Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud, Rural commune in Deux-Sèvres department, France.
Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud encompasses 134.12 square kilometers of marshlands and wetlands that form part of the western Marais poitevin ecosystem.
The village served as a thriving river commerce center during the 18th century, with streets along waterways illustrating its historical trading importance.
The Saint-Hilaire church stands as the architectural centerpiece of the village, representing centuries of religious heritage and community gathering traditions.
The commune offers visitor accommodations including gîtes and bed-and-breakfasts, with regional restaurants providing local cuisine and tourist information centers available.
Over 100 kilometers of waterways and gravel paths provide access to explore the surrounding wild marshes using traditional flat-bottomed boats.
Location: canton of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon
Location: Deux-Sèvres
Location: arrondissement of Niort
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Cram-Chaban, La Grève-sur-Mignon, La Ronde, Arçais, Le Bourdet, Prin-Deyrançon, Saint-Georges-de-Rex, Damvix
Address: 18 place de la Mairie, 79210 Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
Phone: +33549353215
Email: mairie-sthilaire-la-palud@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://st-hilaire-la-palud.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.26333,-0.71222
Latest update: October 6, 2025 09:42
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Embarcadère de l'Autize
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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Maillé
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Église Saint-Guy de Damvix
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Église Saint-Pierre de La Ronde
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Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly
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Église Saint-Pierre de Cramchaban
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Église Saint-Pierre de Benon
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Église Saint-Vincent de Sansais
9.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de La Grève-sur-Mignon
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Église Saint-Hilaire de Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
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Église Saint-Gérard de La Laigne
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