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Attractions in the Vendee
Welcome to the Vendee Tourist Attractions
Guide.
Enjoy browsing through our list of over 140 major attractions throughout the Vendee. Whatever type of tourist attraction you are looking for we can help you find it. Being one of Frances most popular holiday destinations means that the Vendee has no shortage of things to do whatever the weather or time of year.
With a wide range of things to do for all the family, cultural & heritage attractions, ranging from: Chateaux, Castles and Churches, museums , theme parks, general interest, Historic heritage Markets, Childrens games and entertaiments to zoos gardens, water sports and wildlife reserves.
To find a place to go, something to do or find a tourist attraction you may have heard of, simply select the place and/or type of attraction on the right of the page .
Whatever your age or interests, you will find attractions to suit. Below you will find an extensive list of major attractions, in alphabetical order, with links to pages for further details.
There will also be many smaller attractions within the towns and villages and of course the towns and villages may well be the attraction themselves, as with Vouvant, Foussais-Payre,Fontenay-le-Comte, Rocheserviere, to name but a few.
If in the unlikely event you don't find anything that tickles your fancy then have a look at our Vendee beaches section for a comprehensive listing of the many wonderful beaches or our Things to do section with ideas ranging from Painting to shopping. We also have a pages on activities where you can find information on the different sports and cultural venues and events.
Besides the attractions in the Vendee we are adding attractions just out side the vendee that you may want to visit while on holiday in the Vendee, places like La Rochelle, Ile de Re, Coulon, Clisson and others that can be found from the drop down menu on the right
Enjoy browsing through our list of over 140 major attractions throughout the Vendee. Whatever type of tourist attraction you are looking for we can help you find it. Being one of Frances most popular holiday destinations means that the Vendee has no shortage of things to do whatever the weather or time of year.
With a wide range of things to do for all the family, cultural & heritage attractions, ranging from: Chateaux, Castles and Churches, museums , theme parks, general interest, Historic heritage Markets, Childrens games and entertaiments to zoos gardens, water sports and wildlife reserves.
To find a place to go, something to do or find a tourist attraction you may have heard of, simply select the place and/or type of attraction on the right of the page .
Whatever your age or interests, you will find attractions to suit. Below you will find an extensive list of major attractions, in alphabetical order, with links to pages for further details.
There will also be many smaller attractions within the towns and villages and of course the towns and villages may well be the attraction themselves, as with Vouvant, Foussais-Payre,Fontenay-le-Comte, Rocheserviere, to name but a few.
If in the unlikely event you don't find anything that tickles your fancy then have a look at our Vendee beaches section for a comprehensive listing of the many wonderful beaches or our Things to do section with ideas ranging from Painting to shopping. We also have a pages on activities where you can find information on the different sports and cultural venues and events.
Besides the attractions in the Vendee we are adding attractions just out side the vendee that you may want to visit while on holiday in the Vendee, places like La Rochelle, Ile de Re, Coulon, Clisson and others that can be found from the drop down menu on the right
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Abbeys:
Abbaye de la Grainetiere Built in 1130, Les Herbiers. it has seen many attacks, cloisters and chapel are still intact
Lieu Dieu. Near Jard -sur-Mer. Built by Richard the Lion Heart.
Prieure de Grammont. Built by Richard the Lion Heart in the 13th Century .Open June to Sept.
Abbaye de L'Ile Chauvet on the Breton Marshes between Chateauneuf and Bois-en-Cene.
Abbaye-du-maillezais large abbey on the Marais Poitevin it is architecturally unique in the Poitou Saintonge..
Abbaye de St.Michel-en-l'Herm. Founded in 682 part of the abbay is open to the public.
Royal Abbaye Neuil-sur-l'Autise. Granted royal status by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Open daily throughout the year...
Adventure Parc Mervent tree top adventures.An Aerial assault course to test your skills, agility and balance.
Animaux de la Ferme This Farm and Nature wildlife park has over 500 animals.
