Press Pack Vendée, best addresses

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www.vendee-tourism.co.uk WHERE IS THE VENDÉE ? The Vendée is an area of Western France which lies on the Atlantic Coast, south of the Loire, between the cities of Nantes and La Rochelle. It is about 600 km from the UK. BY ROAD VIA FERRY/TUNNEL (ABOUT 7 HOURS) : 2 autoroutes (A83 et A87) 424 km from Paris 803 km from London 1 468 km from Berlin 735 km from Bruxelles

BY RAIL (ABOUT 6 HOURS) : Closest TGV stations : La Roche-sur-Yon, Les Sables d'Olonne, Nantes, Niort, La Rochelle. Stations SNCF in connections : Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Challans, Luçon, Montaigu. Schedule on : www.oui.sncf

BY AIR (ABOUT 1 HOUR) : 2 airports : la Rochelle - Ile de Ré and Nantes - Atlantique 1 aerodrome : les Ajoncs in La Roche-sur-Yon. Spain : Barcelona (Vueling) Direct flights from Nantes-Atlantique : Madrid (Iberia) In France Portugal : Lille (Hop ! Air France; easyJet) Lisbonne (TAP Air Portugal ; Transavia ; easyJet) Paris Orly et Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle (Air France) Porto (easyJet ;Transavia ; ASL Airlines) Strasbourg (Hop ! Air France; Volotea) Lyon (Hop ! Air France ; easyJet) All destinations and schedule on : Bordeaux (Chalair Aviation) www.nantes.aeroport.fr Marseille (Hop ! Air France) Direct flights from La Rochelle-Ile de Ré : In Europe In France Irlande : Paris Orly (Hop ! Air France) Lyon (Hop ! Air France) Dublin (Ryanair ; Aer Lingus) Great-Britain : In Europe LondonGatwick, Londres Heathrow et Londres Luton (easyJet ; British Airways) Ireland : Manchester (Flybe) Dublin (Ryanair) Netherlands : Great-Britain : Amsterdam (KLM Royal Dutch Airline) London Gatwick et Londres Stansted (easyJet et Ryanair) Germany : Leeds (Jet 2) Berlin (Transavia), Munich (Lufthansa) Belgium : Belgium : Bruxelles (Ryanair) Bruxelles (Brussels Airlines) Switzerland : Switzerland : Genevia (easyJet) Genève (easyJet) Italy : Portugal : Roma (Vueling ; Transavia) Porto (Ryanair) Milan (Air France ; easyJet) All destinations and schedule on : www.larochelle.aeroport.fr Created February 2018. Brochure produced by Vendée Expansion - 33 rue de l’Atlantique - CS 80206 - 85005 LA ROCHE SUR YON Cedex - Tel. 02 51 44 90 00 – Fax 02 51 62 36 73 - Public-private partnership (SAEM) with share capital of €3,037,045 - RCS La Roche sur Yon 546 650 169B - Registration N°: IM085130001 - [email protected] - www.vendeetourisme.com. All rights reserved, trademark, reproduction is prohibited. While the utmost care has been taken in creating this document, it may contain printing errors for which Vendée Expansion may not be held responsible. This document is not legally binding. Publishing Director: Eric GUILLOUX Intellectual Property Vendée Expansion holds the rights to all the intellectual property relating to "Press Pack - Remarkable B&Bs in Vendée 2017" belonging to it or to which it owns the related user rights. 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Village La Pomme de Pin ©Simon Bourcier/OT du Pays de Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Le Petit Château des Cèdres - Mouchamps, Le Mas des Roches - Saint Paul en Pareds, L’Un et l’Hôte - Saint Laurent sur Sèvre, Moulin Pont Vieux - Mortagne sur Sèvre, Le Relais de Chasse - Saint Hilaire de Loulay, Le Château de la Flocellière - Laurent Rose, La Boisnière - Mouilleron en Pareds, L’Orcelière - Aizenay, B&B Ker Gigou - Ile d’Yeu, Les Villas du Port - Ile d’Yeu, La Belle Etoile - Saint Jean de Monts, La Petite Chatelaine - Saint Hilaire de Riez, Dom’ Sweet Home - Le Fenouiller, Le Manoir de l’Eolière - Landevieille, Le Logis de la Vénerie - Olonne sur Mer, Les Fermes de Terre Neuve - Ile d’Olonne, Villa Les Grenadines - Les Sables d’Olonne, La Marienne - Benet, Beaux Esprits - Fontenay le Comte, Le Gazeau - Sallertaine, L’Atelier du bord de Mer - Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Le Loft - Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, La Ferme du Marais Girard - Brétignolles sur Mer, Le Valparaiso - Les Sables d’Olonne, Couleurs Matin - Les Sables d’Olonne, Derrière la porte - La Ferrière, Chez Grand -mère – Mallièvre, La Providence – Vouvant, La Soleane - Ile de Noirmoutier, Le Chromatic -Grosbreuil, OPrieur - Nieul le Dolent, Les Clés du Chant - Saint Prouant, Inter-hotel Port la Vie - Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Hôtel Vent d’Eden Park - Saint Hilaire de Riez, La Maison Moizeau - Noirmoutier, Général d’Elbée - Valéry Joncheray/Vendée Expansion, Château Boisniard – Chambretaud, Best Western Omnubo - Saint Mars la Réorthe, Domaine La Chabotterie – Montréverd, Terragora Lodges - Les Epesses, Hôtel Atlantic Thalasso & Spa Valdys Saint Jean de Monts, Côte Ouest Hôtel - Les Sables d’Olonne, Spa Atlantic hôtel - Les Sables d’Olonne, Résidence Belle Plage - La Tranche sur Mer, Domaine Oyat - Le Fenouiller, Yelloh ! Village Pin Parasol - La Chapelle Hermier, La Guyonnière - Saint Julien des Landes, Campilô - Aubigny, Les Genêts - Saint Jean de Monts, Sunêlia La Loubine - Olonne sur Mer, Le Colombier - Saint Martin Lars en Sainte Hermine, La Pège - Saint Hilaire de Riez, La Dune des Sables - Les Sables d’Olonne, La Siesta - La Faute sur Mer, Les Biches - Saint Hilaire de Riez, Yelloh ! Village La Pomme de Pin - Saint Hilaire de Riez, Yelloh ! Village Le Chaponnet - Brem sur Mer, La Brétèche - Les Epesses, Le Grand Déf - Saint Julien des Landes, Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, O’Gliss Park et Indian Forest - Moutiers les Mauxfaits, Musée hôpital blockhaus - Les Sables d’Olonne, Musée Clemenceau - Mouilleron Saint Germain, Le Cairn - Valéry Joncheray, Labyrinthes en délire - Talmont Saint Hilaire, Le Château des Aventuriers – Avrillé, Le Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur, Le Refuge de Grasla - Les Brouzils, Maison de la Rivière - Matthieu Gastinois, Château de Terre Neuve - Fontenay le Comte, Centre Minier de Faymoreau. 2 HIGHLIGHTS

