Boat trip from La Ronde - Bazoin pier
Boat trips
Adult €20.00
Child (6 to 11 years old) €15.00
Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €20.00
Free with the Pass!
From the Bazoin locks landing stage, you can take a 1h30 hour trip along the water in the heart of the Poitevin marshlands. Aboard traditional boats, accompanied by a guide specialising in the environment and the history of the marsh, you'll follow in the footsteps of the unusual animals that live at the heart of this amazing ecosystem.
Included with the La Rochelle Océan Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 boat trip in the Marais Poitevin to choose from among 2 offered according to the seasonal calendar: trip departing from Magné (Embarcadère Cardinaud); trip departing from Bazoin (Embarcadère Bazoin). Booking essential.
Additional information
Services :
Catering available on site: restaurant, picnic tables
Shop
Bike hire (not included in your La Rochelle Ocean Pass).
The Bazoin locks landing stage is a destination open to all:
As a family, enjoy a moment of peace and quiet as you meander through the canals. Accompanied by our guides, choose the time that suits you to learn about the history, fauna and flora of the area.
As a duo, climb aboard one of our canoes/kayaks for a sporty, natural experience.
With friends, hoist yourself onto paddles and take advantage of the wider canals to try your hand at this concept, while discovering the local flora and fauna with our guides.
And if you're feeling adventurous, you can follow the trails and clues trail or the sensory trail around the pier, with a reward in store!
Strolls along the water's edge, but also bike rides: at reception, you can rent a rosalia or a bike and explore the paths of the Marais Poitevin.
Opening period
From 30/03 to 31/05, daily between 11 am and 6 pm.
From 01/06 to 30/06, daily between 11 am and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 22/09, daily between 11 am and 6 pm.
From 23/09 to 30/09, daily between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Reservation
Bookings must be made by telephone to the Bazoin landing stage: 05 46 56 41 28, quoting your pass number. Subject to availability.Opening hours
From 1 April to 31 May: open from 2pm to 5pm on weekdays and from 11am to 6pm at weekends and on public holidays.
From 1 June to 30 June: open daily from 11am to 6pm.
From 1 July to 31 August: open every day from 10am to 7pm.
From 1st September to 17th September: open daily from 11am to 6pm.
From 19 to 30 September: open from 2pm to 5pm.
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Access by bike
The Embarcadère des écluses de Bazoin is located along the Vélofrancette cycle route. It has been awarded the ‘accueil vélo’ label.
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
Free parking for visitors at the Bazoin locks pier.
ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult fare only): receive a €10 discount on the rental 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 and Yélomobile cars will help you get around near La Rochelle.Details of fares and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service
Bazoin locks pier
The only landing stage in Charente-Maritime for a unique immersion experience in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. Situated 45 minutes from La Rochelle and away from the crowded tourist resorts, the Bazoin locks landing stage is one of 14 sites in the department's ‘Echappées Nature’ network.