House of the Marais Poitevin

Discover the mysteries of the Marais Poitevin and its Green Venice.
How was it born? By whom and why were the canals dug? You will have the answer during the Maraiscope, a projection on a large screen and its model tracing the history of the Marais Poitevin.
At each session, an animator presents the territory and comes back at the end of the film for a time of exchange.
Thanks to the temporary and permanent exhibitions, discover the life of the market gardeners: building a boat, fishing for eels...
The store offers books, craft and regional products, souvenirs...

Opening period

From 05/04 to 05/07/2024, daily.

From 06/07 to 25/08/2024, daily.

From 26/08 to 21/09/2024, daily.

From 22/09 to 03/11/2024, daily.

OPEN FROM 4 April 2026 TO 1 November 2026

From 4 April to 10 July: every day from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:30
From 11 July to 23 August: every day from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:30
From 24/08 to 27/09: every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
From 28/09 to 01/11: every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please note: last admission 1 hour before closing time.

Closed from November to March.