A DYNAMIC TOURISM ECONOMY: Tourism is a top-tier component of the Vendée economy; The first tourism département in France on the Atlantic seaboard with more than 35 million nights booked for tourism; 5 million tourists welcomed each year; 85% are French clients (Western France, Paris region...); 15% are international clients (from Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany...); Reception capacity of 820,000 beds; Average trip duration is 10,5 days; The tourist season now lasts seven months from April to October, with nearly 92% of nights booked; A strong trend towards year-round attraction.

A DIVERSE, HIGH-QUALITY TOURISM OFFERING: A diverse, high-quality accommodation offering; 250 km of coastlines with 80% protection, 140 km of fine sandy beaches; An unexpected variety of landscapes including dunes and forests, wild, rocky coastlines, bocages and wetlands; Over 100 natural, protected areas covering more than 2,600 hectares; 2 islands (Yeu and Noirmoutier), 18 seaside resorts and 17 marinas whose 5 are full water marinas (7,033 spaces); 2 convention centres, 2 thalassotherapy centres, 8 golf courses whose 5 18-hole golf courses; Over 1,800 km of cycling tracks (1,150 km of regional cycling tracks); A vast range of water activities for every season; Fine cuisine takes centre stage with 7 Michelin-starred restaurants; Nearly 3000 events held every year; World-famous events: Vendée Globe, Tour de France; Over 300 sites to visit or for leisure activities; A unique sight-seeing venue that now welcomes over 2,2 million visitors each year: le Puy du Fou® (voted the best theme park in the world in 2014 and best attraction in the world in 2016).

3 6 THE BOCAGE VENDÉEN - Le Petit Château des Cèdres (Mouchamps) - Le Mas des Roches (Saint Paul en Pareds) - L’Un et l’hôte (Saint Laurent sur Sèvre) - Moulin Pont Vieux (Mortagne sur Sèvre) - Le Relais de chasse (Saint Hilaire de Loulay) - Le Château de la Flocellière (La Flocellière) - La Boisnière (Mouilleron en Pareds) - L’Orcelière (Aizenay)

REMARKABLE B&BS 10 FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE COAST - B&B in Ker Gigou –Sylvie Le Marignie IN VENDÉE (Ile d’Yeu) - Les Villas du Port (Ile d’Yeu) - La Belle Etoile (Saint Jean de Monts) - La Petite Châtelaine (Saint Hilaire de Riez) - Dom’Sweet Home (Le Fenouiller) - Le Manoir de l’Eolière (Landevieille) - Le Logis de La Vénerie (Olonne sur Mer) - Les Allées de Terre Neuve (L’Ile d’Olonne) - Villa Les Grenadines (Les Sables d’Olonne)

14 SOUTHERN VENDÉE & MARAIS POITEVIN - La Marienne (Benet) - Beaux Esprits (Fontenay Le Comte)

15 FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE COAST - Le Gazeau (Sallertaine) - L’Atelier du bord de mer (Saint Gilles Croix de Vie) - Le Loft (Saint Gilles Croix de Vie) - La Ferme du Marais Girard (Brétignolles sur Mer) - La Valparaiso – Entrée A (Les Sables d’Olonne) TOP SELF-CATERING - La Gloriette et la Verrière (Les Sables d’Olonne) 17 BOCAGE & SOUTHERN VENDÉE PROPERTIES FOR 2018 - Derrière La Porte (La Ferrière) - Chez Grand-mère (Mallièvre) - La Providence (Vouvant) 18 WELLNESS AND LARGE-CAPACITY PROPERTIES - La Soleane (Noirmoutier) - Le Chromatic (Grosbreuil) - OPrieur (Nieul le Dolent) - Les Clés du Chant (Saint Prouant)

20 FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE COAST - INTER-HOTEL « Port La Vie » (Saint Gilles Croix de Vie) - Hôtel Vent d'Eden Park (Saint Hilaire de Riez) - La Maison Moizeau - hôtel d’Alexandre Couillon (Noirmoutier en l’Ile) REMARKABLE HOTELS - L’Hostellerie du Général d’Elbée (Noirmoutier en l’Ile)

IN VENDÉE 22 BOCAGE & SOUTHERN VENDÉE

- Château Hôtel du Boisniard (Chambretaud) - Best Western Hôtel OMNUBO (Saint Mars La Réorthe) - Domaine de la Chabotterie (Montréverd) - Terragora Lodges (Les Epesses) 4 25

- Thalasso Saint Jean de Monts et Hôtel Atlantic Thalasso & Spa Valdys WELLNESS IN - Côte Ouest Hôtel, Thalasso et Spa MGallery (Les Sables d’Olonne) VENDÉE - Spa Atlantic hôtel (Les Sables d’Olonne) - La Résidence Belle Plage (La Tranche sur Mer)

