We got up,got the dogs & cat fed & watered & set off Sunday morning to a Brocante in an area West of Niort in the Poitou-Charentes. After a few hours of scouring for new & interesting items for your perusal over the coming week we decided to take a detour & went to investigate the Village of Coulon on the way home.What a BEAUTIFUL day it was yesterday aswell which made this gorgeous little place look even nicer. Coulon is a famous Tourist attraction-situated within the Marais-Poitevin it is an absolute must to visit if you ever get the opportunity.The second largest wetlands area in France after the Carmargue it is steeped in important history. The network of canals runs for miles and miles and can be explored in traditional large flat boats called "plates"! Stunning marsh houses can be seen at the water's edge & it is bordered thoughout by the most gorgeous huge pollarded Ash & Poplar Tress & weeping Willows.It is also a paradise for birds.....it is like a green aquatic forest and known locally as Venise Vert.....
Of course the youngster had to come with us-as it is like having a baby to look after....the oldies prefer snoozing in their armchairs until we return home......
I could move to this place tomorrow................................
but instead of dreaming.....I'd better get on with some work.................................
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