Typical Vendée Christmas gifts

Are you looking for gift ideas from the Vendée? This region offers you many options to please your loved ones: exceptional local crafts; renowned gastronomic products, between land and sea; and unusual activities, such as in the Parc du Puy du Fou. We offer you a selection of Christmas gifts, typical of the Vendée.

A gift of local craftsmanship

The Vendée is an authentic region, with craftsmanship deeply rooted in the culture of this land of character. Choose designer boutiques or local workshops to wrap your gifts. Artisans are delighted to offer their creations based on traditional know-how at Christmas markets or in village centers, such as the pottery of Nesmy or the Atelier d'Art du Port. A handmade soap also makes a real impact, so visit the Savonnerie des Collines or the Namitiis soap factory to choose your favorite.

A typical Vendée gift: salt

Salt is considered white gold. On the island of Noirmoutier, as on the Côte de Lumière, it is part of the ancestral customs of the Vendée region. The “saunier” trade is an ancient one, which continues today and still has a bright future ahead of it. Originating in the salt marshes between land and sea, it adds a delicate touch to any dish. In the form of coarse salt, fine salt or fleur de sel, spiced or plain, it's an exceptional product, which you can include in a gift basket or gift box from the Coopérative de sel de Noirmoutier-en-l'Île boutique.

A bottle of typical Vendée aperitif or spirits

If you want to share original flavors with your friends, choose a few precious 100% Vendée bottles for them. Their recipes come from traditional know-how. Their scents are delicate and sometimes exotic. Troussepinette, Chouanette, Chouans liqueur, Kamok, there is something for everyone. You will not fail to surprise your loved ones with these authentic beverages.

A sweet treat

Brioche vendéenne, gâche, fouasse, betchet, fion... there's no shortage of sweet treats to satisfy every sweet palate. Christmas festivities are a good opportunity to offer little delights to slip under the tree and enjoy on the morning of the 25th! Maison le Barillec will surprise you with its sweet nuggets, as will Brioche Fonteneau with its soft, gourmet viennoiseries.

A bottle of Vendée beer or wine

Here's an essential holiday gift to slip under the tree! White, red, rosé, blonde, white or amber, it's sure to delight the lucky recipient, who will be able to enjoy a typical Vendée product. Choose your beer from Brasserie la Loüv, or your wine from Domaine de la Vrignaie or La Petite Robe, and surprise your guests!

An exceptional stay in the Vendée

Get away for a weekend, spend a restful night in the beautiful Vendée countryside or wake up to a breathtaking ocean view! Here's a gift that's sure to make an impact! There are many establishments in the Vendée offering gift vouchers, ideal for pampering your loved ones with a dream stay on the date of their choice. Our favorite is without a doubt the Domaine du Boisniard, a sumptuous 5-star château and manor house with a wellness area nestled in an unspoilt natural setting.

We hope to have given you some good ideas to please your loved ones and we wish you happy holidays.

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