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Luçon is ideally located to take advantage of all the attractions of the Vendée: the seaside resorts are less than 25 minutes away, the Marais Poitevin is a few kilometers away, it's perfect! But Luçon is also rich in heritage on site: It is a great ecclesiastical city, since 1317, an essential religious city for lovers of art and architectural and religious heritage. To discover: The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral and its solemn cloister, the chapels: The Sainte-Thérèse Chapel (and its interior wooden vaults), The Ursulines Chapel (with its painted wooden ceiling), The Chapel of the Carmel de Luçon… To discover these marvels, take advantage of a heritage walking tour, to be followed in the town with signs (information from the Tourist Office).
• Admire the pretty and very original Luçon water tower! Classified as a historical monument, its shape is quite unique.
• Stroll through the Jardin Dumaine, a very beautiful park in which to spend a lovely afternoon, children will find a playground and a fountain with ducks.
• On the outskirts of the town, bird watchers and those who enjoy nature walks will enjoy going to the Plan d'Eau des Guifettes, 42 hectares for fishing.
• Discover the Canal de Luçon, a canal that runs to the ocean to reach Aiguillon-sur-Mer. All along, a white path that can be traveled by bike, for a pleasant sporty afternoon.
• To the west of Luçon, go for a walk in the Parc floral de la Court d'Aron, a botanical garden which offers a trip to the 5 continents, with plants from all over the world, organized by tables.
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Luçon is ideally located to take advantage of all the attractions of the Vendée: the seaside resorts are less than 25 minutes away, the Marais Poitevin is a few kilometers away, it's perfect! But Luçon is also rich in heritage on site: It is a great ecclesiastical city, since 1317, an essential religious city for lovers of art and architectural and religious heritage. To discover: The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral and its solemn cloister, the chapels: The Sainte-Thérèse Chapel (and its interior wooden vaults), The Ursulines Chapel (with its painted wooden ceiling), The Chapel of the Carmel de Luçon… To discover these marvels, take advantage of a heritage walking tour, to be followed in the town with signs (information from the Tourist Office).
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