Atlantic Toboggan. This large water park consists of a huge lake with all its fun equipment,a fabulous assembly of facilities.
Barrage de Boisse one of the hydaulic water managements,Marais Poitevin.
Bazoges-en-Pareds. The medieval keep and gardens of a Medieval Feudal castle.
Bourrine de Rosie Traditional Marais breton thatched two room cottage was until recently the home of an old lady,
CAIRN. Center for Archaeological Research Initiation and the Neolithic.A prehistory discovery centre...
Canal-de-Ceinture-des-Hollandais one of the major drainage canals of the Marais Poitevin.
Churches of importance; see also churches in the Vendee
La Baslica. St.Laurent-sur-Sevre. The main church in the Vendee's "holy Town"
Le Boupere. Fortified church looks more like a castle.
Cheffois. Medieval fortified church.
Fontenay-le-Comte. Cathedral Notre-Dame.Founded in the 12th century as an Augustinian abbey.
Lucon Cathedral.The Cathedral of Lucon dominates the skyline for miles around. Cardinal Richelieu was a Bishop here.
Mesnard la Barotiere. 11th century church of St.Christophe and the medieval wall frescos that were discovered in 1950.
La Pommeraie-sur-Sevre. 12th century church of St.Martins has some XV century Frescos on the south wall of the nave,
Notre Dame Vieux Pouzages. built around 1066 in the shape of a Latin cross it contains Medieval wall paintings.
Centre Miniers de Faymoreau. The Village, chapel, museum and exhibitions on the life of mining in the Vendee.
Chateau Adventurers. 2 grand courses of adventure for a fabulous day out with the Family.
Chateaux: see also chateaux and castles in the vendee
Chateau Commequiers. Feudal chateau with moat. Hold spectacular events during the summer.
Chateau d'Apremont. The two surviving towers were part of a renaissance chateau built in the early 1500's...
Chateau d'Ardelay The Large 15th century square tower with red tiles, the wall court yard and several buildings...
Chateau de Barbe Bleu Chateau at Tiffauges. Its most infamous resident was Gilles de Rais also known as blue beard
Chateau de l'Hermenault. In 1003 a fortified priory was built here and was annexed to the Bishops of Maillezais abbey.
Chateau dela Guignardiere. Historic Renaissance chateau, you can view it from the cellars(Cave) to the roof timbers.
Chateau La Landebaudiere. The chateau was built in 1786 by Pierre-prosper de Boisy the Marquis de Boisy,
Chateau de Noirmoutier. Built in the 12th century it has survived well through the ages retaining all its charm and character.
Chateau Talmont st.Hilaire Experience life in the middle ages in the Fortress of Richard the Lion Heart.
Chateau des Essarts. This medieval Chateau with its feudal moat sits on top a mound which dates from the 10th century.
Chateau Garnache. Built by the lords of la Garnache around 1045 by the Viscount of Thouars.
Chateau-la-Citardiere. Renaissance castle built around 1625 for Jacques de Morienne a tax collector.
Chateau Palluau. Old feudal castle hidden amongst the woods
Chateau Pouzages The Fortress dates from the X11 and X111 centuries has 12 towers including the magnificent Keep.
Chateau Sigournais. 15th Century feudal castle at Sigournais on the border between the Haut and Bas Bocage...
Chateau St.Mesmin. Built in 1370 by Pierre-de-Montfaucon in a hexagonal shape has 5 horseshoe shaped towers,
Chateau Terre Neuve Fontenay-le-Comte. Built in 1580, contains monumental fireplaces, stone carved ceilings...
Chateaumur. The smallest, yet most enchanting feudal castle in the Vendee.
Loges Chabotterie. Astonishingly evocative insight into the gentility of life in the Vendee in the years before the Revolution.
Tour Moricq The keep of the medieval castle near Angles
Vieux Chateau Ile d'Yeu, built to defend the island from the English and Spainish, but also from pirates.
