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Marais Poitevin

Maillé

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Adresse

4 Place du port
85420 Maillé
Vendée, Pays de la Loire
France
Itinéraire

Tarifs

Electricity
1.5€

Liens utiles

Vendée Marais Poitevin Tourist Office
Official website of Maillé Town Hall

Équipements et services

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

Description

A welcoming marina stop in the heart of the Marais poitevin, in Maillé, located at the confluence of the Sèvre Niortaise and the Autises, between the Pont de l’Ouillette and the Pont du Sablon via Bazoin, the Croix des Mary and the former outline of Île de la Chatte. A fixed wooden pontoon of 30 m by 2 m is equipped with an electrical pedestal and a drinking water point, as well as a fixed pump for wastewater emptying, providing electrical connection and water resupply for your stopover. The village, set on a former limestone peninsula shaped by drainage works of monks and the Dutch, invites exploration of the meanders, islets and former island outlines of the area. (Sources: texts from the Maillé town hall and the Pays de la Loire Region.)

Tourisme

Maillé (Vendée, France)

Maillé is a small rural commune in the Vendée department. The village offers a quiet setting, marked by agriculture and bocage plots. There is a discreet village life, hiking paths and a few municipal buildings organizing local life. It is a stop for those seeking the calm of the Vendée countryside rather than major tourist routes.

Heritage and history

The heart of the village retains elements of local heritage: a parish church, old houses and rural features characteristic of the bocage. The commune's history can be read in the crossroads and in the farms scattered around the town. Municipal information signs often provide more information about key dates and local traditions.

Nature and landscapes

The landscapes around Maillé are dominated by the bocage: hedges, meadows and small cultivated plots. Secondary roads and trails allow walks or bike rides amid a green countryside depending on the season. Birdwatching and the tranquillity of the countryside are reasons for visits appreciated by nature lovers.

Atmosphere and local life

Life in Maillé takes place at a relaxed pace: local markets in neighboring communes, local associations and village festivals punctuate the year. The welcome is that of a small Vendée village, focused on friendliness and simple encounters. Local shops are modest; most services are located in nearby towns.

Not to miss

  • The parish church — focal point of the village and an architectural landmark.
  • Bocage walks — trails and minor roads for walking and cycling.
  • Local farm — possible encounters with agricultural activity (depending on opening).
  • Nearby festivals and markets — to discover local products and conviviality.
  • Rural viewpoints — to photograph the Vendée countryside.

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