Check-in possible from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
In Saint Maurice des Noues, take the D30 towards Vouvant. Exit the village and at the first crossing, turn right direction Gîtes La Bréjolière (follow signs).
Les Gîtes Alexandrin and Quatrain have their own private parking, follow the directional signs on your arrival.
For the Alexandrin lodging, the parking has 2 levels.
The first is designed to facilitate accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
It is not recommended to park more than one vehicle at this location because the turning space is not suitable.
The second level, for its part, can accommodate several vehicles.
Arrivals are from 17h.
If it has not already been sent, a deposit will be required upon arrival :
This deposit will be refunded at the end of the stay, after the departure cleaning.
In case of late arrival or early departure, we thank you for informing us in advance.
To facilitate your preparations, here is some additional information if needed :
The selective sorting of all packaging is MANDATORY (yellow bags provided).
Packaging should not be placed in bulk in the outdoor bin.
Near the house, you will find the different containers (garbage, packaging, glasses, ashes) to deposit your garbage before leaving the house.
Do not smoke inside buildings and throw cigarette butts in ashtrays.
Fasten the shutters to prevent them from slamming and unhitching.
The surrounding houses are inhabited and our lodging is not a village hall, we thank you for respecting your human environment (shouting, music, sound, horn, etc...)
Our cat Sirius is very kind.
Nevertheless, it is an animal and vigilance vis-à-vis children remains necessary.
The common areas are exclusively reserved for guests of the gîtes and owners.
Umbrellas should be kept closed and stored along a wall when there is wind. Please make arrangements if you are away.
The central courtyard is a private area, thank you to take the paths planned to access the common garden and the pool.
Here are the equipment of the gîtes :
Fridge-freezer, gas fires, electric oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, filter coffee maker # 2, robot with accessories, dishwasher, salad spinner, oyster knife, kitchen knives, pulls - bottle opener, bottle opener, trash can 50L, flat plates, soup plates, cutlery, plates, glasses and cutlery child plastic, champagne glasses, stemware, table glass, water pot, ramekins, cups, tray.
Waffle maker, raclette and party-pancakes on demand.
Linen, consisting of dish towels, hand towels and mops is provided.
Bose Bluetooth speaker, tv, satellite tnt, mood lights, sofa, armchairs, footrests, magazines, tourist documentation
The rooms are equipped with 2 beds 90 * 200 modular beds 180 * 200.2 tables and bedside lamps, storage, coat racks, extra blanket.
The beds are made (mattress, fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, pillowcase and bedspread). Reinforced integral mattress can be supplied on demand.
The bathrooms (washbasin, bath + walk-in shower) and the shower rooms (walk-in shower) are equipped with hairdryer, squeegee, laundry basket.
The bathroom linen, consisting of bath mat + 2 towels per person (shower + toilet) is included.
Highchair, bottle warmer, cot with mattress and mattress, recliner, bath, changing table, potty, wc adapter, step board, baby phone, booster chair, safety fence, bed rail, seat and swim ring, toys, stroller cane (on request)
Iron, ironing board, washing machine, tumble dryer, clothes rack, extension, power strip, laundry basket, booster seat, high chair, baby potty and wc adapter, brooms, bucket, first aid pharmacy, vacuum cleaner, uk adapter United.
Weber Barbecue + Utensils (Compact Kettle Ø47 Quatrain / Original Kettle Ø57 at Alexandrin), Umbrella, Umbrella Stand, Table, Chair, Sunbath (x2)
Card games, board games, toys, books, comics
Cooker: The gas supply to the cooktop is provided by a buried tank. The stopcock is located on the hob. The gas conduit has a permanent validity. The lights are switched on by means of an electrical pulse (button pressed).
Electric oven: see instructions. If the oven is locked, press the left button> double click.
Dishwasher: see manual
Washing machine / dryer: see instructions
Refrigerator / Freezer: It is equipped with a tablet to control the temperature.
Ready for raclette machines and mini crepes party on request.
The wifi is available inside the cottages.
Network: gites
Password: brejoliere
Access control and web browsing.
Board games are available in the cottages.
Gîte Alexandrin : in the cupboard upstairs.
Gîte Quatrain : in the buffet.
Enjoy the serenity of the pretty garden of scents.
Marvel at its colors, shapes, flavors, volumes or scents, as the seasons go by.
Aromatic herbs, flowers, bees, vegetables, fruit trees adorn this vegetable garden.
Savor the calm of this place surrounded by the walls of yesteryear.
A real invitation to dream…
Swings for children under the supervision and responsibility of parents.
The pool is a common area, open from June to September, free access from 10h to 20h.
Do not leave a business or personal belongings after swimming.
For the well-being of all residents of La Bréjolière, thank you for not shouting and respect the tranquility of the place.
It is forbidden to smoke, eat and drink in the pool.
Big inflatable toys and music are not allowed.
Minor children should not be alone at the pool.
The spa is a common area, open all year, free access from 10am to 8pm.
It is forbidden to smoke, eat and drink in the spa.
Shower without soap required before entering the spa.
Minor children should not be alone at the spa.
Not recommended for pregnant women and young children.
Fold the first part on the second, leaving the black bar in the center.
Use the black bar to lift the entire cover (self-mounted system)
Sheets (mattress, sheets, flat sheet, bedspread, pillowcase) are provided and the beds are made.
In all the rooms, the beds can be adjusted to your convenience, in single beds or in double bed.
Tell us about your wishes for the organization.
Extra blankets are available in each room.
Included in your stay:
We do not provide pool / spa towels.
Final cleaning is included in the price of the rental.
However, the instructions below must be assured not your care:
The Alexandrin cottage is approved Tourism and Handicap.
One room is wheelchair accessible. Equipment available :
A swing is available, under the responsibility of the parents.
Baby-sitting service is available on request, subject to charges.
In each cottage we provide :
Highchair, baby bottle warmer, bed with umbrella and mattress, deckchair, bathtub, changing table, pot, wc adapter, baby phone, chair lift, security fence, bed rail, bath seat and ring, toys, stroller Cane (on demand)
The cottages have a 42 "flat screen tv, a dvd player with dvd for the whole family and satellite tv channels.
The demodulator is on the auxiliary hdmi (yellow button).
Library with comics, children's books, novels, tourist books and nature magazines and "people" in each cottage.
Paying services around the well-being are provided on site at the cottage, by appointment, by external service providers.
In the program :
With Sylvie, + 33 6 30 70 16 11 from 35 €
With Elodie, + 33 6 99 69 28 68 from 25 €
Pets are not allowed.
Boarding kennels are possible near the cottages by an external service provider (paying).
Please contact us for details.
In each cottage, terraces without opposite equipped with tables, chairs, barbecue, parasol, sunbathing.
Delivery directly to the cottages:
Removal or departure from Pescalis to Moncoutant:
On the spot, at the gîtes:
In the center of the village free and free access:
Find below the plans to walk in the forest of Mervent Vouvant.
Plastic cards available on request.
We can pick up for you the ordered shopping drive back to La Châtaigneraie:
Price at discretion.
The cottages are equipped with washing machine, dryer and spreading.
Possibility of delivery to the lodgings of meals prepared by local providers (restaurateur, caterer…).
Paid service and on order.
Refer to our "Eating Around" section and then "Meal Delivery" to access provider contact information.
Vendée KiKi is made with quality Vendée wine and young shoots of wild black thorns (Pruneliers) harvested in our countryside.
This Vendéen ritual is synonymous with conviviality and pleasure. Very fruity, the KiKi is appreciated very fresh at the time of the aperitif, with family, between friends or neighbors.
Bottles and boxes are available, upon request, when you arrive at the cottages or take away to bring a little Vendée home!