Chavagne en Pallaua follie the Sanctuarie de Notre Dame de Salette.
Chemin de Fer Steam railway.The Vendee's only steam railway.
Cheval Parc horse and donkey park.
Cinescenie de Puy-du-Fou. World famous night time spectacular.
Cite des Oiseaux wild fowl reserve.
Clisson (loire Atlantique) Medieval town with an Italian feel.
Coulon. (deux Sevres) Capital of the Green Venice.
Court d'Aron Ornimental & Tropical Gardens
Daviaud Eco-museum of the Breton Marshes.
Ecluse- Pointe aux Herbes. Hydaulic feature of the Marais Poitevin.
Espace des Records Exhibition of world record.
Feeling Forest. Adventure in the tree tops.
Feerie des Santons Magnificent miniature villages peopled with 600 original santons
Folie de Finfarine. The Folly Finfarine is a tourist site that invites young and old to explore nature.
Fontenay-le-Comte Renaissance town with many attractions, Cite de Plus Beau detour de France.
Foussais Payre "Petites Cites de Character"
Grand Parc de Puy du Fou World famous Theme Park.
Green Venice The wet marshes of the Marais Poitevin. One of the major tourist attractions in France.
Haras de la Vendee. The Nation Stud, a most for horse lovers.
Historial de la Vendee. The museum of the Vendee.
Ile aux Jeux. Island of games, childrens play centre.
L'Ile d'Yeu. Island off the coast of the Vendee
Ile Noirmoutier.a beautiful and stunning island, a must on everyone's list of must see.
Ile de Re (charente Maritime) Charming, Picturesque so much to do and see
Indian Forest. Adventure parc. One of the largest adventure parks in France.
Jardin du Loriot. Bamboo gardens.
Jardins de Olfacties. Purfumed gardens at Coex, scented trails water features and so much more...
Jardins du Vent. Garden of wind driven things
Kulmino. Water tower with panoramic views and exhibition of water cycle.
L'Aqueduc de Maille Fascinating medieval water sytem
l'Aunisceane, Water park complex La Tranche-sur-Mer.
L'Ile aux Papillons Butterfly farm.
La Corniche From Les Sables to Port Bourgenay.
La Corniche Vendeene. From St.Gilles Croix de Vie to Sion-sur-l'Ocean.
La Rochelle. (Charente-Maritime)
Le Noeud Hydaulic Bazoin Picturesque water management system.
Les Salines Boat trip to discover the salt production Marais Olonne
Loges Chabotterie
Maison de l'Ane Donkey farm with rides etc.
Maison Meunerie Working watermill.
Maison de la Riviere watermill.
Maison de la vie Rurale Eco-museum to the rural life
Maison Libellules. dragonfly farm
Maison-jardins Clemenceau. St.Vincent-sur-Jard.
Manoir Reaumur. Science museum
Marais Breton.Picturesque and interesting marshlands in the north Vendee
Marais pays d'Olonne.
Marais Poitevin. 2nd largest marshland in France
Marais Salants. The salt marshes.
Markets weekly markets of the Vendee.
Mervent Forest.This ancient forest with its lakes is as interesting as it is Beautiful.
Mervent Zoo. Small but well run and ineresting zoo.
Mini Ville miniature village Ile noirmoutier.
Moulin a Elise working watermill also houses the Tourist information office..
Moulin de Raire. Working windmill.
Moulin de Ramboug. Watermill open to the public.
Moulin des Alouette. Les Hebiers,windmills including one in working condition.
Moulin des Gourmands at St.Reverend. Windmill Open to the Public.
Moulin Pocouinay. Renovated windmill with museum near Oulmes.
Museums:
Automobile de Vendee museum of motor cars, motor bikes and carriages.
Historial de la Vendee. Vendees state of the art museum at les Lucs-sur Boulogne.
musee-de-l'abbaye-st-croix. Contemporary art gallery, Les Sables d'Olonne.
