Discover the Marais Poitevin by canoe and kayak
17 walks to navigate the water independently in this French Amazon Discover the book
The first guide book to canoeing in the Marais Poitevin
During the four seasons, Romain Gaillard travels up and down the wet marsh aboard his kayak to photograph the fauna, flora and landscapes of this small Western Amazon. With this guide, he gives us his secrets, his advice and his suggestions for routes to take on the water, so as not to get lost in this immense labyrinth of waterways. Can we sail anywhere in the Marais Poitevin ? Where can we start a journey ? What are the recommended circuits ? These are the types of questions that this guide aims to answer. It is intended for all adventurers, eager for wide open spaces and nature, who own or rent canoes to discover the famous Green Venice for themselves.
*Only available in French
Discover the marsh by yourself
Romain is a lover of the Marais Poitevin. Regularly requested by other kayakers or visitors wishing to discover the Marais other than by boat, and on longer routes; the idea came to him to offer these 17 new courses, to be done by canoe, kayak or even paddle.
17 circuits are thus presented, from Bazoin to Niort via Damvix, Coulon or even Maillé, with numerous technical information such as possible boarding locations, regulations and even markings.
For each walk : mileage, a map and precise directions on the route. A guide illustrated by photographs by Romain Gaillard, taken during his numerous outings and supplemented by information on the natural, historical and heritage heritage of the Parc du Marais Poitevin.
A guide which completes the river map of the Marais Poitevin
This guide completes the river map of the Marais Poitevin which lists all the posts and beacon numbers located on many canals of the wet marsh. The nautical chart is not essential but complementary to this walking guide.
Book Features :
Hardcover book : 94 color pages
Weight : 251 grams
Author : Romain GAILLARDlor pages
Language : French
Format : A5 (21 x 14.8 cm) with spiral binding
Publisher : Self-publishing
ISBN-13 : 979-10-415-4120-1
Illustrations : color photos and maps
Year of publication : May 2024
Accessories : transparent anti-drip protective pouch supplied with the book
A book designed for canoeing
A5 format
The guide is presented in A5 format, large and easy to transport to the water source.
Release in Spiral
A spiral release enables the navigation to facilitate the pages to position them on the carte or the description of the park, and also keep the face at the same time (pose on the skin or in the background of the embargo). It allows you to continue facilitating the visualization of your park to protect your main library to navigate.
transparent protective pouch
The book is supplied with its rigid plasticized and transparent cover which protects it from possible splashes of water caused by handling a page or from rain (the cover is not completely waterproof and is not designed to be submerged).
The guide book in its transparent and rigid pocket
More than 135 km of canals to explore
The 17 routes to be taken by canoe or kayak represent approximately 135 kilometers of escape to be carried out in the marsh, and almost 50 hours of navigation in total.
There is something for everyone, from a simple 1h30 canoe trip to all-day courses. You can therefore plan your outing in advance and take note of the logistics necessary for each route (parking, starting point, picnic area, etc.) in order to explore and discover everything with complete peace of mind. wet marsh.
Where to get the book ?
The book is available for sale on the internet directly from the Blog du Marais Poitevin store.
It is also possible to obtain this guide in the following physical stores (click to expand the content) :
Points of sale in Deux-Sèvres (79)
– Boutique Mogettes & Cie : 19 Rue Sainte-Marthe 79000 NIORT
– Office de Tourisme Niort Marais Poitevin : Port Boinot, 1 Rue de la Chamoiserie 79000 NIORT
– Office de Tourisme Arçais : Place de l’Église 79210 ARÇAIS
– La Maison du Marais poitevin : 5 Place de la Coutume 79510 COULON
– Embarcadère Venise Verte Évasion : 66 Rue des Gravées – La Garette 79270 SANSAIS
– Parc Ornithologique les Oiseaux du Marais Poitevin : Le Petit Buisson 79210 ST-HILAIRE-LA-PALUD
Points of sale in Vendée (85)
– Office de Tourisme Vendée Grand Sud : Place de Verdun 85200 FONTENAY-LE-COMTE
– Office de Tourisme Vendée Grand Sud : Parking de l’abbaye – Rue du Grand Port 85420 MAILLEZAIS
– La Cabane – Produits régionaux et souvenirs : 27 Rue du Grand Port 85420 MAILLEZAIS
– Office de Tourisme Sud Vendée Littoral : PL ace Edouard Herriot 85400 LUÇON
– Office de Tourisme Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais : 36 Rue Hervé de Mareuil 85320 MAREUIL-SUR-LAY-DISSAIS
– Maison du Maître de Digues : 7 Rue de la Coupé du Rocher 85420 CHAILLÉ-LES-MARAIS
– Office de Tourisme Saint-Michel-en-l’Herm : 1 Place de l’Abbaye 85580 SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L’HERM
– Office de Tourisme La Faute-sur-Mer : La FR, Rond Point Fleuri 85460 LA FAUTE-SUR-MER
– Office de Tourisme L’Aiguillon-sur-Mer : Av. Amiral Courbet 85460 L’AIGUILLON-SUR-MER
Points of sale in Charente-Martime (17)
– Office de Tourisme Aunis Marais Poitevin : 200 Rue de la Juillerie 17170 FERRIÈRES
– Le Comptoir Local de Surgères : 5 Rue Bersot 17700 SURGÈRES
– Le Comptoir Local de Marans : 1 place Ernest Cognacq 17230 MARANS
– Maison de la Baie du Marais poitevin : Parvis de l’église 17137 ESNANDES
The press is talking about it…
Find in this section the latest French press articles, audio reports and videos that talk about the book…
In Vendée, he published the first tourist guide to discover the Poitevin marshes by canoe-kayak.
