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Discovery Day: Exploring Builder Monks' Legacy with Biking and Boating in Marais Poitevin
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Maillezais
Embark on a unique Discovery Day in Marais Poitevin, exploring the legacy of the Monks Builders through biking, boating, and a visit to a craft brewery. Be the first to experience this exclusive adventure!
Embark on a unique Discovery Day in Marais Poitevin, exploring the legacy of the Monks Builders through biking, boating, and a visit to a craft brewery. Be the first to experience this exclusive adventure!
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Embarcadere de l’Abbaye - Enjoy a guided tour by traditional boat through the canals of Green Venice, offering stunning views of the Abbey of Maillezais.
- Abbaye de Maillezais - Experience a guided exploration of Maillezais Abbey, one of the foundational abbeys of Marais Poitevin. Explore its ruins to learn how settlers transformed the area…
- Embarcadere de l’Abbaye - Enjoy a guided tour by traditional boat through the canals of Green Venice, offering stunning views of the Abbey of Maillezais.
- Abbaye de Maillezais - Experience a guided exploration of Maillezais Abbey, one of the foundational abbeys of Marais Poitevin. Explore its ruins to learn how settlers transformed the area into a swamp.
- Le Marais Poitevin - Embark on a guided bike tour through part of the Marais Poitevin, observing the local flora and fauna while appreciating the importance of the survey.
- Original Vélo Tour - After exploring the abbey, cycle towards the charming maraichin village of Maillé and return along the same route for safety. Enjoy discovery stops along the way.
- Maille - Delight in a picnic at the port of Maillé with views of the Sèvre Niortaise. The picnic, prepared by the Damvix caterer, features local products from the Marais Poitevin.
- Brasserie la Cibulle - Maxime will share insights into his craft and expertise, concluding with a delightful beer tasting.
What's Included
- Guided tour of the Abbey of Maillezais
- Guided tour of a craft brewery with tasting
- Professional bike guide accompaniment
- Guided traditional boat ride for 1 hour
- Bicycle use
- Lunch
- Guided tour of the Abbey of Maillezais
- Guided tour of a craft brewery with tasting
- Professional bike guide accompaniment
- Guided traditional boat ride for 1 hour
- Bicycle use
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hat / cap
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hat / cap
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin! I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors.
On the program for this exceptional day:
- A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes.
- Visit the ruins of the…
Discover a unique experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin! I offer you a journey through time to meet History, nature and local flavors.
On the program for this exceptional day:
- A traditional boat ride: Glide peacefully on the canals of the Marais Poitevin and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the landscapes.
- Visit the ruins of the Maillezais Abbey: Soak up the atmosphere of this place full of history and discover the essential role of the monks in the construction of the Marais.
- A bike ride: Explore the paths of the Marais and admire the varied landscapes.
- Friendly lunch: Enjoy a moment of relaxation around a tasty meal in the charming village of Maillé.
- Visit a craft brewery: Discover the secrets of beer making and taste the brewer’s different creations.
- Travel time is included in the total tour time
Location
Abbey Maillezais
Rue du Grand Port
The Original Vélo Tour truck will be in the parking lot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(36 Ratings)
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Mandinp2025
Sep 29, 2025
Nice idea outing between /boss & colleagues - As every year, we go out with bosses and colleagues and this year we thought: why not the marsh of Chest? Damien made us rediscover this beautiful corner of Vendée by counting the history of the marsh of Poitevin! Boat ride, and by bike, picnic sold in the shade of the canals,, Visit of the brewery La Cibulle and tasting, everything was gathered for a magnificent day with our very friendly guide! Do not hesitate and book your day with Damien , you will not be disappointed🤗
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S_bastienf304
Sep 27, 2025
Friendly moment in the open air - Beautiful nature day with Damien who knows his region very well and talks to us with passion and commitment excellent storyteller. Superb experience and discovery of the marsh Poitevin. We discovered the marsh over the water, tastefully and by bike! We had a pleasant day we were delighted with this experience
Don't hesitate! You have to.
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Adeline1675
Sep 15, 2025
Ideal excursion - Damien has all the qualities required to make you discover his beautiful region. It is a well of knowledge that he transmits with great pedagogy, good humor and passion. The activities offered are of very high quality on all levels (choice of associative terminal, menu for picnic, fleet of bicycles, route and visit of the brewery). Activity to recommend without reservation!
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Tonysq9119zy
Aug 19, 2025
Exciting day!!! - Thank you Damien for a very pleasant, informative day.
We highly recommend this bucolic, cultural outing, full of anecdotes, stories around the abbey and the marsh whether by boat or bike you have captured our attention, passing on your passion for the region.
The concept of your Enterprise makes you want to discover the region. (to be developed throughout the country 😉)
Big thank you for everything!!!
We will be back for new activities.
Flo, Magali, Tony
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826thierryj
Aug 16, 2025
incredible day - We loved the concept, the boat ride with the historical explanations about the marsh, the visit to the abbey with the point of view from above commented, the bike tour with the botanical breaks.
Damien is a passionate and exciting guide who shared his knowledge and a generous meal with excellent local produce.
It was a very nice discovery in small group, we highly recommend.
Catherine and Thierry
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Sophie31b
Aug 12, 2025
Original excursion to do - Great day spent with Damien who shared his love for the region! He brought the history of the region to life over thousands of years.
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Freddyt620
Jul 31, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL to consume without moderation - Simply EXCEPTIONAL!!! Going from boat, to history, to cycling, then to the local picnic finishing for beer, we recommend it 100%. Not to mention of course your host, our dear Damien!!!! A man of great wealth and in love with his territory.
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Denistu9038ae
Jul 22, 2025
Super nice! - A busy day with a visit to Maillezais Abbey, an explanatory boat tour, a real history course of Sir Damien! Followed by a nice bike ride to Maillé with a picnic of good local produce and a tasting of a cold beer at the Cibulle brewery. To your health Damien 🍻
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Jo_la707
Jul 19, 2025
The beautiful day in the footsteps of the monks builders - Hello, today is exciting. The explanations and descriptions are constant and varied, we learn many things: the history of the Marais Poitevin and the abbey of Maillezais (everything was done by monks!!!), animals and birds, with among others storks, plants, with for example hops. Visiting the craft brewery with tasting is a good time. The time of the picnic too, we feast. A nice day to do.
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Smiljaandread
Jul 11, 2025
Discovery of an exceptional natural and cultural heritage - We had a great day as a team! The setting is exceptional. Navigating the canals in silence also allowed for moments of relaxation. Damien, the guide, is very competent and he passed on to us all his passion and his very fine knowledge of this rich and complex natural heritage that is the marsh of Chest.
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