Musee Deux Victories.Mouiller-en-Pareds celebrate Vendees 2 men of the 2 World Wars.
Musee Ornithologique. Stuffed birds by Taxidermist Charles Payraudeau.Chaize le Vicomte.
Musee de Traditions Populaires Collection of arts ,crafts, costumes memorbilia. Olonne-sur-Mer.
Musee des utensiles St Denis la Chevasse Museum devoted to Kitchen utensils of bygone years.
Musee Vendeen. Fontenay le Comte. One of the major Museums of the Vendee.
Musee du Coquillage. The Sea Shell collection at Les Sables d'Olonne.
Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. This small chapel on the Ile d'Yeu haswatched over sailors for centuries.
Oceabul. Swimming pool complex and well being centre St.Jean-de-Monts.
Oceanile. Swimming pool complex on the Ile de Noirmoutier, with water slide torrent rivers etc.
Parc des Dunes. Fun parc, water games and pools, ideal family entertainment.
Parcours Adventure. St.Jean-de-Monts. Adventure in the Trees. 5 courses for all the family.
Passage du Gois. The 4.5km causeway that joins the island of Noirmoutier to the mainland appears twice a day.
Petit Moulin de Chateauneuf. Join the Vrignaud family in their 300 year old Windmill and learn about milling.
Pierre Brune. Fun Park in the Mervent Forest. Water dodgums, Toboggans, Games and Frills for all the Family.
Pointe de l'Aiguillon. Large nature reserve and the Anse d'Aiguillon, also some great beaches.
Pointe du Payre. Nature reserve and one of the prettiest places in the Vendee.
Pont du Brault. The last part of the drainage system on the Marais Poitevin.
Port Bourgenay. Interesting marina and cliff top walks plus nearby golf.
Port Courdault. Last working port on the Marais Poitevin now a very attractive and relaxing spot.
Port de la Meule. Charming and picturesque fishing harbour on the Iled'Yeu.
Port du Bec. Known as "Chinese port" because of the spindle wooden jetties. A picturesque fishing harbour.
Potager Extraordinaire. A Special market garden that specialises in gourds and other rare vegetables.
Prieure de Grammont. Built by Richard the Lion Heart in the 13th Century .Open June to Sept.
Puy du Fou. The day time grand Parc and the night time spectacular Cinescenie are world famous attractions.
Refuge de Grasla. In the woods just outside of Les Bouzils is where the Vendeen army took refuge.
Roseraie de la Vendee. Superb rose gardens at St.Reverend.
Rosnay. Village at the centre of the Vendee wine growing industry. Wine route and wine tasting.
Sanctaire Salette. A follie of cascading towers, renovated for 2010.
Sealand Noirmoutier. The aquarium on the the island of Noirmoutier, cold and tropical fish, 200 different species.
St.Denis Payre. Nature reserve and observation station on the edge of the Marais Poitevin.
St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Picturesque port and marina, so much always going on
Valley de Poupet. Picturesque watermill on the river Sevre Nantais, summer music festival, and more.
Velo Rail. Commequiers.Take a trip along a disused railway line though the heart of the Bocage.
Vendee Miniature. Model Village at Bretignolles-sur-Mer. 1/10th scale model of a Vendee village of yester year.
Vieux Chateau, Ile d'Yeu. Old feudal castle sits on a rock just off the western coast of the island.
Vouvant. Listed as one of the prettiest villages in France, also as village of painters.
Abbaye de la Grainetiere Built in 1130, Les Herbiers. it has seen many attacks, cloisters and chapel are still intact
Lieu Dieu. Near Jard -sur-Mer. Built by Richard the Lion Heart.
Prieure de Grammont. Built by Richard the Lion Heart in the 13th Century .Open June to Sept.
Abbaye de L'Ile Chauvet on the Breton Marshes between Chateauneuf and Bois-en-Cene.