Unit bottle price: € 8.50 (Black thorns, Black red fruit spines and Black vine pines)
Box rate 2 bottles + 2 glasses: 20,00 € (Bottles to choose from)
To consume obviously in moderation!
Apple juice made by us at Foussais-Payré with the Vendée Association for the Natural Use of Fruit Juice
Natural product of Vendée, without additive and without preservative
To consume on the spot and to carry without moderation!
To prolong the taste of the Vendée, take local produce.
Make your order and we will prepare your products before your departure.
Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Vouvant has a splendid Romanesque church with a richly carved portal.
The ramparts, the postern, the old bridge spanning the river and the Mélusine tower - a remnant of the old castle that, according to legend, was built in one night by the fairy Mélusine - contribute to the charm of this small city of character.
From the top of the tower Mélusine, a beautiful view of the surrounding landscapes, including the forest Mervent-Vouvant, waiting for walkers.
The story of the fairy Mélusine is related to the Maison de Mélusine.
A nice walk awaits you, without forgetting the passage by the nice tray to cross the river the sea.
The forest of Mervent-Vouvant, composed mainly of oaks, extends on 5000 hectares. In the heart of the forest, the dam of Mervent forms a beautiful and vast expanse of water.
The forest of Mervent-Vouvant allows the practice of many sports activities, such as hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and water sports.
Foussais-Payré has kept over time the traces of its rich historical past.
The prosperity of Foussais-Payre over the past centuries and especially in the sixteenth century is witnessed by many remarkable buildings.
Four of them caught the attention of the Ministry of Culture :
The Romanesque church, listed as a historical monument
François Laurens House
The Priory xve century, current city hall, former Priory of a Benedictine abbey
Payré lime kilns, which operated in the nineteenth century and until 1914
You will be able to discover the tree of the freedom and the inn held by the family of the famous mathematician François Viète (one of the inventors of modern algebra).
Every year, the last week of July, the village hosts a symposium of chainsaw carving.
12 to 14 woodcarvers create unique works.
A visit is required !
The village of Faymoreau nestles discreetly and quietly in lush greenery, at the bend of a small road.
A bucolic universe, fishermen's paradise with its pond lined with small pontoons and wooden cabins full of charm. A mining village where time seems to have stopped when one strolls in the small streets marked with chalk, flanked on each side with identical houses, with window sills or door thresholds delicately blooming.
One day in 1827, a modest sabotier discovered, while digging a well, a vein of coal. From there begins for the whole region of Faymoreau, a great adventure that will last 130 years (1827 to 1958). People from here and elsewhere, united by courage and solidarity, arrive in the mining basin to extract the "black gold" of the time.
Men, their sons, and their grandsons descend into the bowels of the earth at the risk of their lives.
The headframes shape the bocage landscape. Companies such as the glassworks and the power plant come into being to consume coal. The working village, organized by the mining company a few steps from the old town, is developing with the construction of corons, the direction, the chapel, schools… February 28,1958, the mine closes permanently. Today, mining history is not forgotten. The corons are still inhabited and the cultivated gardens, the windows of Carmelo Zagari illuminate the Chapel of Minors, the museum located in the former dormitory of glassmakers brings back the glorious industrial past of the mining basin Faymoreau.
Factory tour in Mouilleron Saint Germain, Pouzauges or Chantonnay by appointment
The visit is reserved for people over 12 and is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The visit is for individual clients or small groups (12 to 20 people maximum).
For bookings of more than 6 people, please contact the Tourist Office of Pays de Pouzauges at + 33 2 51 91 82 46.
Online booking http://mbt-vendee-otpaysdepouzauges.for-system.com/z8691w120810e1_fr-visites-d-entreprises.aspx
Capital of the Vendée until the early nineteenth century, the city of Art and History Fontenay-le-Comte invites walkers to discover its banks full of charm and its architectural wealth as evidenced by the Place Belliard and its arcaded houses, the Renaissance buildings and mansions, the half-timbered houses on rue des Loges and the Notre-Dame church of Flamboyant Gothic style.
Guided tour of the inhabited part of the Château de Terre Neuve, classified as a historic monument, splendid work of the xvth century, in the heart of its large park, overlooking the city of art and history of Fontenay-le-Comte.
The castle of Newfoundland was built in 1580, for Nicolas Rapin, Grand Prévot of the Connétablie de France and companion of Henri iv.
In this jewel of the French Renaissance, he received illustrious characters including the Duke of Sully, and Agrippa d'Aubigne.
In the nineteenth century, the Château de Newfoundland is owned by the famous Octave de Rochebrune, a famous aquafortist.
He made 492 etchings in Newfoundland and will be considered by some as "the Piranese of his time".
The castle is renowned for its Alchemical fireplace, its coffered ceilings of carved stones, its woodwork from Chambord Castle, suns gilded with gold leaf from King Louis xiv's room, the cabinet door of King François 1er.
You can admire paintings, furniture, collections and beautiful clothes from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
This castle is private and inhabited all year.
from 01/05 to 30/06 and from 01/09 to 30/09 from 10h to 12h and from 14h to 18h.
And from 01/07 to 31/08 from 10h to 18h continuous day.
Off season, for groups, by reservation.
Closed from October 1st to April 30th for individuals.
Go in search of the secret hidden by Octave de Rochebrune in his home in Newfoundland. This adventure is offered for free to complement the visit of the youngest.
The castle shop offers souvenirs for young and old
During the season you can picnic in the park of 5 hectares having taken his ticket.
Tel : 00 33 (0) 2 51 69 17 75
or : 00 33 (0) 2 51 69 99 41
Relive daily life in the Middle Ages, visiting the keep and the medieval garden.
Fortified during the Hundred Years War around 1380, by the knight and Lord Jehan Girard of Bazoges, the donjon was part of an older castle and served as residence for the lord and his family.
Today, restored and furnished on five floors, the donjon offers an exceptional view from the walkway on the bocage Vendée.
Throughout the visit you will discover the furniture and sculptures that illustrate the daily life in the Middle Ages.
The spiral staircase will take you to the walkway at thirty meters high, where you can admire an exceptional view of the medieval garden, the village of Bazoges and the surrounding countryside.
Visit with the medieval garden and the local museum.
Cultural Site of the Department of Vendée
Founded in 1068, Saint Vincent Abbey benefited from the protection of the Counts of Poitou and Dukes of Aquitaine.
Aliénor, who was born in Nieul in 1122, granted her the status of Royal Abbey while she was Queen of France. In spite of the destructions linked to the wars of Religion, the abbey is one of the few monastic ensembles of the Lower Poitou novel preserving abbey, cloister with its four galleries and conventual buildings almost intact.
In addition to visiting the Abbey, there is a scenography and interactive terminals to know the operation of an abbey, the origins and history of monastic movements, the history of the Abbey of Nieul and its regional influence…
At the heart of a Small City of Character, an architectural gem of exceptional quality, highlighted by a unique restoration, opens its doors for a visit to the border of reality and virtual.
The accessible castle Tourism and Handicap offers many activities.
Access to the castle is through an entrance porch consisting of a carriage door and a pedestrian gate. This porch gives access to a large yard serving as a barnyard, in opposition to the high inner courtyard of the castle. This spacious courtyard is bordered on three sides by farm buildings for agricultural use (stables, barns, stables and dwelling house), dated for the whole of the 17th century.
Facing this farmhouse stands the medieval fortress. The two architectural ensembles were separated by water moats, which surrounded the castle until the 18th century. The main access is today through a restored drawbridge.
A wonderful heritage to discover :
Founded in the early 11th century, the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Maillezais, necropolis of the Dukes of Aquitaine, is located in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. This Benedictine abbey has the peculiarity of having hosted in the sixteenth century the writer François Rabelais.
The ruins of the abbey church, majestic, as well as the conventual buildings that house dining rooms, kitchen, pantry and salt cellar, are open to visitors.
