La Vélodyssée: the call of the open sea
Marennes is crossed by the Vélodysséea major cycling itinerary that follows the Atlantic coastline, allowing you to experience a journey where the horizon never ceases to reinvent itself. Visit departure from Marennes town center it's not long before the cycle paths unfold between fragrant forests, wild beaches and charming little ports. Following this route, you'll cycle along the banks of the Seudre and discover silver marshes and colorful oyster huts, before reaching the vast expanses of the ocean.
Circuit des claires ostréicoles: on the oyster trail
Follow the paths that border the oyster bedsis to enter a world where sea and land work together to produce one of the region's finest specialties. Starting from the Cité de l'Huître in Marennesyou'll see a landscape of shimmering basinsand nets stretched over oyster bedsand beautiful oyster huts where producers watch over their precious treasure.
Stroll to Brouage, a beautiful fortified town
After finalizing your bike rental in Marennes and still leaving from the town center, cycle along the marshes towards Brouagea beautiful fortified town once open to the ocean. On your bike, you'll be enchanted by the beauty of the surrounding countryside: reeds cradled by the wind, changing reflections of the salt flats and the passage of migratory birds. Arriving at your destination, you'll admire ramparts overlooking the marshesand cobbled streets steeped in historyand covered market halls.
Escapade to Oléron Island
Crossing the bridge, you can also choose to head for theOléron Island, whose beautiful countryside lends itself perfectly to exploration by bike. Here, you can follow cycle paths through pine forests pine forests and endless beachesmarshes and lively oyster lively oyster ports such as La Cotinière.
Choose your bike rental point in Marennes
Opt for a bike rental in Marennesgives you the freedom to explore the region's sublime landscapes at your own pace. Several bike are available around Marennes and near the outdoor hotels Slow Village :
- La Clinique du Vélo (14 rue du Maréchal Foch, Marennes): offers rental of electric bikes, mountain bikes and bicycles for adults and children. Accessories such as helmets, trailers and seats are also available.
- Pop'Cycl (41 avenue Gabrielle, Ronce-les-Bains): rental center located 9 km from Marennes, offering a wide choice of bikes, mountain bikes, VTCs and rosalies for the whole family.
- Vélos 17 Loisirs (several bike rental outlets on the island of Oleron): offers a wide range of bikes for adults and children, including electric bikes and tandems. Services such as delivery to your accommodation are also available.
These bike bike rentals in Marennes and the surrounding area will help you find the ideal bike to discover the region's charms in complete peace of mind.
Consider bike rental in Marennes and the surrounding area embodies the spirit of slow tourisma respectful, immersive way of discovering a region, where you don't just pass through it, but experience it to the full! And the Slow Village open-air hotels have understood this and invite you to extend your experience in places designed for recharging your batteries and disconnecting from everyday life!