Abbaye-du-maillezais large abbey on the Marais Poitevin it is architecturally unique in the Poitou Saintonge..
Abbaye de St.Michel-en-l'Herm. Founded in 682 part of the abbay is open to the public.
Royal Abbaye Neuil-sur-l'Autise. Granted royal status by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Open daily throughout the year...
Adventure Parc Mervent tree top adventures.An Aerial assault course to test your skills, agility and balance.
Animaux de la Ferme This Farm and Nature wildlife park has over 500 animals.
Atlantic Toboggan. This large water park consists of a huge lake with all its fun equipment,a fabulous assembly of facilities.
Barrage de Boisse one of the hydaulic water managements,Marais Poitevin.
Bazoges-en-Pareds. The medieval keep and gardens of a Medieval Feudal castle.
Bourrine de Rosie Traditional Marais breton thatched two room cottage was until recently the home of an old lady,
CAIRN. Center for Archaeological Research Initiation and the Neolithic.A prehistory discovery centre...
Canal-de-Ceinture-des-Hollandais one of the major drainage canals of the Marais Poitevin.
Churches of importance; see also churches in the Vendee
La Baslica. St.Laurent-sur-Sevre. The main church in the Vendee's "holy Town"
Le Boupere. Fortified church looks more like a castle.
Cheffois. Medieval fortified church.
Fontenay-le-Comte. Cathedral Notre-Dame.Founded in the 12th century as an Augustinian abbey.
Lucon Cathedral.The Cathedral of Lucon dominates the skyline for miles around. Cardinal Richelieu was a Bishop here.
Mesnard la Barotiere. 11th century church of St.Christophe and the medieval wall frescos that were discovered in 1950.
La Pommeraie-sur-Sevre. 12th century church of St.Martins has some XV century Frescos on the south wall of the nave,
Notre Dame Vieux Pouzages. built around 1066 in the shape of a Latin cross it contains Medieval wall paintings.
Centre Miniers de Faymoreau. The Village, chapel, museum and exhibitions on the life of mining in the Vendee.
Chateau Adventurers. 2 grand courses of adventure for a fabulous day out with the Family.
Chateaux: see also chateaux and castles in the vendee
Chateau Commequiers. Feudal chateau with moat. Hold spectacular events during the summer.
Chateau d'Apremont. The two surviving towers were part of a renaissance chateau built in the early 1500's...
Chateau d'Ardelay The Large 15th century square tower with red tiles, the wall court yard and several buildings...
Chateau de Barbe Bleu Chateau at Tiffauges. Its most infamous resident was Gilles de Rais also known as blue beard
Chateau de l'Hermenault. In 1003 a fortified priory was built here and was annexed to the Bishops of Maillezais abbey.
Chateau dela Guignardiere. Historic Renaissance chateau, you can view it from the cellars(Cave) to the roof timbers.
Chateau La Landebaudiere. The chateau was built in 1786 by Pierre-prosper de Boisy the Marquis de Boisy,
Chateau de Noirmoutier. Built in the 12th century it has survived well through the ages retaining all its charm and character.
Chateau Talmont st.Hilaire Experience life in the middle ages in the Fortress of Richard the Lion Heart.
Chateau des Essarts. This medieval Chateau with its feudal moat sits on top a mound which dates from the 10th century.
Chateau Garnache. Built by the lords of la Garnache around 1045 by the Viscount of Thouars.
Chateau-la-Citardiere. Renaissance castle built around 1625 for Jacques de Morienne a tax collector.
Chateau Palluau. Old feudal castle hidden amongst the woods
Chateau Pouzages The Fortress dates from the X11 and X111 centuries has 12 towers including the magnificent Keep.
Chateau Sigournais. 15th Century feudal castle at Sigournais on the border between the Haut and Bas Bocage...
Chateau St.Mesmin. Built in 1370 by Pierre-de-Montfaucon in a hexagonal shape has 5 horseshoe shaped towers,
Chateau Terre Neuve Fontenay-le-Comte. Built in 1580, contains monumental fireplaces, stone carved ceilings...
