Local discoveries at Camping Domaine de la Fonteclose

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre-Dame" (19th century), painting by Henry Simon representing the "Handing-over of the monstrance by the King Louis XIII to the parish of Riez"

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre-Dame" (19th century), painting by Henry Simon representing the "Handing-over of the monstrance by the King Louis XIII to the parish of Riez" •Flora and fauna of the marshes of Riez. •Ecomuseum of the Bois Juquaud’s thatched cottage (traditional house of the Vendéen Marsh, Museum of France) •The garden of « Rigonneries» •The fauna of the marshes of “Riez” •The flora of the marshes of “Riez”

Curiosties... •Church (17th and 19th century), baroque altarpieces, paintings by Henry Simon •Chapel of "Notre Dame de la Pitié" (in the old cemetery) •Chapel of “Notre Dame de Toutes Grâces” (Sion) •Active salt marshes of “la Vie", •Lock of "Grollier" •"Base des Vallées" (nautical activities, picnic areas) •Firing range •Monument of "les Mattes" (stèle Louis de la Rochejaquelein) •Ecomuseum of the Bois Juquaud’s thatched cottage (traditional house of the Vendéen Marsh, Museum of France) •Court of Baisse (traditional farm of the Vendéen Marsh) •Vendéenne Corniche (classified site since 1926) •Rocks of the "Cinq Pineaux", "Trou du Diable" •National forest on 600 ha (evergreen oaks, maritime pines, picnic tables, bridle path and pedestrian paths) •"Jardin des Rigonneries" (garden). •The flora of the marshes of “Riez”

Curiosities... •Church of "Saint Maixent " (13th, 14th and 20th century) •The "Pierre de Criée" (classified historic building) of the old church (formerly used for the local declarations). •” Dolbeau, toute une Vie”

Curiosities... •Lock of "Grollier" •Firing range •Court of Baisse (traditional farm of the Vendéen Marsh) •National forest on 600 ha (evergreen oaks, maritime pines, picnic tables, bridle path and pedestrian paths)

Curiosties... •Church of "Saint Reverend" (19th century), Treasure of the Church (bells, monstrance…) •Windmill of "les Gourmands" (old windmill built in 1842) •"Roseraie de Vendée" (950 varieties on 3 ha with 8 000 rose trees). •The refuge of father “Petiot” •The bocage and the its sunken roads

Curiosities... •Church of "Saint Reverend" (19th century), Treasure of the Church (bells, monstrance…) •Windmill of "les Gourmands" (old windmill built in 1842) •"Roseraie de Vendée" (950 varieties on 3 ha with 8 000 rose trees). •The refuge of father “Petiot” •The bocage and the its sunken roads

Curiosites... •Church of "Saint Jean Baptiste" (19th and 20th century) •The castle of “Beaumarchais” 2- • In the discovery of the Swamps of “Jaunay“ 1- •The “Jaunay” bridge 3- •House of the Court (former manor house with a 17th century entrance, summer exhibitions) 4- •Archaeological Crypt (Merovingian and medieval burials). •Both sides of “Le Jaunay” 5- •The “David” cross 6-

Curiosities... •Church of "Notre Dame" (14th and 20th century) and its stained glass windows •Old fairground (alignment of granite stones) •Lake of the "Gué Gorand" (4 km walk around the lake, picnic areas) •"Jardin des Olfacties" (a two-hour visit through a botanical garden of 5 ha with 3 500 varieties of fragrant plants). •Castle of l’Audardière

Curiosities ... •The Washtub of «L’Aiguillon sur Vie » •Church of "Notre Dame", entirely restored (19th century) •Picturesque areas : fountain and communal washtub, "travail à boeufs" •Lake of "le Jaunay" (pedestrian path around the lake, 40 ha of natural spaces, picnic areas) •Public Golf of "les Fontenelles" (18 hole course, practice area, restaurant).

Located close to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and just a few kilometres from the beaches, Domaine La Fonteclose **** opens its doors to you in the heart of a calm, family-friendly residential environment. Come and discover this superb site, where we have everything you need to enjoy yourself and relax. Take a dip in our indoor swimming pool and soak up the sun in the jacuzzi or have fun on the waterslide. Even the little ones can have fun in the paddling pool. A host of facilities, including a pétanque court, multi-sports pitch and playground, are available to help you have a great time. Take the time to relax with friends or family in our bar, snack restaurant and choose what takes your fancy, open in July and August. Entertainment for all the family is organised during the summer.

Old farmhouse renovated in 2003, close to the owner's home, 500 m from the centre of the village. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchenette, shower room, wc, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed) (2 single beds) (1 double bed), shower room/wc. Limited telephone service. Wifi internet access. Carport. 2000 m² grounds (garden furniture, barbecue, swing set), small enclosed private pond on site (fishing possible). Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Additional charges: Oil-fired central heating: 10€/day (to be paid to the owner), Visitor's tax.

