Understand everything about the Marais Poitevin
Discover the mysteries of the Marais Poitevin and its Green Venice.
How was he born? By whom and why were the canals dug? You will have the answer during the Maraiscope, a projection on the big screen and its model retracing the history of the Marais Poitevin.
At each session, a facilitator presents the territory then returns at the end of the film for a time of discussion.
Thanks to the temporary exhibition and the permanent exhibitions, discover the life of the maraîchins: building a boat, eel fishing...
The shop offers books, artisanal and regional products, souvenirs...
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Adult groupsof 10 50 people to
Average length of visit : 1h
Average visit duration for groups : 1h
- Admission fees
From 05/04 to 03/11/2024
Adult: 7,50 €
Child: 4 €
Adult group: from €6 (For a self-guided visit from 10 people and by reservation only.).
From 05/04 to 02/11/2025
Adult: 8 € (from 13 years old)
Child: €4,50 (from 6 to 12 years old)
Adult groups: from €7 (Guided tour from 30 people / €7.50 for groups of between 16 and 29 people)
Adult group package: €120 (Guided tour for fewer than 16 paying adults).
Free for less than 6 years.
Child rate granted to 6 - 12 year olds.
Group rate from 10 people.
Group guided tours by reservation:
From 15 adults minimum: €7,50 / adult - €4,50 / child
From 26 people: 7€ / adult - 4€ / child.Method(s) of payment acceptedCheque Bank / credit card Cash Vacation check
OpeningsFrom 05/04 to 11/07/2025, every day.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 13 p.m., 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Closing at 19:15 p.m. from July 12 to August 24 / 17:45 p.m. from September 22
Last entries 1 hour before closing.Pet FriendlyYes
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