Near the abbey is a pier, starting point for peaceful boat trips on the conches of the green Venice.
In May and June, the abbey of Maillezais, but also the abbey of Nieul-sur-l'Autise and the priory of Grammont, welcome the festival of Abbeys, an event devoted to the classical music.
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Tuesday: Fermé
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Straddling Deux-Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée, the Poitevin Marsh, which covers 111,200 hectares, is France's second largest wetland area after the Camargue. The area is full of diverse natural habitats and exceptional biodiversity, and is a stopping place for many migrant birds…
The landscape mosaic of the Poitevin Marsh Regional Natural Park is unique, with the coastal area alternating between sandy beaches, dunes and forests, but also cliffs and mudflats on the Bay of Aiguillon side; the wet marsh and its famous Green Venice, a listed Great Site of France, where countless conches (narrow canals) and wider tree-lined canals can be seen; the dried marsh, with vast expanses of crops and meadows; and the edges of the marsh, with plains covered in cultivated fields.
A favourite destination for nature-lovers, the Poitevin Marsh is home to incredible wildlife ranging from the European otter to the European tree frog through the purple heron and the greater horseshoe bat. No fewer than 250 species of birds, 38 species of fish, 60 species of dragonflies and 80 species of butterflies are listed there!
To discover the charms of the wet marsh, a destination in the Poitevin Marsh that's highly prized by lovers of romantic getaways, nothing beats a boat trip in the heart of the mysterious Green Venice, on peaceful canals interwoven with greenery: you are guaranteed a change of scene, where trees and other plants form a kind of vault between water and sky! Many visitors to the Park choose to explore it on foot or by bicycle, to take the time to savour the beauty of the wild, unspoilt countryside at their own pace.
The Poitevin Marsh Park also boasts a rich water industry heritage, and invites you to discover its harbours, locks, hydraulic works, footbridges, fountains and washhouses. For more urban sightseeing, you have the choice between its charming, characterful little towns, such as Arçais, Coulon or Nieul-sur-l'Autise, and gateway cities like Fontenay-le-Comte, Niort, Luçon and Marans. Religious architecture enthusiasts, meanwhile, won't want to miss a chance to visit Maillezais Abbey and see its remarkable relics, a listed Historic Monument.
During your stay in the Poitevin Marsh, you should also make the most of the local gastronomy. Authentic and flavoursome, it gives pride of place to the products of fishing and shellfish farming, not to mention specialities such as farci poitevin, a delicious terrine of green vegetables, frogs' legs, snails, coypu and ham with mogette beans!
Cultural Site of the Department of Vendée
In the heart of the Chassay forest, the Priory of Grammont is a miniature abbey in a green setting.
In the twelfth century, thanks to the numerous donations of the Plantagenets kings reigning over Poitou, a new monastic order was established, the order of Grandmont.
Around 1197, Richard Lionheart, very attached to this province, decided to continue the business of his father by founding a new grandmontain monastery. Thus the priory of Grammont is born, in the heart of the forest of Chassay, on the site of an old parish.
Soon, the monastery is supported by the community of Grandmontains monks, who apply the strict rule initiated by Etienne de Muret.
Built in the 13th century by the Lords of Parthenay, on an overhang above a meander of the Sèvre Niortaise, two kilometres from the town of Échiré near Niort, the imposing fortress of Coudray-Salbart, a listed Historic Monument, consists of six high towers, interconnected by small courtyards. Remarkably well preserved from the ravages of time, this castle fort, which was never seriously attacked during its history, is an amazing example of medieval military architecture!
The capital of Gâtine, a town of Art and History and an old stopping place along the Way of St. James, the medieval town of Parthenay on the banks of the Thouet invites lovers of architecture to discover its ancient heritage. See relics of the old Castle of the Lords of Parthenay: ramparts dotted with towers, the bridge and the door of St. James, which form a picturesque scene with the peaceful river; Rue de la Vau Saint-Jacques, where the pilgrims used to stop, and its old half-timbered houses; the Romanesque gate of the Church of Our Lady of La Couldre; the gate to the Citadel, town as the Clock Tower, from the early 13th century...There are so many wonders to admire on a walk in the area!
The Georges Turpin Museum is all about the history and development of the town from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and is based in the House of Local Cultures on Rue Vau Saint-Jacques. It contains archaeological collections (coins, stones), Parthenay earthenware from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, paintings, prints and photographs, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Every Wednesday morning, one of the biggest livestock markets in France takes place at Bellevue fairground, with the cattle market at 8 am and the sheep market at 9.30 am.
In July, the Parthenay International Fun Festival or FLIP (Festival Ludique International de Parthenay) takes place. This festive event features all kinds of games!
The Puy du Fou, a locality of the town of Les Epesses, is famous for its Grand Amusement Park and its nocturnal sound and light show, Cinéscénie.
On Fridays and Saturdays, from June to mid-September, the fabulous Cinéscénie show brings together no less than 1,200 actors who bring the history of the Vendée back to life from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. Grandiose!
The Grand Parc Puy du Fou, which covers 45 hectares, is really something to delight young and old, with its historic villages such as the medieval city, the village of the eighteenth century and the town of 1900, and its shows such as the Secret of the Spear, the Gladiators, the Vikings, the Ball of Ghost Birds or the Musketeer of Richelieu. A wonderful trip in the past!
Relive the history of the largest medieval fortress in the West at Tiffauges
Castle Tiffauges is the largest medieval site in the region, with a rich past on the borders between the kingdom of France and Brittany.
Its conservatory of war machines is the best example, as are the entertainment and shows on offer.
Discover a fascinating and intriguing story related to the lord of the place : Gilles de Rais
Show, 3D film, crossbow shooting.
Unique in the world : largest collection of war machines in operation !
Cultural Site of the Department of Vendée
The Logis de la Chabotterie, is a typical house of Bas-Poitou and high place of the Vendée War.
Thanks to the 9 furnished historic rooms and the closed garden backed by the house, discover the history :
The animations in the year :
The Logis de la Chabotterie is a starting point for a circuit on the theme of the War of Vendée which passes by the Lucs-on-Boulogne, the forest of Grasla, the chapel of Tulévrière…
Animations : story time, exhibitions, workshops, meetings, concerts…
Contact us for closing periods
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: Fermé
Friday: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
The association "the Bêcheurs d'étoiles", with Olivier Sauzereau, proposes several formulas to discover the astronomy in an observatory built on the site of an old farm located in the Vendée hills.
Very flexible and spontaneous, this formula allows you to discover a night for two consecutive hours the fairy world of astronomy in our observatory, guided by Olivier. A formula that allows you to organize at the last moment an unforgettable and original outing.
The reservation can be made the same day depending on availability and weather by phone. Do not hesitate to contact us !
The arrival on the site of the observatory is ideally around 18h. Discovery of the observatory and presentation of the observation equipment. Observation of solar spots and flares with telescope and coronagraph (depending on weather conditions). An aperitif dinner is offered.
Projection on big screen and videoprojector hd on the astrophotographic work of Olivier Sauzereau and discovery of the history of the constellations.
At nightfall, observation of the sky from the observatory (depending on the weather conditions of course). If the sky is overcast, projections to learn the starry sky, the constellations and the history of the stars.
The end time of the observation is decided freely and individually by the trainees. In the summer, a night of observation can easily end at 4am, but everyone stops the observation when they wish. Hot drinks and "snacks" during the night are offered.
Depending on the weather conditions and your trainee desires, the schedule may vary. Different themes can indeed be developed in these courses (History of astronomy, history of astronomical navigation, astrophotography, art and astronomy…). Presentation of the observatory and observation of the sky, weather permitting. The duration of the night of observation is free. If the conditions are bad, a projection / debate is organized in the barn.
