Deux Sèvres - Must See

The Deux-Sèvres is a land known for its rolling farmland, its beautiful valleys, rivers and meandering lanes. The two main towns of this beautiful department are Parthenay and Niort. Niort effortlessly manages to combine a wonderful historic heritage with its bustling modern feel.

Arguably the biggest tourist attraction in Deux-Sèvres is one of the most remarkable landscapes in France: the Marais Poitevin. This area of marshes and waterways has earned the nickname of ‘Green Venice’ (La Venise verte) and is a must place to visit. Here you can hire a boat and enjoy the wonderful scenery, the wildlife and the sheer tranquilly of this unique area. Worth a visit is the village of Coulon which many people consider to be one of the prettiest villages in the area.

This section on the best tourism sites in the Deux-Sèvre to be developed much further in future.