5 unusual activities to discover in the Marennes Basin
Mention Marennes - Oléron and you're already thinking Fort Boyard, seafood and beach outings. A taste of déjà-vu? Take a step aside: the Bassin de Marennes will surprise you! Here are 5 ideas for out-of-the-ordinary activities to add an unusual touch to your vacation.
A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS IN A FORTRESS
Fort LouvoisBourcefranc - Le Chapus
Sailors, feel like setting sail? Situated 400 meters from the mainland, Fort Louvois offers you an exceptional night under the stars right on the Atlantic Ocean. Grab your comforter and make yourself comfortable between the thick walls of the fortress, lulled by the rolling sound of the waves in the background. Away from the surrounding lights, astronomy enthusiasts will find the ideal spot. Bonus point: enjoy breakfast in front of one of the island's most beautiful sunrises!
A CLASSICAL CONCERT IN THE HEART OF NATURE
Festival Vents & MaraisMarennes - Hiers - Brouage
Listen carefully: that's a violin tune you're hearing in the middle of the Brouage marshes! Since 2019, the Marennes basin has been transformed into an open-air theater, hosting the Vents & Marais Festival for six days. A poetic program of classical music, in which nature, heritage and melody come together in harmony in places steeped in history. The formats are endless: brunch concerts, musical walks, candlelit concerts... Our hats are off to you!
AN ESCAPE GAME IN A TIDE MILL
Moulin des LogesSaint-Just Luzac
As soon as the warm weather returns, push open the door of the Moulin des Loges, 5km from the town of Marennes, and embark on an immersive, ecological adventure in the form of a unique escape game. In just a few minutes, you'll have your wits about you and your ingenuity challenged to answer the riddles before the mill is swallowed up by the rising waters! With your spirits lifted by having solved the case, all that's left for you to do is stroll through the preserved historic surroundings.
A GAME OF BUBBLE SOCCER IN A HISTORIC GARDEN
Château de la GataudièreMarennes - Hiers - Brouage
A game of what? Soccer, of course, but this time, no holds barred! Sheltered in a large transparent inflatable bubble, the players compete on the pitch, trying to knock their opponents down without hurting themselves. With a good-natured spirit and lots of laughs, it's the perfect way to spend a convivial moment with friends in the Parc de La Gataudière. A game that couldn't be more exceptional, since it's played on... the grounds of King Louis XV's former botanist, now a listed monument!
DISCOVER THE BROUAGE MARSH ON HORSEBACK
La Manade FarmMarennes - Hiers - Brouage
Get out your binoculars; the Marais de Brouage is a fantastic playground for the 150 species of birds that live in this labyrinth of greenery! With La Ferme de la Manade, set off on horseback to discover the biodiversity of the area, for a gentle ride. With the help of an audio guide, you'll follow in the footsteps of the local herons, egrets and storks. It's an unusual experience that lends itself to daydreaming and immerses you in the authenticity of the Marais de Brouage.