Observation of the Sun with the telescope and the coronagraph. Presentation with projection on the history of astronomy, from ancient Greece to the present day. Handling old reconstituted navigation instruments. Presentation with projection on astronomy (solar system, extra-galactic world). Discovery of constellations and observation of the sky from the observatory. If the conditions are bad, projection of Olivier Sauzereau's film and Paul Cornet Voyage to the Black Sun. Observation of the Sun with the telescope and the coronagraph. - Presentation with projection "Astronomy, between science and art". Throughout history, artists have been inspired by the science of astronomy. This presentation proposes to (re) discover, with an astronomer's gaze, literary and poetic texts or graphic works dealing with the world of stars, but also to show how many artists have been at the service of astronomers.
The Center Minier museum has the "Musée de France" label
The Faymoreau mines, history of an industrial site in Vendée 1827-1958
Today, mining history is not forgotten. The corons are still inhabited, the cultivated gardens, the windows of Carmelo Zagari illuminate the Chapel of Minors and the museum, located in the former dormitory of glassmakers, reflects the great adventure of coal in the mining Faymoreau.
A trip to the center of the mine : 4 visits to go back in time…
Summer schedule
Every day : 10h> 13h and 14h> 19h
Fall schedules
Monday and Tuesday : Closed
Wednesday to Sunday : 14h> 18h30
Labeled Museum of France since 2003, it is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the heritage of South Vendée.
The ground floor houses the archaeological collections in particular a set of Gallo-Roman glassworks dating from the second century ad which is probably one of the richest in France and the famous tomb of the "artist woman" dated second century.
The first floor is reserved for ethnological collections (different forms of habitat, hunting, fishing, agriculture, wood crafts with Vendean furniture, regional costume through headdresses and jewelry, the ornithological collection of Dr. Guérin).
Finally, the last level has a gallery of Fine Arts dedicated to the Vendean artists of the nineteenth to the twentieth century, a room on the illustrious Fontenay (François Viète, Nicolas Rapin, André Tiraqueau…) and a space on the history of Fontenay -the-Comte with in particular the model of the old town in 1720.
The museum showcases its collections through a policy of temporary exhibitions defined each year.
From October 1st to March 31st : open on Wednesdays from 2pm to 6pm during school hours and from Tuesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6pm during holidays (all zones)
From April 1st to September 30th : Tuesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h
The reception of school groups and adults, outside opening hours to the public, is possible by reservation.
Wednesday workshops for 6-12 years…
The Fontenay-le-Comte Museum and the animation and heritage service welcome every Wednesday the children from 14h to 15h30 for entertaining and original activities. Each session consists of a discovery of a place or a work followed by a treasure hunt or a plastic arts session. Meetings with professionals are also proposed : storyteller, gardener, animator lpo…
Rates and registration contact us
These two twin windmills spread their majestic wings on the heights of the Small City of Character of Pouzauges.
On the hills of Pouzauges, in a site with a remarkable panorama, are two windmills dating from the 18th and 19th century. They have a slightly frustoconical shape. They reach 8 m in height. The conical roof is 5 meters high and weighs 4.5 tons. The roof is mobile and is therefore simply placed on the body of mill. It can turn to move the wings of which it is integral.
The two mills turned for a century for the manufacture of flour. The industrial age is changing the situation with the emergence of mechanical mills. The Mills of the Marteau Terrier do not work as much or more at all. They could have fallen into ruins like all the other mills if the Fleury-Michon company had not bought the mills in the 50s. A person is then responsible for making them work. After a more difficult period, especially when the wings break in 2016, the mills turn again thanks to the investment and the motivation of the volunteers of the association "The Friends of the Twin Mills of the Marteau Terrier".
After 15 years of sleep, their majestic wings once again reach the heights of the city.
Wheat crushed at the mill becomes flour and some days the baker turns it into bread that he bakes in the wood oven for the happiness of the visitors.
The mini-farm captivates the children, while the biggest discover the wheat route and the life of the mills.
Summer opening (July / August) :
closed on Mondays
Tuesday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Wednesday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Thursday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Friday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Saturday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Sunday 14 : 00 - 19 : 00
Possibility of visit for groups from the month of June.
Picnic area
The botanical world tour
The Floral Park of the Court of Aron invites you to a real tour of the botanical world.
On an area of 10 hectares, a wide variety of plants, perennial and annual from the five continents, will challenge you and make your admiration.
Beginning in July, beyond the vaults of bamboo, banana trees, palms and groves of eucalyptus, you will discover the flowering lotus of Asia.
Throughout the season, come and visit the tropical greenhouse and admire tillandsias, orchids, hoyas, begonias, tree ferns and other curiosities.
The Floral Park Court d'Aron welcomes you throughout the season in its bar and tea room, and offers from May to September a fast food.
A walk in the nature to discover flowers, plants, trees, sculptures, pond and animals for the pleasure of the whole family !
Open from April to September
Many animations
Monday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Cultural Site of the Department of Vendée
The museum, which was founded on the banks of the Boulogne, is innovative and largely influenced by North American institutions. The museography was imagined and conceived by a service of the Departmental Council of Vendée : The Departmental Conservation of the Museums of the Vendée.
Five main principles have been retained for the design of this museum of a new kind :
Strong presence of interactivity and new technologies
"Desacralization" of the museum by the permanent alliance between knowledge and entertainment
Interest in very young children, considered a full audience
Theatricalization of the exhibitions and the art of the staging with a respect of the standards of conservation of the collections
Museography consisting of large architectural decorations, audiovisual projections, lighting and shows
In a constant concern for scalability, the architects have designed flexible spaces whose main element is a technical grill that overlooks museum spaces more than 6 meters high.
The Historial is the first French museum with such a device, like those found in television and movie studios.
All year, Beatrice and Bruno welcome you to La Garrelière Saint Maurice des Noues to live to the rhythm of the horse.
Ponies, double ponies, blood horses and thoroughbreds, draft horses
Browse the green paths bordered by hedgerows on the quiet roads of the grove to the quiet rhythm of the horse.
Hiking in the forest, in the Vendée, the Marais Poitevin or the Gatine
Visit Vouvant, classified medieval village, on foot, horseback, carriage
Accompanied graduates in equestrian tourism (A.T.E) and a state certified instructor will be there to ensure you a safe ride.
The educational and discovery farm offers a variety of workshops :
Throughout the year, the association offers many activities on reservation to discover the riches of the heritage of South Vendée
Nature activities in the forest of Mervent-Vouvant :
Fauna, Flora, Pedofauna, Art and Nature, Night Life, Guided Hike, Geology
Vouvant in the middle ages :
The medieval city and its heritage
The gardens :
Plants, vegetables, the world of bees, permaculture
Sustainable development :
Renewable energies and cooperation
Looking for thrills ?
Look no further, go to the Coquilleau viaduct and dare to take the big bungee jump !
Initially the bungee jump is an initiatory rite to acquire the status of warrior practiced in the heart of the Pacific (current Vanuatu), during which the jumpers are launched into the void from the top of a bamboo tower feet related to a liana.
Our team is waiting for you at the Coquilleau viaduct, in La Châtaigneraie, to make you live an experience that will mark your life !
Discover bungee jumping in the best possible conditions !
As soon as you arrive on site, our team takes care of everything : safety instructions, equipment and motivation ! You're ready, it's up to you to do the rest of the work that comes down in one step ! To you the sensations of madness that only bungee jumping can get you ! One thing is certain : you will love !
The Coquilleau railway viaduct is 52 meters high. Built in the 1880s, it was operated by sncf until 1986. Today, this viaduct has become, for a weekend a month, from March to November, a bungee jump center appreciated by specialists !