2-person gîte in an old stable, adjoining another gîte, located in a hamlet, on a 3000 m² enclosed property. Reception room on site. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, wc. Access via 2 steps: 1 bedroom (1 double bed), shower room. Private 30 m² terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Cycle track 500 m away: Tourist tax (payable on site).

Gîte in an old farmhouse, fully adapted for people with reduced mobility, adjoining another gîte, located in a hamlet, on a 3000 m² enclosed property. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (fireplace, radio/CD), 2 shower rooms, 2 wc, 4 bedrooms (3 beds 90) (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90) (1 bed 140, 2 pull-out beds 80). Fenced landscaped grounds of 100 m², 2 terraces (garden furniture, barbecue, 1 arbour). Cycle track 500 m away: Sheet hire for 1 and 2 pers. 10 €/pair Extra charge: Tourist tax to be paid on site.

Ideally situated by the sea in the Vendée between 2 seaside resorts, 10 minutes from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Saint-Jean-de-Monts, La Marzelle campsite is located in the commune of Saint Hilaire de Riez. 14 km of beaches to discover! Take advantage of the campsite's heated indoor swimming pool, play areas and petanque area. We offer you a relaxing and peaceful holiday close to nature with very modern, comfortable mobile homes. Perfect for getting together with family or friends.

Renovated old house situated in a hamlet on the edge of the marsh, adjoining the owner's dwelling. Ground floor: living room/kitchen with wood-burning stove (radio/CD), unheated veranda, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Wifi internet access. Private gravelled courtyard (garden furniture, barbecue). 5000 m² of landscaped grounds shared with the owner. Bikes available. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 pers. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Wood: The owner provides the wood (between 50 and 70€ per stere). The 1st fire is free. Tourist tax extra.

In an art class designed for the very young, your children will use Branche le pantin to find the shapes hidden in the works of Charles Milcendeau... before using them to draw! This event includes 1 free accompanying adult per sibling. Any additional accompanying adult will be refused access to the workshop. This appointment does not include a full tour of the museum. Children aged 3 to 5 - booking required

As part of an art education programme designed for the very young, your children will work with Branche the puppet to find the animals Charles Milcendeau used in his works... and then simply redraw them! This event includes 1 free accompanying adult per child. Any additional accompanying adult will be refused access to the workshop. This appointment does not include a full tour of the museum. Children aged 3 to 5 - booking required

We welcome you to our comfortable mobile homes in a green setting just 5 km from the beaches of Saint Hilaire de Riez and Saint Gilles Croix de Vie. You can relax by our beautiful aquatic area with its indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and children's paddling pool. Enjoy the restaurant and its lively, original evenings. Summer atmosphere guaranteed.

The 2026 exhibition invites you to discover the works in the permanent collection. Throughout his life, Charles Milcendeau strove to depict the marsh, its inhabitants and the rural life that was so dear to his heart. Plunge into the heart of Soullans in the early 20th century and discover the artist's house and garden in the very heart of the marsh. Ages 8 and up - Prior booking required

Bridge near the small canal

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

The coal mines were extremely important from the 17th century.

Born from the whims of the relief and the fervour of an Abbot, it makes its appearance at the bend in the path that climbs to the Chapelle Largeau. Like a guide or a lighthouse, soothing by its serene presence, and so eternal: the Chapel of Saint Joseph stands at the top of the Ouin Valley. The traveller may be astonished, moved or meditate in front of this majesty. It proudly dominates this valley, at the bottom of which, the river Ouin, runs alongside, meanders and separates, sometimes the Maine et Loire, the Vendée or the Deux Sèvres. At the height of the trilogy, the parish itself was, over the centuries, under the dependence of three dioceses: Maillezais, La Rochelle and Poitiers! »

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Wheat flour (1kg per batch of 10kg, 25kg) Place of sale : At the farm from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm

Products: rape honey, sunflower, acacia, chestnut or all flowers in pots of 250 g or 500 g whole year. 20 hives. Places of sale: by appointment at home Cerizay weekly market on Saturday morning. Free tasting possible.

Products: pig coin box or retail, custom, canned (rillettes, pâté). Operation of 23 ha (30 sows). Groups welcome. Point of sale: In order to farm, AMAP Breuil-Chaussee, and Cerizay Moncoutant, Proxi store in Mauleon and Biocoop store Bressuire.

50 hives. Products: Honey and Gingerbread sale Locations: Farmers markets and supermarkets.

Working-class family restaurant open for lunch from Monday to Friday. Conviviality, sharing, traditional French cuisine. Lunchtime service 12pm/14pm. Reservations recommended. (1st service 12h and 2nd service 13h15) We offer a buffet of starters, a choice of 6 main courses, a dessert buffet, 1/4 bottle of wine and coffee, at an average price of €15.90. During the summer, a shaded or sunny terrace is available (from April to October, weather permitting). Opening hours 8h/16h With pleasure !!!!

