House Master of Dykes

Very interesting

This was a very good introduction to the life of the Master of the Dykes. There is a 15 minute video in French, but with subtitles in English available. There was a children's quiz (in English) too, a...

Informative reconstruction of a typical Marais farm.

An interesting reconstruction of a typical Marais farm, informative video about the importance of regulating the waters of the Marais, a glimpse of life on the Marais and a stunning photography exhibi...

Pleasant visit

We spent a gentle hour or so wandering around this site. On arrival we were given a book with English translation of all the information boards around the site. You get a good idea of what life was li...

There is something for everyone.

Even if you're not that keen on museums this one has the best donkey - known as a baudets du Poitou, I have ever seen. He's special and rare, only 400 in the world. His coat is long and saggy with ...

Belle immersion dans la vie d’autrefois!

Belle plongée dans le quotidien des hommes d’autrefois. Le maître de digue, les huttiers, les bondiers, le syndicat du marais poitevin, leurs femmes coiffées de la cabanière, tout ce petit monde prend...