| Sight Seeing in Vendee |
| SWIMMING PLACES |
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| There is a public swimming pool with a Cafe/Bar 15-20 minutes drive away just outside La Chataignerie open 2.00-7.00pm during the season, Lifeguard attended. |
La Plage De Chassonon is a swimming beach with cafe/bar on the river Mervant near Fontenay Le Comte approx 35 minutes drive. Open throughout the season. Lifeguard attended. |
The unspoilt Atlantic beaches of La Tranche Sur Mer and Les Sables-d'Olonne are within an hours drive. Here you will find miles of beautiful golden sand and very elegant resorts with superb fish restaurants. |
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| A FEW SPECIAL VENDEE PLACES |
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The Marais Poitevin
Overhanging trees line this idyllic canal system.
Visitors can hire boats to weave leisurely through the waterways, or can hire their own personal boatman.
Visit Coulon the capital of the "Venise Verte" one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Enjoy a superb lunch in one of the riverside restaurants and then hire a "barque" avec boatman for a trip through the canals. |
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Mervant-Vouvant
Swimming, canoeing, fishing, cycling and walking are all available in the stunning Mervant-Vouvant, a 500 hectare forest of lakes, rivers and woodland.
Just a 20 minute drive away. |
Maillezais
Visit historic Maillezais Abbey twinned with Glastonbury Abbey. A dazzling example of Romanesque architecture.
Occasional concerts and Sonne et Lumiere are held at certain times of the year.
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| PUYDU FOU |
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| A whole day will hardly be enough to take in all the entertainment on offer at this impeccably organised "historical theme park" 10 km north east of Les Herbiers within easy reach of La Caillere et St Hilaire. There is too much to see and do to list here. Visit their website www.puydufou.com/uk (english version). |
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| FUTUROSCOPE LE PARC |
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Multimedia Theme Park with a twist..
Hard to describe, best to look at the web site for details:
Futuroscope is open every day between 4/02 and 31/12 from
10.00 a.m. to nightfall, when the new Evening Show brings the
day to a close with a flourish.
For details on Futuroscope opening times and the Evening Show
start time, see the information section at futuroscope.com.
Want to visit Futuroscope your way? Pick up a copy of the
'Visitor's map' with the attraction times for the day of your visit
and follow an itinerary that suits you. |
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| LOCAL TOWNS |
Chantonnay
The nearest large town to La Caillere. This Market town is known as the gateway to the bocage. There is a fish market and a large Hyper U supermarche. There are three large lakes nearby offering boating, sunbathing, fishing and waterside walks. |
Fontenay Le Comte
With it's restaurants, shops, markets and museum, this former capital of the Vendee is well worth a visit. |
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