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Les Essarts

Sud Vendee.. Haut Bocage.. Coastal Region.. Marais Poitevin.. Marais Breton.. Bas Bocage.. Plaine.. Marais Olonne..
Situated in the leafy bocage this small town has the remains of a feudal castle which was first built in the 10th century. It was of considerable importance during the middle ages.
The centre of the town is dominated by the church which was rebuilt in the 19th century in the Gothic style, though the crypt of an ancient priory built in the 11th century in Romanesque style with 3 aisles, sculptured pillars and medieval frescos is below and can be visited.
Parc Saint-Michel a 6hectare park with majestic trees around a maison de maitre.

Restaurants;Au Bon Accueil. 19, Place Champ de Foire.  Tel. 02 51 62 80 41.
                  
La Flaniche.  Place Champ de Foire.  Tel. 02 51 62 92 40.
                  
Le Pinier-l'Echangeur.  Le Pinier.  Tel.02 51 62 81 69.
                  
Le Jardin de l'Humeau. 11, Ave Promenade.  Tel. 02 51 48 40 89.
                  
La Poste. 35, rue de General de Gauille.  Tel. 02 51 62 88 84.


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