Gites in Niort

Discover Niort and the surrounding area on holiday

The city of Niort is the capital of the Deux-Sèvres département. It lies right in the heart of the Marais-Poitevin. Make the most of your holiday in one of our many gites to visit the city's museums, in particular the Bernard d'Agesci museum. The Donjon de Niort is another of the city's must-see attractions. Because of its visual appeal and what it houses, don't miss out on a visit during your stay! During your holiday in a gîte in Niort, you'll also have the opportunity to visit the Royal Abbey of Celles-sur-Belles, located 20 minutes from Niort. Of course, you won't leave Niort without taking a boat trip on the famous Venise Verte. Not far from Niort, you can also visit the village of Melle and its beautiful church of Saint-Hilaire. From your gîte in Niort, be sure to visit the small village of Coulon, located in a protected area. Here you will find the Maison du Marais Poitevin, which offers tours of the marshes. Look for your Clévacances gîte in Niort for a holiday combining nature and heritage!

Activities to do near Niort

The Deux-Sèvres department is bursting with landscapes and activities to discover. Spend your holiday in a gîte in Niort and take advantage of the many walks available in the surrounding area. From your gîte, discover the town from a different angle. Some are signposted only, so you can do them on your own, while others are guided tours to help you learn more about Niort. Your holiday in Niort will also be an opportunity to discover the famous Halles de Niort. These often compete for the title of "most beautiful market in France". Segway and bicycle facilities are available in Niort, so you can discover the city in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way, without using your car. Staying in a gîte in Niort means you can sample a range of culinary specialities. Niort has a number of specialities, including angélique, mojette, chabichou, beurre d'Echiré and scofa. The best-known of these specialities is chabichou, a goat's cheese from the Picardy-Charentes region with AOC status. Echiré butter is renowned for its fine, delicate flavour and smooth texture, both of which are the result of the region and the production process. Angelica is a great aromatic plant with many medicinal virtues. So what are you waiting for? Come and treat yourself in Niort! Take advantage of your stay in Deux-Sevres, in one of our many gîtes, to bring back some of these specialities as a souvenir. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances gîte! For your holidays in the west of France, take advantage of a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover Niort and its treasures!