Camping le Martin-Pêcheur

The Sèvre Niortaise river lies right opposite the site for waterside wanders or bike rides, as well as sightseeing from another perspective in a canoe or by boat. As one might expect from such a soggy area, the Marais Poitevin and the Sèvre Niortaise river are an anglers’ paradise, with fab fishy specimens ranging from eels to black bass, roach, tench, bream, pike and many more up for grabs (the waters here are known to be very generous). While you’re at it, add something extra to your fishing trip and give yourself the chance to try out various traditional fishing techniques specific to marshier areas. Elsewhere, an hour’s drive away to the west, the cultural attractions of La Rochelle – such as its aquarium, natural history museum, maritime museum and the Musée des Beaux-Arts – make for a splendid day trip away… As do the coastline’s beaches and the many boat trips you can take out to the cracking islands of the Vendée and the Charente-Maritime.