Chateaumur. The smallest, yet most enchanting feudal castle in the Vendee.
Loges Chabotterie. Astonishingly evocative insight into the gentility of life in the Vendee in the years before the Revolution.
Tour Moricq The keep of the medieval castle near Angles
Vieux Chateau Ile d'Yeu, built to defend the island from the English and Spainish, but also from pirates.
Chavagne en Pallaua follie the Sanctuarie de Notre Dame de Salette.
Chemin de Fer Steam railway.The Vendee's only steam railway.
Cheval Parc horse and donkey park.
Cinescenie de Puy-du-Fou. World famous night time spectacular.
Cite des Oiseaux wild fowl reserve.
Clisson (loire Atlantique) Medieval town with an Italian feel.
Coulon. (deux Sevres) Capital of the Green Venice.
Court d'Aron Ornimental & Tropical Gardens
Daviaud Eco-museum of the Breton Marshes.
Ecluse- Pointe aux Herbes. Hydaulic feature of the Marais Poitevin.
Espace des Records Exhibition of world record.
Feeling Forest. Adventure in the tree tops.
Feerie des Santons Magnificent miniature villages peopled with 600 original santons
Folie de Finfarine. The Folly Finfarine is a tourist site that invites young and old to explore nature.
Fontenay-le-Comte Renaissance town with many attractions, Cite de Plus Beau detour de France.
Foussais Payre "Petites Cites de Character"
Grand Parc de Puy du Fou World famous Theme Park.
Green Venice The wet marshes of the Marais Poitevin. One of the major tourist attractions in France.
Haras de la Vendee. The Nation Stud, a most for horse lovers.
Historial de la Vendee. The museum of the Vendee.
Ile aux Jeux. Island of games, childrens play centre.
L'Ile d'Yeu. Island off the coast of the Vendee
Ile Noirmoutier.a beautiful and stunning island, a must on everyone's list of must see.
Ile de Re (charente Maritime) Charming, Picturesque so much to do and see
Indian Forest. Adventure parc. One of the largest adventure parks in France.
Jardin du Loriot. Bamboo gardens.
Jardins de Olfacties. Purfumed gardens at Coex, scented trails water features and so much more...
Jardins du Vent. Garden of wind driven things
Kulmino. Water tower with panoramic views and exhibition of water cycle.
L'Aqueduc de Maille Fascinating medieval water sytem
l'Aunisceane, Water park complex La Tranche-sur-Mer.
L'Ile aux Papillons Butterfly farm.
La Corniche From Les Sables to Port Bourgenay.
La Corniche Vendeene. From St.Gilles Croix de Vie to Sion-sur-l'Ocean.
La Rochelle. (Charente-Maritime)
Le Noeud Hydaulic Bazoin Picturesque water management system.
Les Salines Boat trip to discover the salt production Marais Olonne
Loges Chabotterie
Maison de l'Ane Donkey farm with rides etc.
Maison Meunerie Working watermill.
Maison de la Riviere watermill.
Maison de la vie Rurale Eco-museum to the rural life
Maison Libellules. dragonfly farm
Maison-jardins Clemenceau. St.Vincent-sur-Jard.
Manoir Reaumur. Science museum
Marais Breton.Picturesque and interesting marshlands in the north Vendee
Marais pays d'Olonne.
Marais Poitevin. 2nd largest marshland in France
Marais Salants. The salt marshes.
Markets weekly markets of the Vendee.
Mervent Forest.This ancient forest with its lakes is as interesting as it is Beautiful.
Mervent Zoo. Small but well run and ineresting zoo.
Mini Ville miniature village Ile noirmoutier.
Moulin a Elise working watermill also houses the Tourist information office..
Moulin de Raire. Working windmill.
Moulin de Ramboug. Watermill open to the public.