MAJOR INVESTMENTS 28 - Camping Le Domaine Oyat*** (Le Fenouiller) - Camping Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol***** (La Chapelle Hermier) - Camping Village de la Guyonnière***** (Saint Julien des Landes) GLAMPING & UNUSUAL 29 - Camping Campilô*** (Aubigny) - Camping Les Genêts***** (Saint Jean de Monts) - Camping La Loubine**** (Olonne sur Mer)

CAMPING, IS ALL ABOUT NATURE ! 31 WHAT’S NEW IN - Camping Le Colombier**** (Saint Martin Lars en Sainte Hermine) VENDÉE CAMPING - Camping La Pège**** (Saint Hilaire de Riez) - Camping La Dune des Sables***** (Les Sables d’Olonne) - Camping La Siesta**** (La Faute sur Mer)

CAMPING, A PARADISE FOR KIDS 33 - Camping Les Biches***** (Saint Hilaire de Riez) - Camping Yelloh ! Village La Pomme de Pin**** (Saint Hilaire de Riez) - Camping Yelloh! Village Le Chaponnet *** (Brem sur Mer) - Camping La Brétèche**** (Les Epesses)

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- Le Grand Défi (Saint Julien des Landes) - Puy du Fou® (Les Epesses) - O’Gliss Park (Moutiers les Mauxfaits) - Indian Forest (Moutiers Les Mauxfaits) - Hospital Blockhouse Museum (Les Sables d’Olonne) - Museum at Georges Clemenceau’s birthplace (Mouilleron Saint Germain) TOURIST SITES IN - “Clemenceau’s Vendée”: a brand-new tour (Vendée) - Préhisto’Site (Saint Hilaire la Forêt) VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW - Le labyrinthe en Délire (Talmont Saint Hilaire) - Le Château des Aventuriers (Avrillé) - Le Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur (Réaumur) - Le Refuge de Grasla (Les Brouzils) - On-board aperitifs (Saint Georges de Montaigu) - Le Château de Terre Neuve (Fontenay le Comte) - Le Centre Minier de Faymoreau (Faymoreau)

5 6 REMARKABLE B&BS IN VENDÉE opee ih 4pro sa sua soe ad one The lounge. and shower sauna, service includesabathrobe, andadrink. flip-flops spa, 4-person a with complete 2018 April New for 2018: A brand-new spa and relaxation area opening in in relax to place ideal privatespa. andenjoythe solitude the is property the adjoining terrace cing reducedand issuitableforpeoplewith mobility. south-fa Thesmall 33 m The guests. 2-3 accommodate can Cèdres, des Château Petit Le of grounds the of outskirts the property,on self-catering situated This Le Gîtedel’Orangerie room Guilbaud And the famous,dashingaviator. storyofthe the tells location. very this in created fragrance, sumptuous the behind story mysterious the in shrouded is roomaway. 5 far No. never The is sea The town. the the Vendée, in in are you wherever that, reminder located a is roomVendéen is tomb whose Minister, Prime former French the to homage pays suite Clemenceau The for library. former suitable and the rooms in situated is suite guest Onésime mobility.The reduced with people themed five with complete 2017, May in hotel a as re-opened Mouchamps, in located château, The perfume, playinghosttoErnest’s closefriendCocoChanel. 5. behind many of Chanel’s classic fragrances, including Chanel No. by owned was Beaux, perfumer to the Russian Tsar Cèdres but best-known as des the man Château Petit Le 1920s, the In The sweetscentoftheRoaringTwenties Le PetitChâteaudesCèdres-Mouchamps THE BOCAGEVENDÉEN odlvr wl sml aoe h bekat cmrsn lcl and local regional produce day! waytostartthe –atraditional comprising breakfast, the adore simply will food-lovers And and walking. and abbeys ballooning air shows, hot rides, châteaux, train steam from to festivals, – nearby do to plenty offers B&B, charming This idealplacetogetawayfromit the aweekendbreak. the up soak label and daydream unwind, atmosphere. stunning can guests where rooms 3 boasts property the Didier, and Marie-Noëlle by Run renovated. barn century 17 former This A 17centurycountrysetting Le MasdesRoches-Saint-Paul-en-Pareds At the time, the château was a hotbed of fashion, couture and couture fashion, of hotbed a was château the time, the At th 2 , the property’s first-rate services and green surroundings make space is comfortable, charming comfortable, is space i te omr os sals a 0 wlns area wellness m 40 a – stables horse former the in , th located just 8 minutes from Le Puy du Fou du Puy Le from minutes 8 just located Awarded the Chambre d’hôtes référence d’hôtes Chambre the Awarded in a tree-lined valley has been fully fully been has valley tree-lined a in and authentic in equal measure, 2 Ernest Ernest ® - , 3 rue du Commandant Guilbaud -Mouchamps 3 rueduCommandantGuilbaud Mail :[email protected] Mail :[email protected] Le Petit Château des Cèdres www.chateaudescedres.com lemasdesroches-vendee.fr Tel. :+33 (0)6 43293721 Tel. :+33(0)251635655 Le Mas des Roches Saint-Paul-en-Pareds L’Un et l’Hôte - Saint Laurent sur Sèvre A former whash-house L’Un et l’Hôte stands at the meeting point of Vendée, Maine et Loire and Deux-Sèvres. Open all year round, it is situated in the former Saint Joseph wash-house in Saint Laurent sur Sèvre. Just 10 minutes from Le Puy du Fou ® , the building has been tastefully renovated and now features three guest rooms in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Sèvre. A potted history: There is one mill every 300 metres in Saint Laurent sur Sèvre. Some, like the Bodet mill, were in operation th until the 20 century. Bought in 1867, this mill was converted into the Saint Joseph wash-house. "L'Un et l'Hôte" is a B&B created in part of the former wash-house, a listed Bâtiments de France building. The 3 rooms have been tastefully decorated. Guests have full access to the heated outdoor pool. New for 2018 L'Un et l'Hôte The owners Agathe and Olivier have opened two more rooms Route de Roger – Saint Laurent sur Sèvre (bringing the total to five), each tastefully decorated. Spurred by www.lunetlhote.fr strong demand, they have decided to let their entire home (capa- Tel. : 00 33 (0)6 35 19 14 14 city: 20 guests) for a minimum of 2 nights. With its 130 m 2 living Contact : Agathe Cadoux room, the property is the ideal place for family gatherings and holidays with friends.

