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Visit Mervent with the LegendR app

Visit Mervent with the LegendR app
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Mervent

The origin of its name is still debated today. Some say that Mervent is the contraction of the rivers that cross the village: the Mother and the Wind, while others rather opt for a Celtic origin: ...

Bike ride and discovery tour between Talmont-St-Hilaire and Jard-sur-mer

Bike ride and discovery tour between Talmont-S ...
  • Rest and relaxation
  • Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Try the cycle route between Talmont-Saint-Hilaire and Jard-sur-Mer, an unmissable way to explore the Vendée’s heritage. This route, which is less than 30 km long and dotted with historical and ...

Sunset over Pointe du Payré

Sunset over Pointe du Payré
  • Rest and relaxation
  • Jard-sur-Mer

We discovered an unforgettable walk in the Vendée region: the Pointe du Payré, the first remarkable site in this area. Nestled between forests and cliffs, this spot offers breathtaking scenery ...

Visit Vouvant and his legend of Mélusine

Visit Vouvant and his legend of Mélusine
  • Weekend & Holidays
  • Vouvant

During your stay in the east of the Vendée, take a detour to Vouvant. This picturesque village is doubly labeled for its beauty and the richness of its heritage. Both classified among the “Most ...

The best things to see in Fontenay-le-Comte

The best things to see in Fontenay-le-Comte
  • Weekend & Holidays
  • Fontenay-le-Comte

Baptized by François Ier of " Fountain where the great spirits spring up ", the city of Fontenay-le-Comte bears witness to the golden age of the Renaissance in Vendée. It is therefore not for ...

Stroll in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and along the Vendée Corniche

Stroll in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and along the  ...
  • Weekend & Holidays
  • Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez

Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is one of the largest seaside resorts on the Côte de Lumière. It is the longest frontage on the Atlantic, with many beaches and a very pleasant ledge for the ride. It is ...

Take a stroll in La Faute-sur-Mer and on the Pointe d’Arçay

Take a stroll in La Faute-sur-Mer and on the P ...
  • Weekend & Holidays
  • La Faute-sur-Mer

We discovered La Faute-sur-Mer, a wild gem in the Vendée region, nestled between the ocean and unspoiled nature. Between walks on the beaches of Pointe d’Arçay, exploring nature reserves, or ...

What to do in autumn in Vendée

What to do in autumn in Vendée
  • Weekend & Holidays
  • Bouin

Autumn is a very pleasant season to visit the Vendée. Are you wondering what you are going to do to take advantage of this balmy season? The Guide de la Vendée takes you on a stroll through the ...

The seaside resorts of Vendée

The seaside resorts of Vendée
  • Rest and relaxation
  • Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

We explored the most beautiful seaside resorts in Vendée, a preserved Atlantic coastline dotted with family beaches and surf spots. From Saint-Jean-de-Monts to La Tranche-sur-Mer and Les ...

What to do with children in Vendée?

What to do with children in Vendée?
  • Family Time
  • Les Sables-d'Olonne

Wondering how to keep the whole family entertained during your vacation in Vendée? We've found plenty of ideas for outings and activities to do with the kids. Sports to get active, leisure areas ...

The wines and spirits of the Vendée

The wines and spirits of the Vendée
  • Food Lovers

The Vendée offers terroirs between land and sea and authentic traditions. It promises you pleasant aperitif, oenological and digestive discoveries. On the Vendée Wine Route, you will cross its ...

Cycling in Vendée: cycle paths, greenways and walks

Cycling in Vendée: cycle paths, greenways and  ...
  • Sport
  • Bretignolles-sur-Mer

The Vendée region boasts nearly 1,800 km of cycle paths, including the famous Vélodyssée with its coastal landscapes and salt marshes. With a variety of rides for all levels on greenways or ...

our favourite

Aquarium de Vendée

in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Aquarium de Vendée