Discover the treasures of Saint-cyr-en-talmondais at camping L'ARDILLER

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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... •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... •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) •"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

The Ateepeek campsite is a far cry from traditional campsite concepts, and is ideal for nature lovers. In a sumptuous green setting in the Vendée, this campsite has decided to get back to its roots. A new definition of camping is being proposed by Ateepeek, who want to offer a model more in tune with today's concerns. As part of a sustainable development approach, this type of accommodation booking should appeal to many holidaymakers. Open all year round to both classic and unusual accommodation, travellers can experience a range of different atmospheres. Chalets, mobile homes and caravans are all available. In the heart of the Vendée, everything has been planned for a real change of scenery. A department rich in sites to discover and festivities, all the ingredients for a successful holiday have been brought together. An exciting programme can be put together to make the most of your stay at this exceptional campsite.

Gîte adjoining an outbuilding, renovated in 2021 and sleeps 4. On the ground floor, you will find a lounge/living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed), 1 shower room and 1 WC. A mezzanine with sloping ceilings (1.80 m at its highest point) can be used as a relaxation area. There is a 900m² fully enclosed outdoor area with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Private parking on the property. Occasional access by the owners to the vegetable garden. Heating included. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Bed linen for 2 people: €10/bed; Bathroom linen: €8/stay.

At LES WAZOS, everything is done to make a cosy nest for two. A pretty house located in a small village 5 minutes from the Marais Poitevin (Communal du Gorgeais) and just 20 minutes from the ocean. Recently refurbished, this 57 m2 gîte offers a host of great features, including materials in contemporary colours, a super-comfortable king-size bed to make your nights as comfortable as a hotel, a pleasant shower room and a large terrace with garden furniture. The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, oven, Nespresso coffee machine, etc.) and you'll enjoy air conditioning on summer days. For your comfort, RUGS ARE PROVIDED. You will enjoy a large bathroom with a window that provides plenty of light. It comprises : - a large, modern shower - a WC separated by a wall - a washbasin with a large round wooden mirror. There is a console for your belongings and a hairdryer, straightener and various toiletries are available. Shower gel and towels are provided. Disconnect from everyday life by enjoying the surrounding countryside and visiting the must-see places: Nature lovers? Leave the gîte on foot or by bike and the walks are at your disposal. Fancy the ocean? La Tranche-sur-Mer and its surfing waves are 20 minutes away, and Les Sables d'Olonne and its embankment 30 minutes. Looking for a unique experience? Le Puy du Fou, with its incredible shows, is just 1 hour away. Are you a history buff? There are plenty of places to visit that will delight you: Château de Tiffauges, Abbaye de Maillezais, Château médiéval de Pouzauges... The Wazos, an ocean of nature.

Nestling between land and sea on the Vendée coast, the Gîte de la Maugerie is less than 10 minutes from the beaches of La Tranche-sur-Mer and Longeville-sur-Mer. It's the ideal base for a seaside holiday, while enjoying a break in the countryside. This comfortable, light-filled gîte can accommodate 4 to 6 people for a weekend or longer stay by the sea. This is a new 100m² house with an enclosed garden planted with trees. The house has a large living room with a fitted kitchen opening onto a pleasant terrace, two bedrooms, a shower room, a separate toilet, a garage and parking spaces on the property. Pets are welcome.

Detached renovated former barn situated in a hamlet. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette (VCR), utility room (washing machine with dryer, freezer), wc, 2 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed, wc, shower room) (2 x 90cm beds). First floor: mezzanine (sleeping area), shower room, wc, 2 bedrooms each with 1 double bed (140cm). Wifi internet access. Landscaped garden of 2000 m² with enclosed area of 240 m² (terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, garden shed, private above-ground swimming pool (diam. 5.5 m) open from 01/06 to 30/09). Indian Forest leisure park in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits 7 km away. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €50/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Extra charge: Oil heating package: 10€/day (to be paid to the owner).

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...).

Picnic area in Arçais direction Damvix with tables and benches.

Home cooking.