Moulin Pont Vieux - Mortagne sur Sèvre A former corkscrew factory Moulin Pont Vieux is situated near Le Puy du Fou ® in Vendée, nestled in the Sèvre Nantaise valley, below the Château de Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The property was built by the lord of Mortagne in 1567. Initially a flour mill, it has had various uses during its history – a dyeing factory in the 19 th century, a Zig-Zag corkscrew factory in the 20 th century, and now tourist accommodation. The main house boasts four rooms, with a fifth room in an outbuil-ding. The property is the ideal place to relax and unwind after trip to Le Puy du Fou, a brisk walk or an energetic day’s mountain biking or canoeing. Moulin Pont Vieux also features Moulin Pont Vieux REMARKABLE B&BS IN VENDÉE a snooker table, a dart board and a table tennis table – perfect for relaxing and having fun with family or friends. Mortagne sur Sèvre Gîte de France 4 Epis Tel. : +33 (0)2 51 63 52 64 – +33 (0)6 63 05 47 83 Mail : [email protected]

Le Relais de chasse - Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay This property is a fully renovated former hunting lodge dating back to 1836. The owners, Marie and Alain, have created a B&B that inspires travel, complete with two warm, inviting rooms – one in a New York style, and the other inspired by Megève. This B&B is situated at the heart of the village of Saint-Hi- laire-de-Loulay, offering a peaceful setting with views across the meadows that surround the property. Walkers will love the many paths and trails nearby.

La Chaignaie

Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay Tel. : +33 (0)6 65 54 59 97 Mail : [email protected]

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Interestingly, Damien and Marylène Lamy (known as Marylou) used many of the old materials removed from the demo on the site of a former farm located 300 m from the beach. This extraordinary holiday destination forms part of a vast environmen Brétignolles sur Mer is Girard Marais du Ferme La La FermeduMaraisGirard-BrétignollessurMer a summer dining room and soak up the sun’s rays in the the in rays sun’s the up soak and m room 100 dining summer a date 4peopleplusaninfant.Theglassroof meansguestscanenjoy propertyaccommo can self-catering this Gloriette, La to door Next La Verrière arealiving/kitchen andonebedroom. with a 72 m tree-lined garden. Ideal for couples, it features a lounge d’Olonne Sables Les of centre the in house renovated small, A La Gloriette Couleurs Matin-LesSablesd’Olonne Gîte deFrance4Epis area and2bedrooms (1doubleand2singlebeds). lounge/living/kitchen a features and lift a via accessed is property d’Olonne bay. 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nlsd adn ih ai ad erc. h property The terrace. and patio with garden enclosed Contacts :M.et MmeRaffier et Irène etGilles Amoussa organic catering and support for local producers (new) Perfect for families, this 4-person, 73 m² self-catering poie h Sit ioa Priory Nicolas Saint the opposite 116 rueduMaraisGirard – Brétignolles surMer , a seaside resort half-way between Les Sables d’Olonne and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie. The property stands Contacts :MarylèneetDamienLamyPapin 14 ruedelaPrairie–LesSables d’Olonne 2 rueSaintNicolas-LesSablesd’Olonne features pontoon villas on stilts (the only examples of this particular design in France), studios in a in studios France), in design particular this of examples only (the stilts on villas pontoon features Résidence LeValparaiso –Entrée A La FermeduMarais Girard n clde a invtv lvn sae n a at niomna poet oae in located project environmental vast a and space living innovative an ecolodge, an Tel. :+33(0)2513787 Tel. :+33(0)672236599 www.couleurs-matin.fr Couleurs Matin is designed as a shared living space for holiday-makers and locals, and is entirely Le Valparaiso wellness area I boasts It . - - .

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La Soleane - Ile de Noirmoutier Seaside charm Standing in 770 m2 grounds and just 150 m 2 from Madeleine beach, La Soleane is a traditional 200 m 2 house typical of the architecture of Noirmoutier Island. With its white-washed walls, blue shutters, shaded garden with two terraces and the fresh sea air, it’s the perfect getaway for families and friends alike! And with 5 bedrooms (2 on the ground floor and 3 on the first floor, with an external staircase), the property can accommodate up to 10 guests. There’s also an indoor spa for 6 people, for an added touch of comfort. Guests can explore Noirmoutier’s many charms on the property’s doorstep, including the Bois de la Clère and its rock faces (popular with climbers), the Bois de la Chaise with its white huts and, of course, the fabled Passage du Gois. Gîte de France 4 Epis and 4 clés Clévacances

La Soléane

8 rue de la Chapelle – Noirmoutier en l’Ile www.lasoleane.fr/le-gite Tel. : +33 (0)2 51 37 87 87

Le Chromatic - Grosbreuil Splendid isolation Le Chromatic, designed by architects Philippe Rizzotti and Daya Bakker, is a quirky building made from a combination of wood, metal and glass. The interior features work from leading names in design like Michel Ducaroy, Emile Baumann and Ilmari Tapiovaara. The self-catering property, which can accommodate up to 12 guests, offers unusual luxury accommodation in Vendée with an indoor/outdoor 10-metre pool heated to 29°C all year long, 2 accommodated in a 70 m lounge. Live at the pace of2 the seasons, in a 5,000 m 2 property in the middle of fields but near the sea and without overlooking neighbours. New for 2018 In 2018, the delighted new owners, Karine Marchandou and Cyrille Guérin, will be introducing a new range of couples’ breaks. Cyrille also runs Kundalini Yoga classes – a discipline that’s great for the body and helps keep you fit and in harmony. TOP SELF-CATERING PROPERTIES FOR 2018 4 clés Clévacances - 4 étoiles

