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The Commons. Marais Communaux
Sud
Vendee.. Haut
Bocage.. Coastal
Region.. Marais
Poitevin.. Marais
Breton.. Bas Bocage.. Plaine.. Marais
Olonne..
The Ancient
Salt Marshes of the Marais Poitevin were preserved from developments in the 13th
and 17th centuries and these areas of natural water meadows varying in size from
100 to 300 hectares can be found all across the Marais Poitevin. Given to the
communes after the Revolution they are today used as common grazing
land.
Today there are 2000 hectares of common grazing land in the Marais Poitevin and each spring the meadows of Poire sur Velluire along with the others are opened to livestock farmers. Horses, geese and cattle prosper and enjoy the rich grazing until autumn.
Each year in spring the commons are opened with a colourful ceremony and attract both locals and visitors.April 16/17th 2011.
Besides being used for summer grazing they are also a very important habitat for the wild flora and fauna.
Return to find more about the Marais Poitevin
Today there are 2000 hectares of common grazing land in the Marais Poitevin and each spring the meadows of Poire sur Velluire along with the others are opened to livestock farmers. Horses, geese and cattle prosper and enjoy the rich grazing until autumn.
Each year in spring the commons are opened with a colourful ceremony and attract both locals and visitors.April 16/17th 2011.
Besides being used for summer grazing they are also a very important habitat for the wild flora and fauna.
Return to find more about the Marais Poitevin
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