Discover Poiroux's charm at Camping La Tong

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Curiosities... •Menhir of "la Crulière" (classified historic building) also called "The Rock of the Devil" (viewpoint) 3- •Vineyard “AOC Fiefs Vendéens Brem” (wine cellars opened to the public).

•Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée)

Curiosities... •Romanesque Church of "Notre-Dame" (classified historic building, 12th century),poitevin style portal, with low-reliefs •The "Croisée Mairand" (a site of the Wars of Vendée) •Banks of "le Jaunay" (picnic areas) •Bridge of « La Chaize » •On both sides of “Le Jaunay”

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).

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)

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).

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... •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

New house (2016) located in a hamlet, close to the owner's accommodation and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room, wc, 2 bedrooms (2 twin beds 80) (1 bed 140), utility room. Wifi internet access. 500 m² landscaped garden, terrace (garden furniture, plancha). Carport. Owner's swimming pool (3.80x8m) shared by the 2 gîtes, open and heated from June to September. Heating (heat pump) included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 person: €8/stay; Sheet hire for 2 persons: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Gîte in a contemporary house, adjoining the owner's home and close to another gîte in a hamlet. Ground floor (access via 3 steps): living room/kitchen (combined oven/microwave), bathroom (shower, bath)/wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Wifi internet access. Private landscaped area of 40 m² with terrace (garden furniture, plancha), sun loungers available. Owner's swimming pool (3.80x8m) shared by the 2 gîtes, open and heated from June to September. Electric heating included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 2 pers. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Character gîte in the restored 18th-century outbuildings of Château de Garnaud, close to 1 other gîte, 1 year-round rental property and Lac de Finfarine. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette, sitting room (fireplace), shower room (accessible by a step), wc. 3 bedrooms (1x140) (1x140)(3x90, bathroom, accessible by a step). Wifi internet access. Extensive landscaped grounds with 500 m² enclosed private area, paved terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Heated, covered swimming pool (4.8x10m) shared with the owners and a 2nd gîte (no. H85G010212), open from 04/05 to 30/09 (closed on Sundays). Lake Finfarine, fishing on site. Horses welcome (meadow, boxes) with supplement. All-inclusive price in July and August (High Season and Very High Season prices). Options (excluding July and August): end-of-stay cleaning: €50/stay; sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €11/stay; bathroom linen hire: €8/stay/person. The owner provides the wood (recommended price based on 50 to 70€ per stere). The 1st fire is free. In addition: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 20 kWh/day for current consumption), to be paid to the owner.

Old house located in a hamlet, adjoining a studio flat, close to the owners' accommodation. Ground floor: living room/kitchen area (washing machine), 2 bedrooms with access via 2 steps down (1 double bed) (2 single beds), shower room, wc. No Wifi. 36 m² enclosed landscaped garden (terrace with awning, garden furniture, barbecue). Possibility of access to the owners' swimming pool on request with supplement on arrival. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €12/stay; Towel hire: €10/stay. Additional charges: Electric heating: individual meter reading on heating.

Old house located in a hamlet, adjoining other dwellings, close to the owners' accommodation and another gîte. Ground floor: living room, kitchen with access down 2 steps (washing machine), 2 bedrooms (1 double bed) (2 single beds), shower room, wc. Fenced landscaped grounds of 150 m² (terrace, garden furniture, barbecue). Access to the owners' swimming pool available on request, with a supplement payable on arrival.

Gîte converted in 2015 in a renovated former farmhouse, located in a hamlet close to Lac de Finfarine. Ground floor: living room (decorative fireplace), kitchen, wc, utility room. First floor: 3 bedrooms (1 bed 160) (2 beds 90) (2 beds 90), beds fitted with duvets, bathroom/wc, shower room/wc. Limited telephone service. Wifi internet access. Duvet cover hire, house linen on request. Partially enclosed, partly sloping grounds of 1500 m² (garden furniture, barbecue). Options: end-of-stay cleaning: €70 (€80/stay for professionals); single sheet hire: €14.50/stay; double sheet hire: €16.50/stay; bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Additional charge: oil-fired central heating: €12.50/night (payable to the owner).

This house is situated in the countryside on an enclosed property of 1 hectare, 4 km from the market town of Grosbreuil. The gîte comprises a lounge/living area with TV (2 double beds), a half-open connecting bedroom (1 double bed), a kitchen area, a shower room and a WC. Wifi internet access. Car park. Access to the gîte via a shared corridor with 1 guest room for 2 people (H85H019916). Shared laundry room (gîte and chambre d'hôtes). Outside, you can enjoy the shared outdoor areas: unheated indoor swimming pool (5x10m), with waterslide open from 1 May to 30 October, bowling green. A wellness area is also available on request, with a sauna, massage table and relaxing armchair with massage belt. Entrance shared with the guest room (H85H019916). Shower room and WC accessible to people with reduced mobility.

