Marennes Oléron

La Gataudière adventure park: letting go in the heart of nature at Marennes

Written by Alizé
Apr. 25, 2025
La Gataudière adventure park: letting go in the heart of nature at Marennes

Just a stone's throw from the Slow Village outdoor hotels, a unique place awaits you in the heart of Marennes Oléron: a space where you can run, climb, jump, laugh out loud and reconnect with what really matters. Set in the wooded grounds of an 18th-century château, the Gataudière adventure park is a life-size playground for families, groups and Sunday adventurers.

Here, trees become partners in balance, giggles resound in the fields, and every activity invites you to live intensely, together and in the heart of nature. Spending a day at Parc de la Gataudière means letting go in a setting that's as lively as it is peaceful. Climb, laugh, play, but above all, breathe! What if this was the slow version of adventure?

 

Nature as playground, castle as backdrop

Behind the gates of Château de la Gataudière, a whole world of plants opens up to you. A 50-hectare estate, planted with trees and alive with life, that seems designed to welcome your adventures while preserving the tranquility of the surroundings. For this listed park, lined with shady paths and clearings, is much more than a setting: it's a place that invites you to reconnect with nature, at your own pace, and to awaken your senses.

 

Built in 1749, the château discreetly watches over this unspoilt area. Here, there's no mechanical noise and no long queues: you enter as if you were pushing open the door to a large garden. And when heritage meets plants, century-old trees become landmarks, and nature gently sets the pace for every moment. In the Gataudière adventure park in Marennes, you walk on the grass, marvel at a ray of light filtering through the foliage, and without realizing it, you slow down.

It's this special atmosphere that makes the park so unique. Welcome to a place where you can relax and have fun in the fresh air, in an environment that inspires as much as it amuses.

accrobranche: a suspended moment between sky and summit for young and old alike

Theaccrobranche activity begins at the foot of the trees, in a space bathed in light. At the heart of La Gataudière adventure park in Marennes, you don't climb to surpass yourself at all costs, but to gain height gently, at your own pace, in complete confidence.

The seven courses on offer here are suitable for all ages and abilities: from safe first steps on a continuous lifeline from age 3, to aerial traverses of independent zip lines from age 6.

At the park, every obstacle becomes a balancing act, every platform a different viewpoint over the canopy. You climb, you watch, you cheer, you laugh. Here, accrobranche is a far cry from formatted courses: in a joyful, caring atmosphere, everyone - children, parents, grandparents - advances at their own pace, buoyed by nature and a new-found confidence.

In this suspended moment, we reconnect with our bodies, with nature, and sometimes with a little pride in having surpassed ourselves. Not to perform, but to live the moment to the full, buoyed by the calm and simple joy of being there.

Bubble soccer, catapult, Gellyball: fun in all its forms

At La Gataudière, sensations come à la carte. After a trip to the summits, we come back down to earth... only to bounce back elsewhere. Each activity has its own energy, surprise and laughter. Whether you like running, aiming high or simply trying out new activities, here you'll find the activity that resonates with your personality.

Paintball and gellyball: the team game revisited

Paintball, accessible from the age of 9, is played on six different terrains, with scenarios adapted to all ages. The spirit remains joyful, dynamic and non-aggressive: you can challenge each other for fun, hide as if in a giant game of hide-and-seek, and let yourself be carried away by the collective atmosphere. For younger visitors, there's Gellyball: the same principle, but with gelatinous balls and no splashes. The experience is just as immersive, but even gentler. Perfect for children aged 6 and over, who discover adventure in complete safety.

Bubble soccer: roll, bounce, laugh

Imagine being launched at full speed... inside an inflatable bubble. From the age of 7, bubble soccer turns a simple match into a laughing matter. There are two fields for adults and one for children. Here, you often fall, rarely score, but always have fun. It's the kind of activity where you forget everything except to smile.

Extreme catapult: 140 km/h of freedom

From age 16 upwards, theextreme catapult propels the most daring in a 90-meter horizontal jump, reaching 140 km/h in two seconds. Sensations guaranteed, in a 100% natural setting. A minute of pure adrenalin, followed by a breath of fresh air... and often, a moment of pride.

Pedal go-karts and disc golf: gentle, shared activities

The pedal go-kart, on the other hand, gets everyone on the same wavelength. Children, adults, parent-child duo: here, it's the momentum that counts. There's no stopwatch or fixed circuit, just the pleasure of riding together. And to vary the pleasures, try out the new 2024 feature: disc golf. A natural and relaxed version of golf, with frisbees tossed between the trees. Fun, peaceful, accessible... and the perfect way to round off the day.

Whether you've come to challenge yourself or just for the fun of it, La Gataudière adventure park in Marennes is a place where everyone can experience adventure in their own way. Here, emotions flow, laughter abounds, and the link with nature is never broken. A great way to get moving... without ever having to rush.

 

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Cottage Premium 2ch.

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Cottage Signature 2bed.

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Cottage Signature 3bed.

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Take a break, savor the moment

Because spending a day in the great outdoors can work up an appetite, La Gataudière adventure park has thought of everything to ensure that the pleasure continues... on the taste buds too. There's no impersonal fast food here: a friendly snack bar offers crêpes, ice creams, hot and cold drinks, and snacks between two activities. All to be enjoyed on the terrace, or in the shade of a tree, as the mood takes you.

And if you'd rather take out your picnic basket, there are three picnic areas in the heart of the park, with views of the surrounding countryside and the château in the background. You can sit down with your family, take your time... and often extend your break without even realizing it.

This is also the spirit of the place: let the day take its course, without rigid programs or time constraints.

Organizing a day at La Gataudière made easy

Planning an outing at La Gataudière is easy, smooth and stress-free. That's because the park adapts to all seasons, all tastes and all ages. So whether you're with family, friends or a group, we've thought of everything to make your visit as simple as it is enjoyable.

Here are the essentials for organizing your day:

Opening hours:

School vacations (February, spring, summer, All Saints' Day): open every day from 2pm to 6pm or 7pm, depending on the period.

July - August: open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Off-holidays: open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 2pm to 7pm

Groups: weekday opening upon reservation

Rates for accrobranche:

  • Children aged 3 to 6: €16

Children under 1m40: €18

Children over 1m40: €22

Adult: €24

Reservations: possible and recommended online via the park's website, especially in high season.

Payment methods: credit card, cash, cheques, vacation vouchers (Classic & Connect), bank transfer.

How to find us :

  • Address: 19 rue de la Gataudière, 17320 Marennes, France
  • Free on-site parking
  • Nearby cycle path for visitors on bikes

Extending the Slow Village experience just a stone's throw from La Gataudière

And what if the day didn't end there? Just a few minutes from the adventure park, the Slow Village outdoor hotels extend the spirit of La Gataudière with the same philosophy: live outside, savor the moment, slow down. Here, you can swap the harness for a deckchair, the catapult for a sunset, while remaining connected to the welcoming nature that gives meaning to time spent outdoors.

After having laughed, climbed, run or tossed frisbees between the trees, we find ourselves back in a simple, comfortable cocoon, cradled by pine trees, close to the ocean. The link between the two places is obvious: the same desire for freedom, the same taste for the real thing, the same attention to detail.

Choosing Slow Village after a day at La Gataudière simply means prolonging that rare feeling of having lived life to the full, without pressure.

At La Gataudière adventure park in Marennes and at Slow Village open-air hotels, we take the time to be together, outdoors, in motion. One day is all it takes to rediscover a taste for the simple, the authentic, for what really brings you back to life. And often, the desire to come back is born even before you've left!

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