Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud

Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud		Arçais at 4.6 km (5 min)
Insee code	79257		La Grève-sur-Mignon at 4.9 km (6 min)
Postcode	79210		Saint-Georges-de-Rex at 5.4 km (6 min)
Latitude	46.2632850		Cramchaban at 5.5 km (6 min)
Longitude	-0.7124600		Amuré at 6.9 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 1 to 30 meters		Le Vanneau-Irleau at 8.1 km (8 min)
Surface	34.12 km²		Damvix at 8.7 km (10 min)
Population	1553 inhabitants		Courçon at 8.8 km (10 min)
Density	45 inhabitants/km²		Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon at 9 km (10 min)
National label			La Laigne at 9.7 km (11 min)
Chief town	Niort (at 23 km, 27 min)		Le Bourdet at 10.5 km (11 min)
Department	Deux-Sèvres		Saint-Cyr-du-Doret at 12.9 km (15 min)
Region	Poitou-Charentes		Search another town

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On the Common Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud is a bird park, visited by over 23,000 people in 2009.

The main activities of the holidaymakers are cycling, boat trips or walking.

A visit to its port of La Gachère, renovated thanks to the Great Work.

The wet marsh or "Green Venice" of Marais Poitevin has been awarded the "Grand Site de France".

Every two years, a book fair, "The ladies of the marsh" dedicated to women only takes place Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, it takes place around March 8, a day dedicated to women. Writers have a ladies man invited, preferably writer like them, and through the years there is a lounge on the talents and passions where people can discover the works and designs of many artists, oil paintings, watercolors, paintings on glass and wood, basket weaving, lace by lace Marsh, stained glass work, pyrographs, sculptures, photography.

Every year, the penultimate weekend of July, "The 24 hours of the boat" rowing teams for 24 hours taking turns in teams of four people along the conches Fuselier around the field during the 24h the boat, on the ground, runs a foot race - 15 km and 9 - "The strides maraîchines". A child's race is also scheduled. Two markets with the old in period costume 19th century took place in July and August.

Outdoor cinema throughout the summer.

Gathering of naval model based on water in June.

Sound and light show of Noceux Dau Marais in July and August.

Garage sales Town Hall Square, organized by the dynamic home, every year the second Sunday in September, with live country music, children's area, fast food.

Christmas market in the village hall, route de Niort, the first weekend of December. Animation circus school in La Rochelle, children's area, the presence of Santa Claus in a carriage.

The "Maison du Marais Poitevin" is located 15 km Coulon.

To see all the surrounding villages: Arçais, Saint-Georges-de-Rex, The Lapwing-Irleau La Garette, tack ...

The abbeys of South Vendee, the Mining Centre Faymoreau, La Rochelle, Rochefort, Futuroscope, the Bay of Kidney ...

The port near the church Gachère

Another view of the port of Gachère

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

Le logis de la venise verte   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 in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud 58 € the double room

Les 2 Madeleine     9.7 Saint-Saturnin-du-Bois Halfway between Futuroscope (Poitiers) and La Rochelle with its Atlantic coast and nearby islands, the guest house The 2 Madeleine welcomes you in a building close to the Charente Marais... Located 14.1 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud 58 € the double room

La Villa Cécile     9.8 Vouhé Great house typical of Charentes where interior design perfectly meets the spirit of the new trend cottages. Three large bedrooms surprising, one worthy of magazines with Deco bath... Located 14.7 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud From 100 € to 130 € the double room

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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 in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud From 399 € to 489 € per week

Grand gîte dans le Marais Poitevin   8.4 Le Bourdet Rent house quiet and sunny in the Marais Poitevin 6 to 13 people following two formulas: WE: 13 pers. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 WC. Week: 8 / 9 pers. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 WC.... Located 6 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud From 400 € to 600 € per week

Gite de la venise verte   9.5 Le Mazeau House located in the heart of the Venise Verte in the Poitevin marshes, a hamlet near the canal and adjoining the owners house Ground floor: living-dining-kitchen, laundry, toilet,... Located 7.7 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud From 210 € to 560 € per week

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Camping le lidon   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 in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud From 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 24 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud 14.30 € per day

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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 3.8 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud Room from 59 €

Relais de la Forêt   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 8.8 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud Room from 69 €

La Vieille Ecole     8.9 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 10.5 km from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud Room from 35 €

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