Le Chromatic

La Coutancière – Grosbreuil (17 km des Sables d’Olonne) www.lechromatic.com Tel. : +33 (0)6 12 15 62 71 Contacts : Karine Marchandou et Cyrille Guérin

18 TOP SELF-CATERING PROPERTIES FOR 2018 Gîte deFrance4Epis and comfort inmind. socialisation with designed been has it stove, pellet with area nal a private toilet and bathroom, a 41 m kitchen and an 80 m commu groups, for destination since it can accommodate 8-10 4 people. bedrooms,With each with ideal the It’s mark. Handicap & Tourisme the awarded been has and France de Gites épis 4 rated is property this residence, artists’ an and property self-catering tourist a Both perfect forrest andrelaxation. Saint-Prouant, in Grammont de Prieuré Le Puy du Fou du Puy Le j property self-catering a is Chant du Clés Les An artists’residence Les ClésduChant-SaintProuant air, tree like houses. the in “suspended” be to appear which area, relaxation/chill-out a the countryside. On the first floor, there areoverlooking 4 smaller bedrooms and terrace a and bathroom own its with each bedrooms, styled uniquely large, three boasts floor ground the time, night At 27-inch with area. lounge/office the library in screen large a video-projector,and kitchen, iMac, luxury equipped, fully hall, an features entrance style, floating loft modern the in out And laid property, The still. imposing. stands time where place staircase (designed by Daya Bakker) in a the middle of the room is is truly This ages. antiques modern the through journey and a on guests taking vintage pieces, designer alongside features decor the Inside, space. h onr hv rmie fihu t te rprys at ie s a as barn, retaining a vast life 300 m past property’s the to faithful remained have owners The chefservice. just foryou–ifoptthe dishes sumptuous up serve to on-hand is Chevalier Romuald chef Whether you’re staying with friends or family or visiting for a seminar, 120 m The main living space is located in the heart of the house, and covers city orrunningwater. electri no had property the adventure, their began first owners the with countryside rolling complete unspoilt, space the once across modern views which stunning achingly barn, an former into this animals, turned housed have David and Morgane A large,designer,“suspended”self-cateringproperty OPrieur -NieulleDolent Clévacances 4clés 2-hectare the across view panoramic stunning grounds. a with relax can a into converted be can winter guests where terrace that “solarium” a and table, tennis table makeshift table a a adjoining with area lounge dining central a garden, a pool, the overlooking lounge area vintage a spaces: different pool of number m a 150 features The surround long. year all 28/29°C to heated is that pool tre 2 . With its 6-metre-high ceilings, it is a truly imposing, designer ® , in the heart of Vendée. It stands opposite the opposite stands Vendée.It of heart the in , 2