Predictable :
Sport shoes
Do not forget your cameras
Sportswear
Seasonal clothing
Special conditions
Being in good physical condition
Minimum weight 45 kg
Maximum weight : 100 kg
Compulsory medical certificate from 55 years
Parental authorization required for minors
Practical information :
Activity subject to weather conditions
Framing :
Supervision by state-certified instructors
Dates :
Available from mid April to November, week and weekend, depending on weather conditions
The association "the Bêcheurs d'étoiles", with Olivier Sauzereau, proposes several formulas to discover the astronomy in an observatory built on the site of an old farm located in the Vendée hills.
Very flexible and spontaneous, this formula allows you to discover a night for two consecutive hours the fairy world of astronomy in our observatory, guided by Olivier. A formula that allows you to organize at the last moment an unforgettable and original outing.
The reservation can be made the same day depending on availability and weather by phone. Do not hesitate to contact us !
The arrival on the site of the observatory is ideally around 18h. Discovery of the observatory and presentation of the observation equipment. Observation of solar spots and flares with telescope and coronagraph (depending on weather conditions). An aperitif dinner is offered.
Projection on big screen and videoprojector hd on the astrophotographic work of Olivier Sauzereau and discovery of the history of the constellations.
At nightfall, observation of the sky from the observatory (depending on the weather conditions of course). If the sky is overcast, projections to learn the starry sky, the constellations and the history of the stars.
The end time of the observation is decided freely and individually by the trainees. In the summer, a night of observation can easily end at 4am, but everyone stops the observation when they wish. Hot drinks and "snacks" during the night are offered.
Depending on the weather conditions and your trainee desires, the schedule may vary. Different themes can indeed be developed in these courses (History of astronomy, history of astronomical navigation, astrophotography, art and astronomy…). Presentation of the observatory and observation of the sky, weather permitting. The duration of the night of observation is free. If the conditions are bad, a projection / debate is organized in the barn.
Observation of the Sun with the telescope and the coronagraph. Presentation with projection on the history of astronomy, from ancient Greece to the present day. Handling old reconstituted navigation instruments. Presentation with projection on astronomy (solar system, extra-galactic world). Discovery of constellations and observation of the sky from the observatory. If the conditions are bad, projection of Olivier Sauzereau's film and Paul Cornet Voyage to the Black Sun. Observation of the Sun with the telescope and the coronagraph. - Presentation with projection "Astronomy, between science and art". Throughout history, artists have been inspired by the science of astronomy. This presentation proposes to (re) discover, with an astronomer's gaze, literary and poetic texts or graphic works dealing with the world of stars, but also to show how many artists have been at the service of astronomers.
Come and discover the pleasure of flying in ulm
Discover the forest of Mervent and enjoy forty games at the Pierre-Brune amusement park.
Water Ball, little train, bumper boats, miniature golf, rotor jump, …
There is something for everyone and for all ages with the possibility of group outings, birthday parties or bachelor parties.
Possibility to visit the Cave of Father de Montfort nearby, to walk, to make a mini-golf or meet at the Café de la Grotte.
Ground Games :
For the little ones :
Plain games and mini park
Mini Kartings
Little Manège
Swimming pool
For everyone :
Distorted ice cream
Plain inflatable
Giant trampoline
Family trampoline
Jumping Ball
Miniature golf
Rotor Jump
Inflatable rodeo
Humorous bicycles
Train Tortillard
The zip line
Games in the air :
outfielder
Jump elastic
Trampo-elastic
Giant Tobbogan
Games on the water :
Bumper boats
Water Balls
Located on a stretch of water of 80 hectares in the heart of the biggest forest of the Vendée, the Base de Loisirs Mervent offers for all activities in the heart of nature
Canoeing, kayaking, electric boat, dinghy, stand up paddle, fishing boat, pleasure boat, mountain bike
Archery, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking (adults / children), climbing, adventure tours (orientation)
Monday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Montgolfiere du Bocage offers a hot air balloon on the Vendée and Les Deux Sèvres between Puy du Fou and Marais Poitevin.
Discover, in complete safety, the extreme sensations of driving in karting
Contact us for information and reservations
Our leisure park is located in the heart of a century old oak forest !!
On 4 hectares, we offer :
Do not hesitate to come with your picnic because on site you will find a large space with table, umbrella and sanitary.
In times of high temperature, all our courses in the forest are in the shade and cool !
In addition, to cool you down, we installed a giant fogger in the reception area !!
We remain available at any time by phone at + 33 6 81 45 71 37 or by mail to parcaventure79@gmail.com
Monday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Your passion at your fingertips !
In an exceptional, verdant setting of 150 hectares of unspoiled nature, Pescalis offers a diversity of water bodies specially designed and equipped for the practice of all sport fishing in "no kill" (fishing blow, carp, carnivorous).
Initiation and improvement (child fishing club, guiding)
Fishing with lures, fly, roaming or boat (float-tube or boat), day and night
Numerous species : big roach, rudd, tench, carp, black bass, trout, pike, perch, perch…
Check out our detailed rates for fishing packages or fishing lessons with a guide
From the end of March to the All Saints' holidays, walk along the ponds trail, enjoy the picnic tables, the ornithological observatory, the mini-golf, the playground…
In summer equestrian activities, mini-farm
Entrance fee - Visiting time 1h to 2h30
1400m² of exhibition, divided into 6 thematic rooms
Enter the magical world of fresh water by discovering the underground route that houses the Pescalis Aquarium, the largest freshwater aquarium in the Poitou-Charentes region !
More than 30 European species distributed in 20 basins, carp of more than 20kg, a catfish of 1.80 m, sturgeons, a basin with the births of the moment, a tactile basin…
In short, that happiness !
Local gastronomic products, small crafts, souvenirs, books, wooden games…
Mtb, vtc, power assisted bicycle
Contact the fishing service
+ 33 5 49 72 57 77 (8h30 to 12h30 and from 14h to 19h)
Enter the amazing world of René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur, naturalist physicist of the 18th century (1683-1757).
Passionate about science, nature lovers and curious of all kinds, you will be surprised by the richness of its discoveries and its ingenuity.
Browse freely his home, walk in his gardens, and above all, observe, manipulate, discover… In short, be curious !
At the Manoir des Sciences, you will not be mere spectators. Through an interactive and sensory visit in the home and gardens of Réaumur, you will observe for yourself and lead your own experiences. Whether you are passionate about science, loving this time so rich in the century of enlightenment, or simple curious, the manor will allow you to deepen and share your knowledge.
Come touch, smell, share… and walk in Réaumur's footsteps !
Keep your eyes and your mind open throughout your visit. At the reception, we will give you a treasure hunt : collect clues to open chests reserving new surprises !
From one room to another, you will discover :
the Enlightenment, a key moment in the history of ideas
Reaumur's study, the explosion of science in the 18th century
The story of the thermometer, a major step forward
Travels to the eighteenth century, and the sharing of knowledge
The natural history cabinet, the importance of observation for new discoveries
The laboratory, place of experiences and sharing,
the reading room,
the gardener's workshop : take your musette before exploring the gardens
The sensory garden.
… and when going out, do not turn off the Lights !
Monday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 01:00 PM – 11:00 PM
We welcome you on a site full size, arranged.
From 6 years old - Payment in cash, cb and ancv
20 minutes of play + 10 minutes of briefing
10 people max per party
July-August : Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 14h to 20h
May, June and September : Wednesday, weekend and public holidays from 14h to 19h
Other schedules possible on reservation
Two teams compete to win the victory equipped with "laser guns" that send an infrared signal. The goal : to score the most points by aiming the opponents helmet. Our material of the Intager brand to this standards, is safe and environmentally friendly. It works wirelessly, and offers a quick start. A built-in speaker in each laser, allows an understanding of the game and an immersion without equal
Go on an adventure in the unimaginable mazes of the labyrinth on a surface of 9.000m² of charming hedge. 100% fun, for young and old, with 1h30 games and surprising challenge and every year a new game.
