Coulon

Opened to the public in the late 1980s, the house of the Marais poitevin takes place in the former residence of collectors of customary law of the fourteenth century. The building now houses an expanded ecomuseum in the mid-1990s. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions around Maraischine life from the 19th century to the present day through inland navigation, eel fishing, Maraiscope or the typical interior of a maraischine house. The old manor house, very old, still features original features such as a dovecote or Renaissance window.

Numerous times rebuilt, the church of the Holy Trinity dates back to the beginning of the ninth century. Used as a hay barn during the French Revolution, it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century. The building is equipped with a watchtower and has been listed in the Historic Monuments.

Walking through the town, you will be able to appreciate several pedestrian alleys of ancient aspect, two megalithic sites, or the very pleasant walk of the quay Louis-Tardy.

Watered by the Sèvre Niortaise, Coulon allows to appreciate the wet marsh through walks in flat boats, by bike or even on foot thanks to various marked hiking trails. You can appreciate the local flora and fauna such as poplars, wild irises, coypu and sheep.

The weekly market takes place on Fridays all day and Sunday mornings. A second-hand market is offered every month. A market crafts and flavors takes place in June, featuring entertainment for children, or even musical performances. In July and August, creators' markets are organized.

In May, the festival of the polar in the swamp of the investigations and mysteries in the marsh poitevin.

The festival of the center offers animations at the beginning of June.

The Maraisthon offers races of various lengths through the Poitevin marshes.

The marsh nocturnal rally allows, during the month of June, to traverse the places in canoe-kayak.

At the beginning of July, the Miget festival allows you to enjoy many entertainments.

• On 22 january 2025
• 14 Place de l'Église
• Throughout the season, the Louis-Perceau multimedia library invites children and their parents to come and enjoy a moment of relaxation as they listen to stories told with passion by the library ? S team. - Ages 2 and up Free admission.