hangar housing a slate-coloured 10-me 2 in green surroundings – surroundings green in ust 20 minutes from minutes 20 ust 2 When . 2 - - - www.oprieur.com –Tel. :+33(0)660761777 Contacts :Morgane etDavid Chausse Contacts :PatriceetLaurence Giraud Contact :PatriceetLaurence Giraud 2 lieu-dit leprieur-NieulDolent 2 lieu-dit www.gite-lesclesduchant.fr Capacité :6-14personnes Grammont -SaintProuant www.gite-lesclesduchant.fr Grammont -SaintProuant Tel. :+33 (0)7 83893318 Tél. +33(0)783893318 Les Clés duChant Les Clés duChant 19 OPrieur 20 REMARKABLE HOTELS IN VENDÉE Hôtel 3étoiles for arelaxing pampersession. roomsteam and jacuzzi with panoramic a features Vie marina. the across views with terrace La Port Inter-Hotel at area lounge The Guests canenjoy and room shower separate toilet,ahair-dryer, a andmuchmore besides. 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Prior to joining La Table du Boisniard, he 27 fine rooms th ® with evocative names give tea room tea – perfect for a for perfect – Rue duBoisniard -Chambretaud www.chateau-boisniard.com Tel. :+33(0)251675001 Château Boisniard REMARKABLE HOTELS IN VENDÉE Domaine delaChabotterie-Montréverd 3 StarsHotel tea andcoffee capsules(no supplement). including , Nespresso and water of bottle free a with comes room Each titles. press national and local printer,and and PC communal a numbers, mobile and line land French to calls unlimited tioning, air-condi lift, parking, Wi-Fi, reception, 24-hour a storage, luggage Vendée: in concept New designed toreflect surrounding the nature.. is Omnubo Hôtel Western Best the colours, timeless soft, in rated Deco construction. the on suppliers local with worked hotel, new Léo Marchais (30) and Sabrina Dorian (33), the young pair behind the surroundings, and recharge setting. inacalm,friendly yourbatteries peaceful in socialise, and relax to place perfect the is hotel this eco-design, and modernity combines Bocage that architecture the in valley green located is Omnubo Hôtel Western Best The 8 and minutes from motorwayjunction. the Fou du Puy du Parc Grand the from minutes 2 just located in summer 2016. 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Close to the Sèvre Nantaise Sèvre the to Close . h nw Eco new the ® 2 area for area - . www.terragora-lodges.com –Tel. :+33(0)624707599 Contacts :SylvieetJean-Pierre Gaborit La Poizelière –LesEpesses Terragora Lodges WELLNESS IN VÉNDÉE back, andenjoynaturalrelaxation. and stress, achieve more flexible joints, soothe heavy legs and a sore algae therapy, sea air and nutrition – is the ideal way to relieve aches sea-water pioneered oligotherapy,on treatmentbased This – mind. and body in wellness who man soothe the and restore to your natural balance, and to thalasso procure a Bagot, profound uses sense of Treatment Fundamental Dr This treatments. of legacy the The Thalasso Valdys team has devised a unique protocol, drawing on father ofthalasso founding the of Treatment:Bagot’slegacy Fundamental Dr the From free, andhalf-board. accommodation €1,518perperson,including get can you the more, support,evenafteryourstay. dietary personalised What’s manage condition. and the balance your of regain complications you an help by to delivered is team, treatment expert of course The that diabetes. problems with the come address to designed is treatment special de This Jean Sain de Thalasso Monts the to exclusive Response: Diabetes 4 unmissable treatments in2018: andtreating rheumatism make itidealforsoothing skinconditions. properties healing mud’s ion-rich The wraps. exclusive mud plus Bay Bourgneuf areas, outstanding hydrotherapy features and centre therapy The forest. algae relaxation, pine the of heart the in centre wellness m 3,000 a is Saint-Jean-de-Monts de Thalasso The de Monts Pamper yourselfattheThalasso-SaintJean 3 stars Hotel and jacuzzi a spacious terrace. with complete and decor trendy in out kitted suites the 18-hole to golf course. 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Two professionals. wellness and health from attention nal perso with surroundings, peaceful calm, in setting friendly pleasant, a in time some spend and Come Gautier.Yannick therapist by Led “Wellness Break inVendée”, 2018. 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The spa is a is spa The The - - - 5 Promenade Georges Godet–LesSablesd’Olonne www.atlantichotel.fr –Tel. :+33(0)251953771 41 bisrueAnatoleFrance–LaTranche surMer Contact : Jean-Etienne BlanchardContact :Jean-Etienne La Résidence Plage Belle www.residencebelleplage.com Contact :AlainGuicheteau Tel. :+33 (0)2 51287862 Spa Atlantic hôtel 27 28 WHAT’S NEW IN VENDÉE CAMPING MAJOR INVESTMENTS It’s idealplacetorelax the Vendée andsoakupthe wayoflife. and 8 pm, with late opening until 10 pm once a week in high season. open is from the pool start of May to The the end of ones. September, little between 10 the am for jets water with park splash a as well a boasts campsite The New for 2018 do someexercise, too! perfectwaytoexplore coastandinland–the along the Vendée and running nearby, trails cycle and paths bridle footpaths, of network vast, fine-sand beach at Saint Gilles Croix de Vie Oyat A new year, and a new name! Le Bellevue is now called Camping LeDomaineOyat***-Fenouiller unforgettable you’re –whether family. comingasacouple orwith splash pool. No stone has been left unturned to make your stay truly 50-metre with lane-swimming pool, a gently complete sloping pool, a spa area park and a sensory water m 2,500 a and facility, fitness and wellness a garden, botanical a huts, fishing with lake m 2,500 spaces relaxation of range a boasts area brand-new Vendée. in The Nature & Sense area is the only one of its type at a campsite New for 2018 asyoupleaseinpeacefulsurroundings.perfect placetoholiday enthusiasts. the is campsite the facilities, high-end and pitches spacious its With fishing and mountain-bikers cyclists, touring walkers, 10 and Jaunay 5-star campsite in unspoilt natural surroundings du Lac beaches, the Vendée the from from minutes metres 50 just situated Ideally La ChapelleHermier Camping Yelloh!VillageLePinParasol***** . 