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Tariff Birdwatchers Paradise in the Marais Poitevin
A report from birdtours
The Marias Poitevan is a renowned area in the Vendee region for natural beauty and tranquility.
The many beaches of this region including La Tranche-Sur-Mer Les Sables-d'Olonne and Châtaillon-Plage can be reached in just 40 minutes.
The cosmopolitan town of La Rochelle is also 50 minutes away with a selection of seafood restaurants to chose from. The Aquarium in La Rochelle is one of the best in Europe.
The town of Niort is worth a visit with historic interests and "chic" cafe bars and restaurants.
Puy Du Fou has been rated as the top theme park and can only be appreciated by a visit there to understand why it recieves so many accolades.
Coulon, Marans, Vouvont, Mervent and Lucon are just a few of the many pretty villages and towns in the Vendee to visit.
Flights are available with following airlines - Ryan Air, Flybe EasyJet and Jet2 and most operate all year services from the following UK airports: Birmingham, Standstead, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle & Leeds to the following airports in France - La Rochelle, Nantes, Rennes, Limoges and Bordeaux.
Brittany Ferries operate an all year daily sailing between Plymoth and Portsmouth to Le Havre, Cherbourg, St Malo and Caen. Driving time between St Malo and Gîte Almara takes approximetly three hrs and from Caen apporximetly four hours and we are able to offer a "guest" discount for the fare on Brittany Ferry crossings.
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