La Ronde

La Ronde

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa RondeTaugon at 2.6 km (3 min)
Insee code17303Saint-Cyr-du-Doret at 3.4 km (4 min)
Postcode17170Courçon at 7.1 km (8 min)
Latitude46.2999975Maillé at 8 km (11 min)
Longitude-0.7999981La Grève-sur-Mignon at 8.4 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 1 to 12 metersSaint-Jean-de-Liversay at 8.6 km (9 min)
Surface20.79 km²Maillezais at 10 km (10 min)
Population873 inhabitantsVix at 10.2 km (13 min)
Density41 inhabitants/km²Damvix at 10.3 km (10 min)
Chief townLa Rochelle (at 39 km, 39 min)Ferrières at 11.6 km (13 min)
DepartmentCharente-MaritimeBenon at 11.7 km (13 min)
RegionPoitou-CharentesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common La Ronde is located in the former Archipelago Courçon the heart of the Marais Poitevin, full Green Venice. Common boundary with the department of Vendée is a village which was built on an island of the former Gulf of Poitou. Directions once indispensable to cross the Sevre Niortaise and join Fontenay-le-Comte before bridges are built. A ferry that once allowed passage.

Receptacle for all water catchments in the Marais Poitevin arriving from Autise of Sevre Niortaise and cute, the Node hydraulic Bazoin regulates the layering of water. An earth dam, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, allows the retention and expansion of flood and represents the wet marsh.

Growing mojettes (white beans) has long advocated on the town because of its rapid harvest cycle which was during the flood relief, after the spring flood and before the autumn flood. The dairy cooperative La Ronde has largely contributed to the fame of the Poitou Charentes butter. The culinary no shortage of eels mojettes, frog legs, stuffed maraîchins and its famous cake that is no longer made today.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Knot hydraulic Bazoin, unique on the Marais Poitevin.
  • The lifting of Caillaud, only dam still inhabited.
  • The Wet Marais, receptacle flood, to discover by boat from the small canals of Venice Verte.
  • The plugs that allow cooling of the Marais Dried summer.
  • The islands to go biking.
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 34°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 22°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le logis de la venise verte    
9.7
Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
At the heart of the Marais Poitevin, in the most savage, in a surprisingly green and calm the Marais Poitevin invites you to healing. In the old barn of a character property 5 rooms...
Located 8 km from La Ronde58 € the double room 
La Vieille Autize  
Liez
Chantal and Jean-Michel welcome you in their new house situated in a pretty hamlet of Marais Poitevin you can travel around by boat or bicycle.
Located 11.5 km from La Ronde45 € the double room 
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Velluire
In the Marais Poitevin, Massigny is a secret valley beside the river Vendée where a renovated old barn gives you a warm welcome. A double room and a family room, both with shower and...
Located 14.1 km from La RondeFrom 30 € to 57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
House for 11 persons
Maillé
Mitoen housing, along the river.
Located 3.8 km from La RondeFrom 320 € to 530 € per week 
Roulotte dans le Marais Poitevin  
10
Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
In the Marais Poitevin, trailer authentic (not coupled), heating, TV, kitchen, bathroom with toilet, terrace. Very nice amenities in a beautiful site located in the heart of the Marais...
Located 4.8 km from La RondeFrom 399 € to 489 € per week 
Gite les traversies
Maillé
Welcome to the heart of the Marais Poitevin. Cottage completely renovated in an old farmhouse, detached, comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Presence of many bike paths along the canals,...
Located 5.1 km from La RondeFrom 240 € to 430 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le lidon    
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Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Family camping, quiet location in green surroundings in the middle channel of the Green Venice (Poitevin Marsh) rental gypsy caravan, cottage and tents equipped, heated pool (open July...
Located 4.7 km from La RondeFrom 16.50 € to 23.30 € per day 
Aigrefeuille la taillee    
7.7
Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis
Aigrefeuille is located 20 minutes from La Rochelle, 15 minutes from the beach in Chatelaillon, very shady family camping, playgrounds, tennis, laundry, fishing lake and 5 min, shops...
Located 23 km from La Ronde14.50 € per day 
Camping du Moulin  
Salles-sur-Mer
Municipal campsite where nature has preserved its charm. Quiet and shady site situated 5 minutes from the beach, 10 minutes from La Rochelle and nearby islands of Ré, Oléron, Aix and...
Located 29 km from La Ronde12.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Vieille Ecole    
9
Taugon
Set in a former school, classed as an historical monument, this bed and breakfast offers a swimming pool in the garden. Surgères Train Station is located a 30-minute drive away. Free...
Located 2.7 km from La RondeRoom from 35 €
Maison Flore     
8.7
Arçais
The Maison Flore is located in Arcais, in the heart of Venise Verte, overlooking the old wharf and the marsh’s canals. This eco hotel has its own solar-energy system and is internationally...
Located 8.2 km from La RondeRoom from 65 €
Relais de la Forêt     
8.3
Benon
Set in the Marais Poitevins area, this 3-star hotel is just 35 km from La Rochelle. Surrounded by park and forest, it offers an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers on its terrace....
Located 8.9 km from La RondeRoom from 69 €

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