Château Terre-Neuve 1©Château Terre-Neuve 1|Alexandre LAMOUREUXVisit of the Terre-Neuve CastleThe Terre-Neuve Castle is a privately owned monument that is still inhabited by its owner. The architecture is of a renaissance style. The visitor will be able to discover the...Read more©Mehdi MédiaGo up to the Melusine TowerFrom the former castle, Vouvant has kept the ramparts and the dungeon. The Melusine tower offers a remarkable view of the medieval city and the forest of Mervent-Vouvant. The...Read more©Office de Tourisme Fontenay-VendéeDiscover the Poitevin marsh differentlyThe Poitevin marsh has a sensitive and rich ecosystem. It offers a variety of landscape link by man-made canals. Other than the famous boat rides, you can also discover this...Read more©Simon Bourcier pour Vendée ExpansionSpecialities from VendéeDuring your stay in Fontenay’s county, you are bound to treat yourself with delicious meals ! The region is renowned for its gastronomy. Discover the unmissable of the Vendéen...Read more©A. Lamoureux / Vendée ExpansionDonjon of Bazoges-en-ParedsHow people lived during the Middle Age? You will discover the answer in your visit of the Donjon, so be ready to do some time travel ! Read more©A. Lamoureux / Vendée ExpansionThe hill of MillsThe hill of mills is a nice place to go for a walk. It’s really a marvel to see, so take your time to stroll between the mills that are proudly standing on the hill, and envoy...Read moreRandonnée pédestre au bord du lac de la forêt de Mervent©Simon Bourcier pour Vendée ExpansionHikes in the forestHeaven for hikers, the forest of Mervent-Vouvant, the biggest forest of Vendée, offers amazing views thanks to its hills. Read more©Vouvant Village de PeintresVouvant, a painter’s villageLet’s go for a stroll in the numerous shops, art studios and galleries of Vouvant. Several artists and artisans open their doors of their studios to the public. Don’t miss all...Read more©Alexandre LamoureuxMervent, the family adventureThe forest in an ideal family-oriented destination : you can do walks in between the trees, visit Mervent’s Zoo, discover the Pierre Brune amusement park, do an outing on the...Read more©RendrLet’s save the Melusine TowerIn this experience “Fontenautes & compagnie” which mix virtual reality and mini-games, you will be teleported with the fairy Melusine to the Middle Age and discover the...Read more©DARRIThe secret of fire on waterThe boatman’s magic tricks ! It’s a tradition, with every boat ride in the Poitevin marsh, the boatman offers a unique show : the art of making fire on water with the help of...Read moreL'étrange Balade de Fontenay au parc Baron - Les Fontenautes©L'étrange Balade de Fontenay au parc Baron - Les Fontenautes|Le Crabe FantômeThe strange stroll of FontenayDiscover Fontenay-le-Comte with an audio guide (only in french) ! A curious personage escorts you, like an invisible or imaginary friend and guides you as they go along their...Read more©Alexandre Lamoureux pour Vendée ExpansionBoat ride in the Green VeniceThe Poitevin marsh is the perfect holiday destination to enjoy gentle and eco-friendly activities whether on foot, by bike or on horseback. Though the boat ride remains the...Read morePhotographe©Photographe|Simon Bourcier / Vendée Expansion & Vendée Grand SudMountain bike trailsHere, we aren’t going to talk about the nice little rides you can enjoy in the forest, the ones where you are well-seated and comfortable on your saddle ! Even if they are...Read more©Mehdi Média / CC pays de la ChâtaigneraieClemenceau – De Lattre National MuseumMouilleron-en-Pareds, now Mouilleron-Saint-Germain, is a village at the border between the wooded countryside and the plains. There, you’ll find the houses of two great...Read more©Office de Tourisme Fontenay-VendéeMervent, heaven for athleteAre you looking for sport holidays ? Discover our tips for activities to spend a day in the forest and on Lake Mervent. Let’s raise your adrenaline level to the maximum! Read more©Office de Tourisme Fontenay-VendéeRelaxation, well-being and natureWelcome to the soothing getaway you deserve, where the stresses of everyday life melt away in the harmony of a green paradise dedicated to relaxation and well-being. Read more©Simon BourcierFamily outings, by bike and by footYou would like to go hiking in the Green Venice during your holiday ? From the marsh to Fontenay-le-Comte, discover several hiking trails and easy biking loops to enjoy with...Read more©Julien GazeauA family outing one afternoon in the Baron ParkWhen the weather is more clement, what’s better than an afternoon in the Baron Park ? This site of 3 hectares combines historical heritage, architecture, green space, and...Read more©Tapisserie Maurice De La PintièreThe legend of the Fairy MelusineThe legend comes from chivalrous popular tales of the Middle Age where the fairy Melusine is a famous character of France. Does the story of the woman with a snake tail rings a...Read more©David Herbreteau pour Office de Tourisme Fontenay-VendéeCities and listed villagesIf you’re a lover of old stone, here are five must-see sites to explore during your holiday in the Vendée. Read more©David HerbreteauChainsaw sculptures, the path of sculptorEvery 2 years at the end of July, chainsaw woodcarvers come from all over France and beyond to work their craft during a 4-day event. This event, called The Symposium of...Read more©Mehdi Média / Vendée Sèvre AutiseAbbeys of the South of VendéeAbbeys, cathedrals, romanesque churches, those historical monuments are made of white and bright stone, which lasted for centuries. These architectural jewels deserve to be...Read more©David HerbreteauVouvant, a historyVouvant is one of the most beautiful villages of France and a “Petites Cités de Caractère”. The medieval city was honoured as one of the favourite villages of the...Read more©Mehdi Média / CC pays de la ChâtaigneraieWalks in the wooded countrysidePut on your shoes and go for a walk in the wooded countryside. It is an ideal place to re-energize. Read more©Le crabe fantômeFontenautes & compagnieWho are the Fontenautes, those time travellers ? EVERYTHING BEGINS DURING THE SUMMER 2020… Once upon a time, a brave archaeologist was appointed to a very important task....Read more©O. SauzereauThe eyes on the starsFar from the tumult and the light pollution of your life, let enjoy the Celeste world, the history of astronomy and the joy of observing the stars. Let yourself be surprised by...Read more©Terres d'envolGo hot-air ballooningHave you ever dreamed to fly among the clouds ? This unique experience will be a wonderful memento of your holidays in Vendée. Let’s meet at dawn with Yann, an experienced...Read more©Julien Gazeau pour Vendée ExpansionThe secret places of MerventDiscover the secrets places of Mervent. During a walk, go see the remarkable trees, the panoramic views, or the unusual sites of the forest like the forgotten castle, the civil...Read moreBungee jumps, extreme and fun sport.©Bungee jumps, extreme and fun sport.|mur162 - stock.adobe.comSport and thrillsLet yourself feel ! Want to get away from it all and get back in touch with nature? Head to the largest forest in the Vendée for a sporty walk among the holm oaks or a water...Read more