Open from 1 to 30 June and from 6 to 30 September : Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 15h to 19h
From July 1st to September 2nd : open daily from 11 am to 7 pm
Visit also Sèvre Autruche, farm on the discovery of the largest bird in the world.
Sale of ostrich products : meat, sausages, eggs…
Grocers store : cold cuts, wine, beer, confit, foie gras…
Picnic area. Catering area on reservation for groups.
Legendary place of Gâtine, the village of Pougne-Hérisson is recognized as the authentic Navel of the World.
He tells himself that all the tales, all the stories and the most beautiful lies are born there.
A sound garden is dedicated to them.
Free and free
Single price of 10 € (visit + workshop can not be dissociated)
Accepted methods of payment :
cash, bank cards, checks, American express, holiday vouchers
The presence of at least one accompanying adult is mandatory.
For any information :
Contact us on + 33 5 49 64 19 19
To reserve :
Possibility of tasting at the Cordon, refreshment area and snacks (not included in the package)
Swincar is a single-seater off-road electric quadricycle.
These extreme crossing capabilities are superior to all other machines on the market. Each wheel has its own electric motor and independent suspensions at the end of each arm. They can tilt independently of each other while the driver stays upright.
The Swincar with its air of spider, can roll on slopes with a inclinanison of 70%.
The Swincar is accessible to people with disabilities, orders being done behind the wheel.
The Puy du Fou, a locality of the town of Les Epesses, is famous for its Grand Amusement Park and its nocturnal sound and light show, Cinéscénie.
On Fridays and Saturdays, from June to mid-September, the fabulous Cinéscénie show brings together no less than 1,200 actors who bring the history of the Vendée back to life from the Middle Ages to the Second World War. Grandiose !
The Grand Parc Puy du Fou, which covers 45 hectares, is really something to delight young and old, with its historic villages such as the medieval city, the village of the eighteenth century, the fort of the year millet and the village 1900, and its shows such as the Sign of Triumph, the Secret of the Lance, the Gladiators, the Vikings, the Ball of the Ghost Birds, the Musketeer of Richelieu, the Organs of Fire or the Last Panache.
A wonderful trip in the past !
Indoor or outdoor shows
Escape, if you can, is a life-size escape game.
3 missions to choose
A team of 3 to 6 people is trapped in a room.
She has to exchange her ideas to solve puzzles, defeat traps and escape.
But be careful, time is running out ! You have 60 minutes… not one more !
With exceptional scenery and original scenarios you will be in total immersion, immersed in the skin of your character.
Everyone can participate. No need to be an actor, or to master the Russian accent !
The game is accessible from 16 years, and from 10 years for minors accompanied by an adult.
You will live an exciting and innovative experience in leisure. Come share this good time with family, friends or colleagues.
Our priority… your escape !
The Laser Game Evolution Niort can accommodate from 6 to 30 players at the same time in 3 different labyrinths (modular game surface).
Unmixed groups for more user-friendliness and security.
Possibility to book outside opening hours for groups of 10 or more players.
For groups of less than 6 people, please contact us !!
The Laser Game Evolution is a shooting game where several players compete, in a dark labyrinth individual or team, to score a maximum of points.
Since you will not be mixed with other players you do not know, you will need to book your slots !
The participants, divided into teams, compete with laser weapons in a labyrinth space plunged into darkness. Parties of 20 minutes or 45 minutes.
Friendly and warm atmosphere assured !
On reservation minimum 6 person at 05 49 080 880
closed monday
Tuesday 17h-00h
Wednesday 14h-00h
Thursday 17h-00h
Friday 17h-00h
Saturday 14h-01h
Sunday 14h-20h
Quick tip : Put on sneakers and wear dark clothes to maximize your discretion and movement in our labyrinths !
Monday: 02:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday: 02:00 PM – 00:00 AM
Wednesday: 02:00 PM – 00:00 AM
Thursday: 02:00 PM – 00:00 AM
Friday: 02:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Saturday: 02:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Sunday: 02:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Beware of Departure !!!
2h30 travel aboard the time machine. From Mortagne s / Sevre aux Herbiers and back. Extraordinary walk of 22 km to the rhythm of the Tourist Train at Steam. At 30 km / h, let yourself be rocked and enjoy the 3 valleys crossed on beautiful viaducts.
A privileged traveler of the Grands Express, including the famous Orient Express which circulated from 1883 !!!
Who has not dreamed of being one of those privileged travelers of these luxury trains whose name symbolizes both the change of scenery, romance, adventure and mystery.
These authentic dining cars of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, which have traveled across Europe and beyond, with the most prestigious trains such as the Nord Express, the Flèche d'Or, or the Alrberg Orient Express where circulated the car restaurant # 4216. These cars will plunge you for lunch, in the mythical art of living of the Great European Express, thanks to their sumptuous decorations and a refined atmosphere.
In the heart of a lush forest with a rich and fascinating past, Le Refuge de Grasla invites you to visit its village following its interpretive trail.
Unique multigenerational family recreation park :
Enigma course, tablet survey trail, discovery trail in the forest, castle tours, "small" courses, inflatable games and games of skill…
Whatever your age, you will find the adventure that suits you.
From dinosaurs to today, come and learn history while having fun !
Escape Game
Immersed in one of the scenarios, you have 60 minutes to look for the clues, solve the original puzzles and regain your freedom.
Team spirit, reflection and cooperation will be your best assets to meet this challenge of which you are the heroes.
Accessible by all, form a team of 2 to 6 people with friends, families and colleagues.
Come live a unique experience, "Race against the clock" !
For the first time in the Vendée, children will be able to do as adults.
The Race Against the Watch offers a story for the youngest, from 6 to 10 years old.
They will enjoy a room specially designed for them.
You will also be able to come and play as a family in this room, for a recreational experience that will appeal to team spirit, listening and the sense of effort.
In a wooded area, explore the fascinating world of bees and honey making.
Escape, if you can, is a life-size escape game.
3 missions to choose
A team of 3 to 6 people is trapped in a room.
She has to exchange her ideas to solve puzzles, defeat traps and escape.
But be careful, time is running out ! You have 60 minutes… not one more !
With exceptional scenery and original scenarios you will be in total immersion, immersed in the skin of your character.
Everyone can participate. No need to be an actor, or to master the Russian accent !
The game is accessible from 16 years, and from 10 years for minors accompanied by an adult.
You will live an exciting and innovative experience in leisure. Come share this good time with family, friends or colleagues.
Our priority… your escape !
The biggest nautical base of Vendée
Booking all year
Pontoon Vendée Globe
Welcome to an unimaginable world ! You will dive into the fun, fantastic and magical atmosphere of Futuroscope.
Thrilling adventures, extreme sensations, live shows, amazing trips, magical nightlife, captivating attractions…
Compose your course, according to your desires, in the most surprising parks !
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 09:30 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Wednesday: 09:30 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Thursday: 09:30 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:15 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 12:15 AM
Sunday: Fermé
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 06:15 PM
Thursday: 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 06:15 PM
Friday: 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday: Fermé
The "reception" committee reconducts the summer welcoming of Sunday at 11 : 00.
New in 2017 : tickets for the Natur'Zoo at smart prices for sale at the Office.
Tickets for the park of Puy du Fou… Contact us. We have "pro" online access to the ticketing area.
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
Monday: 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 01:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday: Fermé
Grilling pieces, beef sausages, minced meat, ground beef
Vacuum pack
1st choice 12.50 € / kg - Bulk 10.00 € / kg
Think about it for your barbecues !