This is a very first guide to walks on the water in the Poitevin marshes. The Marais Poitevin by canoe-kayak, written by Romain Gaillard, a Vendéen blogger, offers 17 walks to discover little-known places in green Venice.
Seventeen routes to take by canoe, kayak or paddle in the maze of waterways of the wet marsh, are now brought together in a guide signed Romain Gaillard, published with the support of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park.
When receiving a kayak for his 30th birthday, Romain Gaillard did not think that he would one day write a guide to exploring the Marais Poitevin by canoe-kayak. This writing enthusiast has been immersed in the atmosphere of the marsh since he was little and shares photos, videos, reports, advice and articles on his blog…
Show Let’s take the time –
The Poitevin marsh by kayak, Romain Gaillard
On the weekend, France Bleu La Rochelle takes the time to discover remarkable Charentais people for an hour.
Between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, “Let’s take the time” is an hour of discussion, discovery and curiosity. Sit down around the table and discover people from Charentes with atypical backgrounds, surprising professions and exciting views. Heritage, walks, musical tastes, tips and cultural favorites: the 2 Charentes are always revealed more and more on France Bleu La Rochelle!
A first guide to canoeing in the Marais Poitevin has just been released.
Its author is with us: Romain Gaillard…
Comments collected by Daniel GIMENO. Live broadcast from 05/30/2024.
A guide to 17 walks to discover the Poitevin marshes by canoe-kayak
This is a first: a guide to canoeing and kayaking in the Poitevin marshes. This book by Romain Gaillard, resident of Sansais in Deux-Sèvres, has just been released. Seventeen courses are to be discovered…
“Regional survey” program : Regional natural parks
The Pays de la Loire is full of remarkable sites, with four large regional natural parks: Brière, Loire-Anjou-Touraine, Normandie Maine and Marais Poitevin. How to manage and save them? Mathieu Guillerot goes to meet:
– Romain Gaillard, guide, blogger from Vendée and author of the book “Le Marais Poitevin en canoe-kayak”
– Eric Provost, President of the Brière regional natural park
– Christèle Bulot, head of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park House, cultural development project manager
– The Angevin slammer group 21 g which is preparing a show on wetlands
Experience the Vendée: Would you like to discover the Marais Poitevin by canoe-kayak ?
Romain Gaillard is a blogger fascinated by his land. For 10 years, this Vendéen has been feeding his website to best guide tourists during walks in the Marais Poitevin. On foot, by bike but also by kayak… Immersion.
Market gardener Romain Gaillard releases a canoe-kayak guide to the Marais Poitevin
New for 2024: after several months of work, Romain Gaillard published at the beginning of June a guide intended for all adventurers eager for wide open spaces and nature in the Marais Poitevin by canoe-kayak.
Show You have the floor –
Episode 1 – The Marais Poitevin canoe-kayak guide by Romain Gaillard
For several years, Romain has traveled the marsh by kayak to bring us photo and video reports of the landscapes of the marsh, its fauna and flora during all seasons.
“The marsh is a real escape territory”, Romain Gaillard has just published a book which brings together ideas for routes to take for all those who wish to discover the marsh for themselves and easily prepare for their canoe or kayak trip in the Marais Poitevin.
Show : “Ma France, l’été”
A meeting close to you, for you and with you! This summer again, France Bleu is coming to meet you and to meet those who bring our regions to life. A tropical atmosphere awaits our two hosts, Antoine Plouzennec and Johann Guérin from Aquascope, the new Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers (Vienna). On the program for this show:
– Romain Gaillard, Blogger and web editor. An amateur photographer and videographer, he is fascinated by the Marais Poitevin, which he knows like the back of his hand;
– Etienne Delorme, general coordinator of FLIP in Parthenay (Deux-Sèvres), the largest free open-air board games festival in Europe;
– Auguste Minot, co-founder of FiltraLife, a machine that makes water drinkable in a few seconds, gold medalist at the Lépine Prize last May;
– Pierre and Louis François, at the head of the François Frères umbrella factory in Poitiers;
– Michel Cordeboeuf, artist, comes to tell the story of the legend of the fairy Mélusine.
My partners and supporters
I would like to extend a special thank you to the local partners who supported me in the production and distribution of this canoe-kayak tourism guide in the Marais Poitevin.
They are at your disposal to prepare your stay in the Marais Poitevin in Deux-Sèvres, in Vendée or in Charente-Maritime, to know the list of accommodation providers and campsites, to know where to get supplies and to eat, and to discover the other sites of tourist interests throughout the territory.
Photos of the marsh
Canoe-kayak excursions in the marsh will allow you to discover the typical landscape of the wet marsh, which is nicknamed the Green Venice, its many kilometers of canals, its flora and fauna. Here is a sample with the photos below.
Contact
Romain GAILLARD
19 Rue porte du marais
La Garette
79270 SANSAIS
FRANCE