Not every Fontenautes is human. They can also be animals, plants, or even mystic creatures.
Several unicorns were seen in the forest of Mervent. Even though it’s quite hard to come near them, we can savour their poops. They have an exquisite taste of honey with a hint of saffron.
The unicorn poops are available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant – Jar of 150g : 4,00€
The fairies tree is a cedar that was planted 150 years ago in the yard of the Domaine Coirier.
The cedars of Liban are very important in mythologies since they are a symbol of eternal life, the doors made of cedar used to create an opening toward other worlds.
The region is quite known to be friend with the fairies such as the fairy Mélusine.
The cuvées of the Fairies tree :
Dry white wine is a blend of the Chenin’s strength and the Chardonnay fruity taste. Made from Gamay the rosé wine is very refreshing, with the taste of mixed berries flavour. The red wine is a blend of Pinot noir and Cabernet that will go perfectly with fowl or even grilled food.
The wines are available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant – Bottle of 75cl : 9,50 €
The “chainsaw delicacy” are biscuits made from strong chocolate, like the Fontenaute who created it, the sculptor Eugène Racine (1899-1973), who lived all his life in Foussais-Payré.
While he came back with all of the other Fontenautes, he materialized only by his voice.
There’s a saying that goes that every year, he cames to whisper at the contestants of the symposium of chainsaw woodcarver’s ears. He also gave to Christophe Moreau the recipe for the “Chainsaw delicacy”.
Chainsaw delicacy is available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant. Bag of 250g : 5,70 €
The beer of “François Viète” is a tribute to the famous mathematician and astronomer of the Renaissance, who like the others, came back recently to Fontenay.
He collaborated with the brewery La Cibulle to create this recipe of beer. Its amber type is particularly suitable for the brilliant mind, the science fan and the Vendéen starry sky lovers.
The beer François Viète is available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant. Bottle of 33cl : 2,60 €
Saturdays are hard for Mélusine since it’s on this day that she is forced to change into a half snake woman.
When she came back in our time with the other Fontenautes, the Préfou of la Lutine was the only thing that cheered her up !
Created in Fontaines and the surrounding villages to “the gate of the marsh”, this vendéen specialty is a delight.
To keep the freshness of the product, the Préfou isn’t sold at the Tourist Office.
You can buy it directly at the bakery La Lutine in l’Orbrie, Fontenay-le-Comte, Pissotte and Fontaines.
Let’s be honest, we are all fans of Mélusine, but she decided to go back to the Middle Age !
Luckily, Mélusine’s perfume is still present in our time thanks to the candle created by Paillettes et Sortilèges. A candle made from secret and natural ingredients worthy of a fairy…
The candle “Mélusine’s perfume” is available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant. Price : 13,50 €
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Savon Secret De MelusineMélusine’s biggest secret is not her snake tail.
No, it’s her soap recipe that she created mixing castor oil to enhance the beauty of her hair and horsetail oil to soften her snake skin.
Raymondin, her husband, was a fan of its herbaceous, sunny, and very aquatic smell. He often stole it for his bath… You most certainly will do the same !
The soap “Secret of Mélusine” is available in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant. Soap of 100g : 6,50 €
Chose the products stamped “Team Fontenautes” to proudly show your colours !
Those products are availables in the Tourist Office shops of Fontenay-le-Comte and Vouvant. Tote bag : 5,00 €/ Tankard of beer : 7,40 € – Size : 12×8,5 cm – Material : plastic/ Bic Pen 4 colours : 4,00 €
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