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La d’Olonne, Sables in Les located of campsite north-west the 5-star to a Paracou, is Sables des Dune La Camping d’Olonne Camping LaDunedesSables*****-LesSables 2 www.chadotel.com/fr/camping/vendee/les-sables-do 237 route deLaTranche surmer-LaFauteMer Chemin delaBernardière -Voie communale-Les “Accueil Vélo” (Bikes Welcome) (Bikes Vélo” “Accueil 250 sun-drenched pitches Mail :[email protected] Camping des laDune Sables lonne/camping-la-dune-des-sables , so guests can mingle and socialise with with socialise and mingle can guests so , www.camping-la-siesta.com , fitness sessions to get your body your get to sessions fitness , Tel. :+33 (0)2 51271675 Tel. :+33(0)251323121 Camping La Siesta fitness suite,seminarroom spread across more than Sables-d'Olonne 2 mark, making it the the it making mark, nt o 4 people, 4 for unit - and has and WHAT’S NEW IN VENDÉE CAMPING CAMPING, APARADISEFORKIDS adrenaline lights! twists,turnsandtwinkling rushcomplete with a features now Following redevelopment of the pool surround in 2017, the campsite New for 2018 from options, accommodation of range 1-3bedrooms,mobile homeswith equippedlodgetents. tofully a boasts campsite The steam room andspa. sauna, with complete area wellness the in relax can parents club”, September.and April between areones “kids’ the little at the While entertainment and services offers also campsite The campsite. the to entrance the at available are services bus shuttle and trails Cycle children’sa and club. entertainment gym, a area, wellness a tessen, bar,delica restaurant,a area, of aquatic an including range site, on services a to access have Holiday-makers flowers. and guests, trees for with environment green lush, a provides Pin de Pomme La without a car, via a coastal path across the dune. The Yelloh! Village foot, on Mouettes des Plage the access can Guests amenities. and sea, with direct access to a large, fine-sand beach metres200 just situated ideally is fromcampsite 4-star This the Saint HilairedeRiez Camping Yelloh!VillageLaPommedePin**** a massage chalet and a sauna/steam room chalet. 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It’s the perfect place for kids to play – and – play It’sto . kids for place perfect the Camping La Pomme dePin www.camping-les-biches.com ww.campingpommedepin.fr Tel. :+33 (0)2 51582126 Camping les Biches Tel. :+33(0)251543882 Contact : Gaëlle Puaud Contact :Gaëlle Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and local shops – a fast-paced a – including including spacious - - - 33 34 WHAT’S NEW IN VENDÉE CAMPING equipped). 3 m (32 other,two boasts also Premium the homes: mobile Suite brand-new date one up to 12 guests, so it’s opposite perfect for family get-togethers! 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National des Forêts to enjoy can harmo in family works site The setting. natural stunning this in themselves whole the courses, -2blackroutes poseextreme that uniquein challenges, of range diverse a such With -more 20 zip-wires than suspendedabovelakes, -5forchildren from 2yearsold, including: year), this new (3 courses tree-top 27 boasts park the 2018, In hundred-year-old by trees, trailsandlakes. walking surrounded explore can visitors that setting unique and natural a in located park adventure an is Défi Grand Le Saint JuliendesLandes Le GrandDéfi:doyouhavewhatittakes?- regularly andimproved. modified -Tree-top courses are course maintenance:existing Open from 30March to4November2018. -New, improved point. meeting Paintball Evolutions for 2018 coursesflowingevenonverybusydaysinhighseason. keep the in April. By increasing the number of courses every year, the aim is to Just like every year since the park’s opening, 3 new courses will open Three newtree-top courses time. allotted the within and riddles to play the hero in their own adventure, tackling virtual and real tests technology reality* augmented with tablet a use players of Groups features park the 2018, In * Augmentedreality: real virtualimagessuperimposedoverofthe world. , with 4 specially designed sites featuring wooden structures 40 rue de l’Etoile - Saint Julien desLandes -SaintJulien 40 ruedel’Etoile badnw hleg: ExlorGame challenge: brand-new a Tel. :+33(0)251987902 largest paintball experience in experience paintball largest Contact :BenoitHeron www.grand-defi.com Le Grand Défi - . 35 36 TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? hs er vstr cn or oe f h sis f h epoe La explorer the of ships the of one board can visitors year, This Original Show for 2018: Le Mystère deLa Pérouse All SaintsDay–from 7April to4November2018 remain will Fou du Puy Le time, first very the for 2018, In Plus de Fauconnerieboasts530birds ofprey from 73different species. park largest show stables the in Europe Équestre, Académie its In role! major a play for haven a is Fou du Puy Le min) andanightshow«LesOrgues deFeu»(33min). (33 Panache (33 Dernier Le min), Fantômes" (32 Richelieu" Oiseaux de min),"Mousquetaire des Bal "Le min), (26 Lance" la de secret Triomphe"du signe "Le action: "Le min), (28 Vikings" "Les min), (40 are There are CitéMédiévale in the completelygenuine. façades half-timbered the and Mil l’An de Fort the at huts thatched The watch-words. the are authentic and natural , Fou du Puy Le At RenaissanceCity.1900 andthe TownMarket the in Village, Century 18 the Mil, l’An de Fort the as hectares of stunning natural grounds, featuring several villages, such 55 than more covers park family.The whole the for adventures and world’s best attraction in 2015. It offers a range of spellbinding shows Le Puy du Fou was voted the world’s best theme park in 2014 and the The world's best themepark Puy duFou-LesEpesses Grand Parc openingdates: become amust-seelegend. has world the in show night-time and greatest the features... time new many show of minutes 40 and hour 1 costumes, 28,000 stage, over 10 million spectators already,With 2,400 actors on a 23-hectare The CinéscénieatLePuyduFou the for ready is Everything goasplanned! will butnothing wedding Madelon. La of meal wedding the to Renaissance, in the heart of the Market Town in 1900. You are la invited de Halle the in restaurant brand-new a is Madelon la de Café Le New restaurant: LeCafé delaMadelon of LaPérouse! an expedition from which there was no return: the mysterious voyage and finally Vanikoro. You will experience, from within, the odyssey of waters. Take part in the great discoveries, from Cape Horn to Alaska, unknown the brave to sail set and Brest of port the Leave Pérouse. 7 major shows major 7 ® ® ® ® that take visitors right to the heart of the the of heart the to right visitors take that 7 Aprilto4November2018 th over 1,500 animals 1,500 over (around 206 horses). The Académie ® that sometimes sometimes that . oss the boasts open until open . Grand Parc duPuyFou Tel. :+33(0)251642414 Contact :SabineRenou www.puydufou.com Les Epesses TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? using the magicofvirtualrealityusing the technology! Virtual rafting is just like the real thing – except you’re at a water Park a New for 2018 :VIRTUAL and RAFTING bars tapas of selection a offers restaurant.traditional Park The plants. by where ded place a next. – relax and amuse families can enjoy both quality time together, to in eachmore aseriesofslides, -Délir’Space: a the than thrilling magical setting surroun designed is Park The rocky waterfall, -L’Ile turquoise d’O’Cayo: lagoon,white-sandbeachesand foamingrapids, swirling, -Exploral’O: sableblanc, -SunsetPlaya:piscineàvagues,ambianceDJetplagede beach, DJmusicandwhite-sand -SunsetPlaya:wavepool,live into The Parkisdivided sur Mer). opened water Park in Moutiers les Mauxfaits Forest" "Indian behind team the 2016, In France’s second-biggest water park O’Gliss Park-MoutierslesMauxfaits 7 Aprilto30September2018. real