This guest house is located in the countryside on an enclosed property of 1 hectare, 4 km from the town of Grosbreuil. 2 guest rooms are in a new outbuilding (2019) of the owner's house. On the garden floor, you will find a family suite with terrace, accessible to people with reduced mobility: 2 semi-open communicating bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 twin beds 90), 1 lounge with TV, a shower room and a WC. The first floor comprises a double bedroom with terrace (1 bed 140 with electric slatted base), a sitting area with TV, a shower room and a WC. Outside, you can enjoy the indoor swimming pool (5x10m) with waterslide, open from May to September, and the bowling green. There is also a wellness area with sauna, elliptical trainer, massage table and relaxing chair with massage belt. The entrance to the guest rooms is independent. Wifi internet access. Car park. Vendée Globe info for the Chambre Libellule: On request for 2 adults + 2 children: €600 for 3 nights between 8 and 11/11/2024. Extra bed possible for the double room (€20/night). Pets on request. Reduced rates for 3 nights or more (contact the owners for details).

These locks constitute a remarkable hydraulic junction. It is the point of convergence of the main rivers of the Marais Poitevin where Deux-Sèvres, Charente-Maritime and Vendée meet. Several locks form this exceptional and ingenious hydraulic junction allowing the management of water in the Marais. You will find in Bazoin the only pier allowing to make the junction between the Charente-Maritime and the wet marsh (Venise Verte).

This small town with its many footbridges crossing the narrow conches of the Marais Poitevin, is a former fishing village, now a charming town, alive all year round. It is the ideal place for nature activities, and is the starting point for many hiking trails and boat trips. It is also possible to go for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on horseback. The flat terrain is ideal for bike rides and you will enjoy riding along the typical houses of the Marais Poitevin along the Sèvre river. It is also the only place in the Marais that offers cruises on a restaurant boat. While passing through Damvix, don't forget to stroll on its port and to make a detour by its church Saint-Guy.

Character honeys collected locally by our bees on the flowers of the Poitevin marsh. Glass hive and exhibition at the farm, come and discover the life of these bees in the lock house of Bourdettes. Tasting at the farm.

Situated between Arçais and Damvix on the navigable network of the Sèvre Niortaise river, the Bourdettes includes a lock (1862-1872) and a drawbridge with cables (rebuilt in 2003) to allow for road traffic by joining the D 102 to the D 104, and river traffic for the passage of maintenance barges to Marans or to Niort.

We are a family farm in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. We have various activities: Livestock 350 goats, cheese, cereal crops and rearing suckler cows limousines bio. We invite you every Tuesday and Friday from 17h to 19h, to visit the farm and see the cheese. We will offer you to taste cheese and watch the milking takes place at 18pm. We are also present on the markets of Niort (Saturday), from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Sunday) of Frontenay-Rohan-Rohan (Tuesday) and Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon (1 and 3rd Wednesday of the month).

The pollard ash has been present en masse in the Marais Poitevin since the 19th century. At that time, great works of draining the wet marsh were undertaken. The ash tree was preferred to many other tree species because it has the advantage of being very tolerant to water, it allows to consolidate the banks, to heat the habitats, and to serve as a refuge for many animal species. Keep your eyes open during your walks, you will find them lined up along the conches, offering magnificent photographic shots.

It is a natural space of 8 ha, in the heart of the wild marsh, in which are presented more than 70 species of birds of the Marais Poitevin and the domestic animals created in the Poitou. In order to recognize them, information panels and initiation modules to ornithology are at your disposal along the discovery path. You can also learn to recognize the trees and wild plants of the wet marsh. At the end of the visit, a film will make you fly over the landscapes of the Marais Poitevin and you will discover in their intimacy the birds of this region. A labyrinth awaits you, punctuated with educational panels on migration.

Stretching forward from the Broue d'Arçais, the two village-streets are at the beginning of the eighteenth century qualified as considerable by Claude Masse, ordinary engineer and geographer of the king, thus signalling an important river trade. Their houses have a double exposure: on the river leading to the marsh and to the cultivated fields. The name of the River, an amphibious district, is linked to its membership in the world of water. As for Monfaucon, an islet inhabited since the Celtic era (the discovery of bronze axes), is in the Middle Ages the seat of the seigneurry of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main artery is the Rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the former communal port partially built during the Grand Travaux du Marais poitevin. The village still retains a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, ferry tail...).

Monfaucon, an island inhabited since Celtic times (bronze axes have been found), was in the Middle Ages the seat of the lordship of the canons of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand de Poitiers. Its main street is the rue de la Venise Verte and the pier of Montfaucon corresponds to the old communal harbor partly developed during the Great Works of the Marais Poitevin. The village still has a small rural heritage (bread oven, ponne, boulite, ferry tail...).

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

< B >In the heart of the holiday village, by the lake, on the edge of the forest... Our restaurant welcomes you in a warm and cosy atmosphere, to serve you tasty home-cooked meals. Fresh, local and seasonal produce. Book online or by phone. Groups welcome on request.

Traditional dishes, pizzas...