Moulin des Alouette. Les Hebiers,windmills including one in working condition.
Moulin des Gourmands at St.Reverend. Windmill Open to the Public.
Moulin Pocouinay. Renovated windmill with museum near Oulmes.
Museums:
Automobile de Vendee museum of motor cars, motor bikes and carriages.
Historial de la Vendee. Vendees state of the art museum at les Lucs-sur Boulogne.
musee-de-l'abbaye-st-croix. Contemporary art gallery, Les Sables d'Olonne.
Musee Deux Victories.Mouiller-en-Pareds celebrate Vendees 2 men of the 2 World Wars.
Musee Ornithologique. Stuffed birds by Taxidermist Charles Payraudeau.Chaize le Vicomte.
Musee de Traditions Populaires Collection of arts ,crafts, costumes memorbilia. Olonne-sur-Mer.
Musee des utensiles St Denis la Chevasse Museum devoted to Kitchen utensils of bygone years.
Musee Vendeen. Fontenay le Comte. One of the major Museums of the Vendee.
Musee du Coquillage. The Sea Shell collection at Les Sables d'Olonne.
Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. This small chapel on the Ile d'Yeu haswatched over sailors for centuries.
Oceabul. Swimming pool complex and well being centre St.Jean-de-Monts.
Oceanile. Swimming pool complex on the Ile de Noirmoutier, with water slide torrent rivers etc.
Parc des Dunes. Fun parc, water games and pools, ideal family entertainment.
Parcours Adventure. St.Jean-de-Monts. Adventure in the Trees. 5 courses for all the family.
Passage du Gois. The 4.5km causeway that joins the island of Noirmoutier to the mainland appears twice a day.
Petit Moulin de Chateauneuf. Join the Vrignaud family in their 300 year old Windmill and learn about milling.
Pierre Brune. Fun Park in the Mervent Forest. Water dodgums, Toboggans, Games and Frills for all the Family.
Pointe de l'Aiguillon. Large nature reserve and the Anse d'Aiguillon, also some great beaches.
Pointe du Payre. Nature reserve and one of the prettiest places in the Vendee.
Pont du Brault. The last part of the drainage system on the Marais Poitevin.
Port Bourgenay. Interesting marina and cliff top walks plus nearby golf.
Port Courdault. Last working port on the Marais Poitevin now a very attractive and relaxing spot.
Port de la Meule. Charming and picturesque fishing harbour on the Iled'Yeu.
Port du Bec. Known as "Chinese port" because of the spindle wooden jetties. A picturesque fishing harbour.
Potager Extraordinaire. A Special market garden that specialises in gourds and other rare vegetables.
Prieure de Grammont. Built by Richard the Lion Heart in the 13th Century .Open June to Sept.
Puy du Fou. The day time grand Parc and the night time spectacular Cinescenie are world famous attractions.
Refuge de Grasla. In the woods just outside of Les Bouzils is where the Vendeen army took refuge.
Roseraie de la Vendee. Superb rose gardens at St.Reverend.
Rosnay. Village at the centre of the Vendee wine growing industry. Wine route and wine tasting.
Sanctaire Salette. A follie of cascading towers, renovated for 2010.
Sealand Noirmoutier. The aquarium on the the island of Noirmoutier, cold and tropical fish, 200 different species.
St.Denis Payre. Nature reserve and observation station on the edge of the Marais Poitevin.
St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Picturesque port and marina, so much always going on
Valley de Poupet. Picturesque watermill on the river Sevre Nantais, summer music festival, and more.
Velo Rail. Commequiers.Take a trip along a disused railway line though the heart of the Bocage.
Vendee Miniature. Model Village at Bretignolles-sur-Mer. 1/10th scale model of a Vendee village of yester year.
Vieux Chateau, Ile d'Yeu. Old feudal castle sits on a rock just off the western coast of the island.
Vouvant. Listed as one of the prettiest villages in France, also as village of painters.