House of the Marais Poitevin
Museums
Adult €7.50
Child (6 to 11 years old) €4.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €7.50
Free with the Pass!
Discover all the secrets of the Marais Poitevin during the 1? hour self-guided tour of the exhibitions on display at the Maison du Marais Poitevin: inland waterway transport, eel fishing, traditional houses, people of the marsh, etc. Immerse yourself in the Marais Poitevin to better understand the richness of the Green Venice.
Watch the Maraiscope, a large-screen projection and scale model retracing the history of the Marais Poitevin. At each screening, a presenter introduces the area and then returns at the end of the film for a chat.
Throughout the year, La Maison du Marais Poitevin also hosts temporary exhibitions; access to current exhibitions is included in your admission to the monuments.
Discover the mysteries of the Marais Poitevin and its Green Venice.
How was it born? By whom and why were the canals dug? You will have the answer during the Maraiscope, a projection on a large screen and its model tracing the history of the Marais Poitevin.
At each session, an animator presents the territory and comes back at the end of the film for a time of exchange.
Thanks to the temporary and permanent exhibitions, discover the life of the market gardeners: building a boat, fishing for eels...
The store offers books, craft and regional products, souvenirs...
Opening period
From 05/04 to 05/07/2024, daily.
From 06/07 to 25/08/2024, daily.
From 26/08 to 21/09/2024, daily.
From 22/09 to 03/11/2024, daily.
Opening hours
6 April to 5 July: daily from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6.30pm
6 July to 25 August: daily from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 7.30pm
26 August to 22 September: daily from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6.30pm
From 23 September to 3 November: daily from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Please note: last admission 1 hour before closing time.
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Motor disability
The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
A lift provides access to the first floor.
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Access by bike
The town of Coulon lies along the route of the Vélofrancette.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid). -
Access by car
The Autremont car park is ideally located for visitors to the Maison du Marais Poitevin. It is located on rue André Cramois, 300 metres from the site.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult rate only): get a €10 discount on the hire of a Yélomobile car.
Reach the sites included in your pass around La Rochelle, with the yellow-topped Yélomobile car-sharing car: book in advance, for 1 hour or several days, Yélomobile cars make it easier to get around La Rochelle.Details of fares and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service
- Pets allowed
Maison du Marais Poitevin
Just 50 minutes from La Rochelle, the Maison du Marais Poitevin is ideally located in Coulon, the capital of Green Venice. It houses the town's Tourist Office and has a 700m² exhibition space dedicated to the Marais Poitevin.