Vegetables (leeks, potatoes, peas, carrots), flour (spelled, wheat, rye), eggs
Open from Monday to Saturday
Anne roustan
Such. + 33 2 51 51 26 78
Such. + 33 6 31 90 98 97
Hours :
From Wednesday to Saturday 5 pm to 8 pm
Alpine Specialties
Cheese and cured meat
In season, from June to September
From Monday to Friday
9am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 7pm
Saturday
9am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm
Sunday
Closed
Farm sale
Tuesday 5 : 30 pm> 7 : 30 pm
Saturday 10 : 30 am> 12 : 30 pm
Order of vegetable baskets :
Near you, from here !
Getting closer to the consumer has always been a priority. This is how the Vergers de Vendée was born, which is the brand of the Gazeau group. Vergers stores in Vendée offer a wide choice of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, organic products and many other regional products
Products :
Apples and apples to pick
Fruits and vegetables
Dried fruits, cheeses, charcuterie, terrine
Drinks (apple juice and other fruits)
compotes
Hours at the store :
Monday> Saturday : 9h> 12h30 / 14h30> 18h30
Sunday (May> October) : 9h> 12h30
Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Sunday: Fermé
Package of 5 kg
Monday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Saturday: 08:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Sunday: Fermé
Monday : 08.45 to 19.30
Tuesday : 08.45 to 19.30
Wednesday : 08.45 to 19.30
Thursday : 08.45 to 19.30
Friday : 08h45 to 20h
Saturday : 08.45 to 19.30
Sunday : 09 : 15 to 12 : 30
Monday : 08.45 - 19.30
Tuesday : 08.45 - 19.30
Wednesday : 08.45 - 19.30
Thursday : 08.45 - 19.30
Friday : 08.45 - 19.30
Saturday : 08.45 - 19.30
Sunday : 09 : 00-12 : 30
Teas and accessories
Gifts and souvenirs
Local products
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
A market of local producers gathered on the same premises
Seasonal and quality products live
Come and enjoy them!
Beef and veal
Pork meat
Poultry and terrines
cheese
eggs
Vegetables
Wine and beer
Apple juice
Honey
From the choice of ingredients to the production, special attention is paid to our chocolates, made in the workshop by Christophe and Sophie, chocolate artisans.
For Pure Origin tablets, for example, four of the best types of cocoa from different origins were selected for their quality and typical characteristics.
Artisanal production : all our chocolates are guaranteed without added preservatives.
To ensure their freshness and flavor, the dates of consumption are short.
Find our fine chocolates, chocolates in tablets, truffles, orangettes and other sweets in our workshop at Foussais-Payré.
From the choice of ingredients to the production, special attention is given to our biscuits.
Artisanal production : all our cookies are guaranteed without added preservatives.
Find meringues, cookies, coconut / choco rocks, macaroons and other delicacies in our workshop at Foussais-Payré.
The pastries are guided by the seasonal products and the inspiration of Christophe and Sophie, pastry craftsmen.
Artisanal production : all our pastries are guaranteed without added preservatives.
Find our eclairs, crumbles, desserts and other tarts in our workshop in Foussais-Payré from Wednesday to Saturday during the summer and from Friday to Saturday the rest of the year.
We offer occasional courses for the general public in some of the historic places of the Vendée
All year round on Wednesday morning
In season from June to September
Nathalie and Denis Lemire
Productions of the farm :
Goat cheeses made from raw milk with a ladle : Fresh natural or herbed pallets (10 different flavors) Buches Pyramides Ripened cheeses
The farm has 180 Alpine goats, it is located in the heart of the Vendée bocage halfway between Fontenay-le-Comte and La Chataigneraie (South-East of the department).
Sale at the farm
Opening : Friday afternoon from 2 pm to 7.30 pm Saturday morning from 10 am to 12.30 pm
How to visit the farm : During our opening hours. You can also contact us to arrange an appointment where we will be available for a short visit.
The shop on the farm is open all year on Friday from 17 : 30 to 19 : 30
Come and discover our organic vegetables and choose what you like from some of the local producers' products.
Present on the Foussais-Payré market on Wednesday morning from 9am
Here are the products offered :
Throughout the year, we offer grouped orders of different organic products :
We also inform you of the dates of sale on the farm of our neighbors breeders poultry (Benoit Aubineau) and cattle (Pierre Chaigneau & Elisabeth Davy),.
The more we will make the effort to consume local and the more we will feel responsible.
It is important to support and feed the organic and local network in order to keep a link, a proximity with the producers and breeders of the region.
Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
In season from June to September
Farm sale
Tuesday 5 pm> 7 pm
Saturday 10h> 12h30
Deposit :
Flours, oils, terrines
At the Mouilleron-en-Pareds market (village center)
Friday 9 : 30 am> 12 : 30 pm
Sale on the farm on Saturday 14h> 19h
Other days by appointment
Contact Elisabeth and Pierre Chaigneau
All year round on Saturday morning
Sale at the store
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8h> 13h/ 16h> 19h
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 8h> 13h
Sale at Les Halles market in La Roche-sur-Yon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8h> 13h
Products :
Fresh fruit / fresh vegetables
Self-service dairy products and cuts
Bulk vegetables in bulk or packaged
Flours, breads, pastries, meat…
Tea, herbal teas, biscuits, oils…
Others products
Tuesday> Thursday 10h> 13h/ 15h> 19h
Friday 10h> 19h
Saturday 10 am> 6.30 pm
Closed on Mondays
All year round on Tuesday morning
Our family estate is located in the heart of the Vendée Bocage. The vineyard of 30 hectares is distributed on the slopes of the Lay in Chantonnay.
In addition to a diversity of soils, we enjoy an oceanic climate and a privileged sunshine.
Our wines have other ambition than to reflect our terroirs, our grape varieties and the work of men. They are the result of manual work and vineyards cultivated with respect for the environment.
Geographic location
The estate is located in the heart of the Vendée near the Atlantic Ocean. The vineyard, under oceanic influence, enjoys the highest temperatures in the Loire Valley.
Its main originality is the diversity of terroirs linked to fragmentation (Fiefs). There are four of them on the highest Lay de Vendée slopes, which contribute to the complexity of our wines.
Direct sale
From March to December :
Monday to Friday : 14h30-18h
Saturday : 9h-12h30 / 14h30-19h
In January and February :
Saturday 9h-12h30 / 14h30-19h
And weekdays, only by appointment.
Located in the Vendée grove, in the heart of the family farm, La Brasserie - La Muette Farm produces, according to the traditional method, beers on lees from malts, hops, yeasts and water. No additives or preservatives, our beers are neither filtered nor pasteurized.
Since June 2014, the brewery has taken place in the barn of the farm.
Would you like to visit our brewery and find out more about the manufacturing steps of our products ?
Contact us. We organize brewery tours during open houses 2-4 times a year.
The musse
White, Blonde, Bocage, Milk Stout, Triple Hops
Brewed beers, exclusively distributed in the cellars, bar and restaurants
Single hop
Centennial, Mandarina bavaria, Mistral, Azacca, Waimea, Citra, Summer, Vic Secret, Comet, El dorado
Tasting beer to get to know hops : brewed in limited quantities each month with a different hops
Single barrel
Cognac, Bourbon, Whiskey, Rum
Beers aged in oak barrels
Friday : 17h to 20h
Saturday : 5 pm to 8 pm
A family, a passion…
… a know-how, a signature
The history of the Vignoble dates back to the Gallo-Roman period. The clay-limestone hill on which our vines are planted was once an island. By visiting our Domaine, you will notice that from the cellar, one benefits from an exceptional point of view on the whole marsh poitevin, formerly covered by the sea.
The Mercier family has been dedicated to the wine-growing tradition since 1890. The development of the Domaine is closely linked to the activity of the Winegrower for whom family know-how is universally recognized.
