| Situated
in the beautiful département of La Vendée, our three properties offer
everything for a perfect holiday within easy reach. Each property has an information binder available for guests with maps and leaflets showing many local attractions. Below are some photos to whet you appetite! The Vendée has a microclimate which means that the area enjoys up to 2600 hours of sunshine a year. This is almost as many as the south of France and almost twice as many as London! Well-established as a tourist area you will find activities to suit all of the family. From a castle in Talmont-St-Hilaire and a tower in Moricq to a zoo in Les Sables d'Olonne there really is something for everyone. All towns have local produce markets, wonderful opportunitiesto try local specialities and soak up some of the friendly Vendéen atmosphere. The summer also sees the area hosting many music festivals and watersport competitions. Every four years the world famous Vendée globe race sets off fromLes Sables d'Olonne and the Vendée is regularly featured in the itinerary for the Tour de France cycle race. Situated in the southern reaches of the Loire valley, the Vendée has four main wine-producing areas : Brem-sur-Mer, Vix, Pissotte and Mareuil-sur-Lay. Visits and tastings can be arranged and most restaurants stock local wines for you to enjoy. For history buffs l'Historial de la Vendée is the place to visit. (http://historial.vendee.fr/) Telling the long history of the area from pre-historic times to the present day there is also a simulated helicopter ride over the Vendée, exciting for visitors of all ages. Slightly further afield are the leisure parks of Futuroscope (www.futuroscope.com) and Puy de Fou (www.puydufou.com) both 'must-sees' for the family. For bargain-hunters, Cholet has a designer outlet - Marques Avenue with many popular labels at reduced prices. (www.marquesavenue.com) |
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Vendée boasts
140km of fabulous beaches and with 2600 annual hours of sunshine there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy them! La Tranche-sur-Mer is just one of the many family-friendly beaches. |
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If you prefer a quieter beach there are also plenty to choose from - this is Le Rocher. |
| One of the many traditional
bars and restaurants in the area. This is Le Lapin Qui Fume in St Benoist-sur-Mer. |
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Each
town
has regular daytime markets throughout the summer season to give you a flavour of local life. There are also evening markets in July and August. This is a selection of the fresh produce available at Angles market. |
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Rochelle and L'Ile de
Re are within easy driving distance (under an hour) or why not take the boat from La Tranche-sur-Mer in peak season? The company InterIles runs regular boats between La Tranche-sur-Mer, La Rochelle, L'Ile d'Aix and L'Ile de Re. (www.inter-iles.com) This photo is the fashionable resort of St-Martin-de-Re. |
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The fifteenth century tower in Moricq. Guided tours run during the summer months and can be booked at Angles tourist information office. |
| The cathedral town of Lucon
is nearby and has regular live entertainment throughout the year. The photo shows the beautiful park 'Jardin Dumaine' which is open every day. |
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St Benoist-sur-Mer is on the edge of the Marais Poitevin, the west coast's marshland and nature reserve. Canoes can be hired to explore it further. |
| The historic castle in
Talmont-St-Hilaire. There are daytime and night-time visits and shows throughout most of the year. |
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Futuroscope - a great day out for the family. www.futuroscope.com |
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