The chef's speciality: Margate blanquette. Another of the restaurant's specialities is fresh local produce cooked on an authentic Spanish plancha. An invitation to come and rediscover the true flavours of our region as a couple, with friends or with the kids. INFORMATION COVID-19 Reopening on 19 June 2020. Slate only (reduced menu). Health measures : Hydro-alcoholic gel available Reservation required Tables 1 metre apart.

L'Oriental Xpress is a restaurant offering Moroccan-inspired cuisine with a French twist. At lunchtime on weekdays, you'll also be offered culinary stops along the route of an imaginary train (the Oriental Xpress), making a different stop every week: Barcelona, Lyon, Milan, Athens or Istanbul, offering customers a dish of the day featuring Mediterranean or traditional French cuisine. An extensive wine list, featuring French (including grands crus), Moroccan and Lebanese wines at all price points, should provide something for everyone. An air-conditioned dining room with a refined, sophisticated decor inspired by the Orient Express and Moroccan style awaits you. OPEN FOR St Sylvester's Eve (Menu at the bottom of the page in PDF format)

Fast food restaurant offering burger and chips menus, desserts and milkshakes.

The QG restaurant, located on the 1st floor of the casino, offers a breathtaking view of the city, creating a unique atmosphere for your meals. Open every day for lunch and dinner, it offers generous, traditional cuisine under the direction of chef Florian Lamelot. The restaurant is open to all, no ID required.

Jules & John brings together a bakery and a takeaway and on-site restaurant in one place. Visitors can find breads, pastries, burgers, salads and options for gourmet breaks throughout the day. The establishment is located close to the town centre and the port, making it a convenient stop-off point during a visit to Saint Gilles Croix De Vie.

All our dishes are made with fresh produce, with suggestions to suit the seasons. 80% of our dishes are made to order. A team dedicated to your well-being and comfort.

Florence and Hervé warmly welcome you to their family-run restaurant, serving traditional cuisine.

Located close to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and just a few kilometres from the beaches, Domaine La Fonteclose **** opens its doors to you in the heart of a calm, family-friendly residential environment. Come and discover this superb site, where we have everything you need to enjoy yourself and relax. Take a dip in our indoor swimming pool and soak up the sun in the jacuzzi or have fun on the waterslide. Even the little ones can have fun in the paddling pool. A host of facilities, including a pétanque court, multi-sports pitch and playground, are available to help you have a great time. Take the time to relax with friends or family in our bar, snack restaurant and choose what takes your fancy, open in July and August. Entertainment for all the family is organised during the summer.

Opening of 37 high comfort mobile homes emplacements from spring 2025. Located 8 km from the beaches of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, this family campsite ensures your comfort and offers activities adapted to everyone. Warm and unspoiled resort, it offers you a colorful and unforgettable holiday.

Treat yourself to a moment of conviviality and get to know the other residents. Relax by our heated swimming pool and enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding area. Discover our beautiful region through the seasons and admire its many-sided landscapes. There's so much to do in the Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie area.

Old farmhouse renovated in 2003, close to the owner's home, 500 m from the centre of the village. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchenette, shower room, wc, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed) (2 single beds) (1 double bed), shower room/wc. Limited telephone service. Wifi internet access. Carport. 2000 m² grounds (garden furniture, barbecue, swing set), small enclosed private pond on site (fishing possible). Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Additional charges: Oil-fired central heating: 10€/day (to be paid to the owner), Visitor's tax.

Discover the pleasures and beauty of the Vendée by staying at your Les Vallées campsite in the seaside resort of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez. We welcome you to a natural setting, untouched by tourist development, close to the Atlantic and the salt marshes. If you're looking for a quiet, friendly place in a natural setting, the 2-star Les Vallées campsite is the place for you. Just 500 m from the campsite are two rivers: the Ligneron, a freshwater river, and La Vie, a saltwater river, so both freshwater and saltwater anglers will find something to suit them right next to the campsite. 1.3 km from the shops and just 10 minutes from the beaches of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie or Saint Hilaire de Riez. On-site facilities include a heated swimming pool, washing machine and tumble dryer (€), free Wi-Fi, a playground (trampoline, table tennis, boules, etc.) and a children's playground.

Open and paying all year round, 24 hours a day 7km from the sea 5 km from the town centre 10 pitches Water and drainage available From 1 June to 30 September, stays are limited to 96 hours (4 days). Outside this period there is no time limit.

In the peace and quiet of the countryside, 7 km from the beaches and 5 km from the shops. We welcome you to our Vendée house. Our rooms have en-suite bathrooms and WCs, and each has its own private entrance. The price includes breakfast. Summer kitchen available. Bicycles available. Cot available. Extra bed available on request. 75 € / night, but the rate drops to 70 € / night from 2 nights booked.

160 cm bed, bathroom with shower, separate wc, breakfast with the owners. Heated and covered swimming pool from 1 April.