In the centre of Talmont, a stone's throw from the medieval castle, the Brasserie Ô Château offers a limited menu, made with fresh seasonal produce. As well as the quality of the dishes, it's the warm welcome that counts. A dynamic team, available and full of little attentions for you. Service in the dining room (air-conditioned) and on the terrace. Group receptions for up to 30 people. Pets allowed on the terrace only. Restaurant open : - in July and August, open for lunch and dinner, except all day Monday and Sunday evening. - Out of season, open for lunch every day except Wednesday, Friday evening and Saturday evening. Service from 12pm to 2pm at lunchtime and from 7pm to 9pm in the evening.

Workers' restaurant in Grosbreuil.

Conceived and run by Maïwenn and Franck, La Base Guinguette is a warm, family-friendly summer venue on the banks of the Chapelle lake, a stone's throw from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire castle. Come and relax, enjoy the music, share a meal with friends or simply enjoy the sunset in a friendly, no-fuss atmosphere. All summer long, there are almost 60 concerts and evening events on the waterfront, with live bands, blind tests, karaoke, dances, entertainment and festive get-togethers. The spirit remains the same: simple, human moments, and a guinguette designed for everyone. The home-cooked, local cuisine is prepared on the spot, using fresh produce and paying real attention to quality. Here, we serve and clear up as if we were at home: a participative approach that is part of the identity of the place, promoting proximity, conviviality and respect for the natural environment. Between two songs, you can enjoy outdoor games (pétanque, cornhole, mölkky, darts, etc.) or relax by the water. The site has a large free car park, a bowling green, shaded areas and facilities designed to welcome everyone in the best possible conditions. In 2026, a number of improvements have been made to improve traffic flow and make the experience even more pleasant during the busy summer months, without ever losing the guinguette spirit of sharing, simplicity and good humour. Open from 1 April to 30 September 2026, La Base Guinguette lives to the rhythm of the sun: on sunny days, the site comes to life; when it rains, the guinguette simply takes a breather before reopening as soon as the sun returns. It's a lively, sincere and cheerful place, where every visit feels a bit like coming home. Follow us on social media to find out about the full programme and the season's surprises.

In the centre of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, restaurant serving African cuisine. Specialities from Cameroon, Senegal, Congo, Kenya, South Africa and North Africa. Maafé, couscous, boiled chicken, Yassa chicken or fish, colombo, depending on the season. And also traditional cuisine (steak and chips). The restaurant offers a set lunch menu and à la carte dishes in the evening.

Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and Italian cuisine. On the premises or to take away.

Home-made burgers, kebabs, tacos, paninis, salads. On the premises or to take away.

Traditional restaurant and atmospheric bar.

Galette prepared by hand, the old-fashioned way. Also burgers, entrecôtes, Vendeen ham with home fries all year round. Takeaway dishes.

Facilities and services: Play area - Access to sanitary facilities (except from October to March) - Access to rubbish bin - Water - Electricity - Drainage - Wifi (fee payable) Prices: From €15.00 to €35.00 (water and electricity included) See campsite details

La Tong campsite is the place to be! Come and spend your holidays in peace and quiet, away from the summer crowds, at our wooded family campsite. Close to beaches and numerous activities (less than 15 minutes away). Free, unlimited WiFi throughout the campsite. Mini golf course. Entertainment once a week. Toilets adapted for disabled people. Basic package (1 pitch for 1 to 6 people + 1 car for one night including electricity, water, tourist tax and wifi): from €8 to €25/day. Additional information: - the campsite has bare pitches - the campsite has pitches for seasonal workers from outside the campsite - the campsite accepts pets: €2

In the Vendée, part of a detached house for rent in the commune of Poiroux. In the countryside and 10 km from the sea. Kitchen, living room with sofa bed, two bedrooms and bathroom. Garden furniture and barbecue available. Very close to the Finfarine lake and 15 kilometres from Les Sables d'Olonne.

Furnished apartment in Talmont saint Hilaire

New house (2016) located in a hamlet, close to the owner's accommodation and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room, wc, 2 bedrooms (2 twin beds 80) (1 bed 140), utility room. Wifi internet access. 500 m² landscaped garden, terrace (garden furniture, plancha). Carport. Owner's swimming pool (3.80x8m) shared by the 2 gîtes, open and heated from June to September. Heating (heat pump) included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 person: €8/stay; Sheet hire for 2 persons: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Gîte in a contemporary house, adjoining the owner's home and close to another gîte in a hamlet. Ground floor (access via 3 steps): living room/kitchen (combined oven/microwave), bathroom (shower, bath)/wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Wifi internet access. Private landscaped area of 40 m² with terrace (garden furniture, plancha), sun loungers available. Owner's swimming pool (3.80x8m) shared by the 2 gîtes, open and heated from June to September. Electric heating included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 2 pers. 10€/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 8€/pers/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Furnished apartment in Talmont saint Hilaire

Furnished apartment in Talmont saint Hilaire