Monday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 09:30 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
Closed on Mondays
Opening :
Monday : 15h to 19h
Tuesday, Thursday Friday Saturday : 9.30-12.30 14h30-19h
Wednesday : Closed
Christine Charpentier craftsman and fashion designer for more than 25 years
Unique, colorful collections :
Clothing, bags, jewelery, belts, accessories…
Boutique workshop open seasonally from June to September
Monday to Sunday from 11h to 13h and from 15h to 19h
Closed on Saturday morning
Specific projects on estimate
Gold Hand Trophy 2015 Pays-de-la-Loire
With an experience of 20 years in the occasion, the store Véti-Troc offers :
Good discovery !
Ready-to-wear women, accessories and jewelry
Creator of beautiful memories
Think of it for your holidays !
On appointment
Open all year
A small structure that welcomes 8 to 10 dogs
Environmentally and socially responsible products
Creation :
Creation of clothing
Creating gift accessories for your customers
Realization on request
Recycling :
Collection of tarpaulins and fabrics
Cleaning, cutting and processing
Upgrading work clothes
For Sale :
Shop
Deposit sale
Subcontracting
Gift shop
Children, fashion, deco, jewelry
Tuesday to Friday : 9 am-12.30pm and 2 pm-7pm
Saturday : 10 am - 7 pm
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Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 08:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday: Fermé
Monday: 08:45 AM – 07:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:45 AM – 07:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:45 AM – 07:30 PM
Thursday: 08:45 AM – 07:30 PM
Friday: 08:45 AM – 08:00 PM
Saturday: 08:45 AM – 07:30 PM
Sunday: 09:15 AM – 12:30 AM
Monday: Open 24 hours a day
Tuesday: Open 24 hours a day
Wednesday: Open 24 hours a day
Thursday: Open 24 hours a day
Friday: Open 24 hours a day
Saturday: Open 24 hours a day
Sunday: Open 24 hours a day
Opening hours counter :
Monday to Thursday : 10h10 to 12h30 and 14h to 19h
Friday and Christmas Eve : from 10 : 10 to 12 : 45 and from 14h to 18h
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays : Closed
Schedule
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday from 05 : 40 to 21 : 50
Friday from 05 : 40 to 23 : 00
Sunday from 07 : 50 to 22 : 50
Holiday schedules
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday from 07 : 50 to 22 : 50
Monday: Open 24 hours a day
Tuesday: Open 24 hours a day
Wednesday: Open 24 hours a day
Thursday: Open 24 hours a day
Friday: Open 24 hours a day
Saturday: Open 24 hours a day
Sunday: Open 24 hours a day
Located in the heart of the "small town of character", near the Romanesque church of the 12th century, the restaurant proposes traditional specialties varied from the traditional cuisine and made from products of the Vendée terroir.
The chef offers a menu that varies depending on the market, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
This in an atypical setting… Eat under the stars in the middle of a park…
Open every evening from 19h
Adult menu from 35 €
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Saturday: 07:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Monday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 AM – 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Private beach on the dam of Mervent near the nautical base.
Billiards, table football, pedal boat rental.
Many theme nights
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: Fermé
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Booking is recommended
A restaurant with authentic charm for your lunches
La Grange à Jeanne restaurant in Fontenay-le-Comte is open from Thursday to Monday from 12h to 14h and from 19h to 21h.
La Grange à Jeanne serves up a sophisticated, traditional and artisan cuisine.
You can discover their specialties, all homemade !
The menu is made from local, fresh and seasonal products
Everything is done by hand, which brings a pledge of quality and gourmet flavors during your dinners and lunches.
Warm atmosphere and authentic setting.
Spoken language : French / English
Monday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 07:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Come and have lunch and dinner in an eighteenth century setting with exposed beams and stone walls in a warm, friendly and family atmosphere.
The chef offers you his appetizing French and traditional homemade cuisine and fresh produce.
The "ateapick" team welcomes you to a new concept located in the activity area of Saint Medards in Fontenay-le-Comte.
This one will seduce you with its warm atmosphere, "vintage & industrial".
Bar area over 10 beers on tap
Open Tuesday to Saturday
Tuesday and Wednesday : 16h> 20h
Thursday : 16h> 22h
Friday and Saturday : 11 : 30> 23 : 30
Open Thursday to Saturday
Thursday : evening service
Friday and Saturday : lunch and dinner
Paul and Karen welcome you to the Café Cour du Miracle, a charming English cafe and restaurant located in the heart of the historic and tourist village of Vouvant, near the old tower of the legendary fairy Mélusine.
Our menu evolves in harmony with the seasons and includes quiches, omelettes, sandwiches and salads in summer, and soups, pies, lasagna, chili con carne and curry to keep you warm in the winter. There is something for everyone.
On Friday evenings, we offer a two or three course menu to choose from entrees, our main courses and specially prepared home-made desserts.
We offer a variety of traditional English cakes available all year including sponge cakes, carrot cakes and chocolate cakes and much more.
We have a collection of English teas, coffee and a whole range of infusions as well as a fine selection of wines, beers and spirits.
Our beers include Leffe Blonde, Leffe Ruby, Karlsbrau and Guinness and we also serve bottled Bombardier Amber Beer, Magners Cider and locally produced Melusine Beer.
In the courtyard of the miracle, discover the legend of the cherry tree…
Join us at the Café for a beer, a cup of tea, a coffee, or maybe even a glass of wine.
We are always happy to welcome you !
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: Fermé
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
A variety of products :
* breads made by our baker
* homemade pastry
* chocolates and frozen desserts
Our strengths :
* the chopstick
* iced plate : florentine
Monday: 07:00 AM – 08:30 PM
Tuesday: Fermé
Wednesday: 07:00 AM – 08:30 PM
Thursday: 07:00 AM – 08:30 PM
Friday: 07:00 AM – 08:30 PM
Saturday: 07:15 AM – 08:00 PM
Sunday: 07:15 AM – 08:00 PM
On order, creative cakes for all occasions : Baptism, birthday, communion, wedding, family celebrations…
Located in the township of Châtaigneraie, Gat… oh ! Will be happy to give shape to your ideas, to satisfy you.
Monday: Fermé
Tuesday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Wednesday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Thursday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Friday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Saturday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
Sunday: 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM
The company 3V1T (Meat-Wine-Poultry-Traiteur Deshoux) specializes in home delivery to individuals, communities (marpa, ehpad, …).
Catering, Brewery, equipment rental (refrigerated vehicle, plancha, fryer).
We source from local producers or local "wholesalers".
Rates and booking contact us
Consult our catalog of products catering, appetizer, salami, salad, meats, cheese, bakery, pastry…
On command
We put at your disposal our know-how to organize all kinds of events such as weddings, banquets, receptions, business conventions and birthdays.
Caterer for 5 generations, Traiteur Rivasseau is located in Mervent in Vendée (85).
As each event is different, we create on request all sorts of small appetizers, dishes…
We offer you to deliver at home or at your office your meals & meal trays.
We produce dishes for your cocktails, lunch, family reunion, country buffet, congress, works council.
Our team of culinary arts professionals combine their talents with respect for tradition and creativity.
The products are selected according to a rigorous method of selection, according to their freshness and their quality, to be then worked with all the know-how of the team of Traiteur Rivasseau.
Contact us for details.
Established on the country of the Châtaigneraie for more than 15 years, in a 250 m² laboratory,
Emmanuel and Christine Fauconnier and their team will accompany you for all your reception projects.
Weddings - Buffets - Family meals - Community meals - Company meals…
Caterer
Wedding, reception, banquet
Meal boxes
Communities
Rates and booking consult us :
Monday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM – 12:30 AM, 02:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Sunday: Fermé
The inventory at the end of the stay is at 9.45 am.
The departure time is fixed at 10am (except short stays), so we have time to prepare the lodging for the next arrival.
Please let us know in case of early departure.
End of stay cleaning is included in the rental.
If you wish, you can leave a notice following your stay at the gites.
Welcome to La Bréjolière Gîtes. We wish you a pleasant stay and are at your disposal if you have any questions.
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