betweenthe lines blurs the imaginary. andthe XPerience Game is a wild forest adventure, where augmented reality escape game outdoor Vendée’s number-one Game, XPerience : 2018 for New maxi Two brand-newattractions: courses, adventure including offer zip-wires, "défi-fun"challenge. andthe mini-golf paintball, on activities a of with holiday, family range a or friends with break weekend a for Ideal Vendée’s biggest adventure park Indian Forest-MoutiersLesMauxfaits friends andfamilyalike! for guaranteed spills and Thrills festival! street Landes France, inspired by the famous TV game show - and roller-skating moves. BXM ring-riding, rubber bodysurfing, incredible off pull France western - Duel arena: a concept not found anywhere else in else anywhere found not concept a arena: Duel ae jm: h ol atato o is ye in type its of attraction only the jump: Water Route delaTranche LesMauxfaits –Moutiers Le Bois Lambert – Moutiers Les Mauxfaits Le BoisLambert–Moutiers 5 fun,excitingareas www.indian-forest-atlantique.com tak ad rmoie ta lt you let that trampolines and tracks – Tel. :+33(0)2514812 Tel. :+33(0)2514812 (15 minutes from La Tranche www.oglisspark.fr Indian Forest O’Gliss Park : bad new brand a – like a - 37 38 TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? 24-25 December and for the month ofJanuaryeachyear month 24-25 Decemberandforthe on Closed pm); 5 at admission last break, (no pm 6 to am 10 daily,from March: to November pm); 6 at admission last break, (no pm times: and dates Opening (www.blockhaus-sables.com). websiteinDecember2017 shed onthe Plus: receivesriddles acertificate. 8 tour, the the solves to who fun everyone and and action adds that the mystery person in the labyrinth of rooms. A real adventure game for search they as hero, the play ones little hunt: treasure kids’ Free an and boards information illustrated film. enthralling uniform, period in quins manne 45 with reconstructions life-size with Sables-d’Olonne, Les theatre in August 1944, following a sea and air battle off the coast at equipment. period using restored carefully been has years, 60 than more in kind France! its of one only the is blockhouse hospital German H118.C authentic the while liberation, to through occupation war,from the Vendéein WarWorld Second the about learn to family the for is way great 2017, July in opened which museum, m² 350 brand-new, This d’Olonne Hospital BlockhouseMuseum-LesSables the museumbeforethe itopenshere. Follow the work as it progresses and get a behind-the-scenes look at Plus museum. the 99 to up accommodating from separately operate to designed been has It spectators. seated uses, different various for configured be can that space modular a be will museum the night, At lectures. and conferences screenings, concerts, exhibitions, house to space cultural a into converted and renovated fully be also will barn The The museumbynight:culturaleventsatthe Rue duTemplewith birthplaces, twoproperties. the linking two his span will museum Clemenceau-de-Lattre The reputation Victory". as"Father his beyond looking facets, many his into insight an get will Visitors also be drawn with modern applications of his thoughts and actions. will links but era, its in situated be will work and Clemenceau’s life new technologies. using materials fun themed and informative of of array series diverse a a and settings with access, to easy and visit to enjoyable be France. of history the on imprinted are actions and writings whose thinker eminent the to devoted place tive commemora a be will itself, house the in located museum, The to openinJune2018) New for 2018: In the footsteps of the “Father of Victory” (scheduled Mouilleron SaintGermain Museum atGeorgesClemenceau’sbirthplace- A range of educational booklets for school groups was publi was groups school for booklets educational of range A h 2-om ukr wih eand noce for untouched remained which bunker, 20-room The . The modern building tells the story of the region the of during story the tells building modern The . Plunge into the heart of the action in an operating operating an in action the of heart the into Plunge April to October: daily,7 October: to to am April 10 from The museum will will museum The a - - - Museum atGeorges Clemenceau’s birthplace Hospital Blockhouse Museum Rue deVerdun -LesSablesd’Olonne Mail :[email protected] www.maison-musee-clemenceau.fr www.blockhaus-sables.com Tel. :+33(0)251328012 Mouilleron SaintGermain Tel. :+33(0)251334032 TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? tive screens.tive Each site has dedicated signs, along with reading tables and interac rebuilt usingaprivate bequestandgovernmentgrants. hospice-hospital a opened doctors, of family a of line in fourth the republican strong and poor the to doctor former a himself Clemenceau, – persuasions with man a for decision symbolic a was It 1906. 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His secreta Clemenceau’s writingretreat (Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard) ofGeorges’birthplace father, the Paul-BenjaminClemenceau. and château family’s Clemenceau the is l’Aubraie de Château (La Réorthe) Château del’Aubraie,theClemenceaufamilyresidence inaugurated. hepersonally onlymemorialthat –the his homevillage ron-en-Pareds.in memorial war the unveiled he 1921, October 9 On Mouille in 1841 September 28 on born was Clemenceau Georges (Mouilleron-en-Pareds) to homage Museum atGeorges Clemenceau’s birthplace paying department, the Georges Clemenceau’s andachievements. life across communes eight The Vendée Departmental Council has unveiled a brand-new tour of “Clemenceau’s Vendée”:abrand-newtour n 1 On Water (Luçon) tower–asymbolofmodernity republic.the was speech His republicans. local Vendéeand between reconciliation subsequent of the to instrumental invitation the at 65, of age the at Vendée native his to visit official first his made Clemenceau The SteleofReconciliation(LaRoche-sur-Yon) often mistakenforoneanother, day. eventothis are and identical are tombs Both model. role and father his beside st coe 10, h cvly arsn a taserd from transferred was garrison cavalry the 1906, October - - - Each site has dedicated signs, along with reading signs,alongwith Each sitehasdedicated tables Clemenceau’s Vendée and interactive screens.and interactive 39 40 TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? 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In 2018, wt a with , 2 - Tel. :+33(0)25138–[email protected] Rue duportdelaGuittière –Talmont SaintHilaire Rue delaCourolle –SaintHilaire laForêt [email protected] www.labyrinthe-en-delire.com Le labyrinthe en Délire www.cairn-prehistoire.com Tel. :+33 (0)614127433 Prehisto’site TOURIST SITES IN VENDÉE : WHAT’S NEW ? n 08 L Câeu e Aetres il feature will Aventuriers des mystery trailonmythsandlegends Château Le 2018, In inflatable giant four New for 2018 :MythsandLegends from Around theWorld - with West, Wild structures. 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