawn or late in the day.

Outdoor activities

Walks on foot or by bike along communal paths allow discovery of the dikes and open landscapes. Traditional boat trips are possible nearby from neighboring villages such as Coulon or Arçais, which often serve as departure points to explore the marsh. Gentle fishing and nature photography are common activities.

Not to miss

  • Marais Poitevin: exploring the canals and flood meadows.
  • Boat rides (Coulon/Arçais): guided outings to understand the ecosystem.
  • Hiking paths: trails that run along the dikes and hedgerows.
  • Birdwatching: sites favorable to waterbirds and migratory species.

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