Discovery Day in the footsteps of the Builder Monks

Maillezais, FR
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Highlights

  • Traditional boat ride along canals
  • Exploring Maillezais Abbey ruins
  • Visit to a craft brewery with beer tasting
  • Biking through Marais Poitevin
  • Lunch on the port in Maillé

Meeting Point

The Original Vélo Tour truck will be in the parking lot

Meeting point

Rue du Grand Port, 85420 Maillezais , France

End point

End Point

The Original Vélo Tour truck will be in the parking lot

Meeting point

Rue du Grand Port, 85420 Maillezais , France

End point

What to expect

1

Embarcadere de l'Abbaye

I take you in a traditional boat along the canals of the Green Venice with a view of the Maillezais abbey.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Abbaye de Maillezais

Maillezais Abbey is one of the founding abbeys of the Marais Poitevin. We will wander around its ruins to understand how men settled here to develop a swamp.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Le Marais Poitevin

We will visit part of the Marais Poitevin

4

Original Vélo Tour

After visiting the abbey, we will take the bike towards the maraichin village of Maillé and we will return by the same way in order to secure everyone on the bike. During this outward and return journey, I will offer you discovery stages.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
5

Brasserie la Cibulle

Maxime will explain his job, his know-how and will end with a beer tasting

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    Travel time is included in the total tour time
Provided by Original Vélo Tour

What our experts say

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    Try the local dish at lunch in Maillé
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    Don't miss the beer tasting at the brewery
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    Wear comfortable shoes for biking
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    Bring a hat for sun protection
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    Explore nearby villages after the tour

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