The Clos de la Court d'Aron restaurant welcomes you to the former stables of the château, an enchanting setting steeped in history. From Easter to September: Wednesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. Out of season, we can organise private receptions with friends or family, or business events, by prior arrangement. The restaurant is part of the "Fou d'local au resto" initiative: gourmet, refined cuisine based on seasonal, organic and local produce! The menu changes every week depending on what's available at the market and when the fish is auctioned. Bookings can be made online: www.courtdaron.com/reservations

American West-style cuisine: wood-grilled meats, cowboy-style burgers, buffalo meat... Entertainment & events, concerts.

Bar

Les Terrasses du Graon is a bar-restaurant serving traditional cuisine, with a large dining room and terrace offering exceptional views over Lac du Graon. Theme evenings (blind test, karaoke, Sunday jazz swing and numerous concerts) and the icing on the cake: Oyster Bar every Sunday. We can cater for all your events, weddings, birthdays, banquets, etc. Open from Thursday to Monday for lunch and dinner. July and August 7 days a week.

Traditional cuisine with regional dishes.

Meticulous, homemade cooking using fresh produce. Various menus and burgers. On the premises or to take away. Theme evenings.

Takeaway pizzas

Thierry and Marie-France welcome you to their 3 guest rooms in the outbuildings of an old farmhouse. Reception room. Garden with garden furniture. Parking on the property. Restaurant 500 m away. Owner's farm 500 m away. 1 bedroom for 3 people (2 twin beds 90x200, 1 bed 90x200), 1 bedroom for 2 people (2 twin beds 90x90) and 1 bedroom for 2 people (1 bed 160x200). Shower room, wc, separate entrance and private terrace for each bedroom. Table d'hôtes by prior arrangement (closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays).

2 guest rooms

Furnished apartment in Saint Cyr en Talmondais

Furnished apartment in Saint Cyr en Talmondais

Furnished apartment in Saint Cyr en Talmondais in a residential park

Large, charming gîte (220m²) in a coastal location with a garden planted with trees and flowers, 15 minutes from the ocean. Nearby hiking and cycling routes. Floral park 250 metres away. Indian Forest (adventure park and tree climbing) 10 kilometres away. O'Gliss Park water park 7 kilometres away.

3 guest rooms

In the former stables of the Château de Saint-Cyr en Talmondais, in the heart of 1,000m² of parkland, five bedrooms including a dormitory and a PRM suite. Le Clos de la Court d'Aron welcomes you to its restful, comfortable and carefully decorated rooms. The soft, natural tones of the clay paint give the rooms a feeling of well-being and relaxation, while the exposed beams add charm and romance. The property features an enclosed, landscaped garden with heated outdoor swimming pool (May to September). Local, home-cooked breakfast. Le Clos de la Court d'Aron also has a restaurant open from April to September. Seminars are available all year round. Reception for up to 60 people seated and 100 standing. 15 minutes from the beaches.

In the heart of ten hectares property, stay in the Domaine de l'Amiral, a charming house built in the 15th century and located in a peaceful place between La Tranche sur Mer and Talmont Saint Hilaire. You may enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, and the flowered garden. This 230m² house combines perfectly the traditional style and modern comfort. The ground floor is composed of a large living room with an open-plan kitchen, a master bedroom with a king size bed (can be divided in two simple beds) and an en suite shower room. The ground floor has a disabled access. The swimming pool is accessible from the living room. At the first floor : the dormitory room includes 4 simple beds (2 bunk beds, 1 kign size bed divisible in two), a bed room with a king size bed (divisible in two simple beds), a shower room, a family room with a king size bed (divisible in two beds) in one part, ans in the other part : a trundle simple bed adjustable in a king size bed, and an en suite bathroom. The family room has its own entry. The large garden and its terrace are perfect to enjoy a breakfast in the sun, the barbecue, table football and table tennis are at your disposal. The house is ideal to welcome groups or families! If needed, it is possible to put your bikes and paddleboard car be put in a locked shed. Horses are also welcome in pension in the fields or in the stable.