This
attractive village just a few kilometers north of Marieul-sur-Lay has the appearance of being an island, in fact
it sits on an narrow peninsula in the Lac du Marillet. The lake was created by
the barrage that dammed the river Marillet and its tributary la Moinie, finished
in 1987 the125 hectare lake is the second largest in the Vendée and holds a
reserve of 7,200.000cubic meters of water. The lake and its surrounding lands
are ideal for fishing and also enjoying charming walks in a very quiet and
picturesque setting.