Explore La Barre-de-Monts from La Darotte

C'est une jolie promenade familiale autour de la station de Fromentine, alternant les sentiers ombragés de la forêt avec le littoral ouvert sur la Baie de Bourgneuf, pour revenir dans les ruelles de Fromentine. A marée basse, vous pourrez apercevoir le Passage du Gois reliant le continent à l'île de Noirmoutier.

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... •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)

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”

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”

New house located in a hamlet 1 km from Fromentine, close to two other gîtes and the owner's home. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90 that can be twinned into a bed 180), separate toilet. Landscaped grounds of 400 m² with an enclosed area of 300 m² to the rear, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, awning). Garden shed for safe parking of bicycles. Common to all 3 gîtes: children's play area (swings, slides), jeu de boules and pitch with football goals. Sailing school 2 km and sand yachting school 3 km. Numerous cycle paths nearby. Shops 500 m away. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire: €12/bed/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Extra charge: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption); tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

New house located in a hamlet 1 km from Fromentine, close to two other gîtes and the owner's home. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc (accessible for people with reduced mobility), 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90 that can be twinned to form a bed 180), separate toilet. Landscaped grounds of 400 m² with an enclosed area of 300 m² to the rear, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, awning). Garden shed for safe parking of bicycles. Common to all 3 gîtes: children's play area (swings, slides), jeu de boules and pitch with football goals. Sailing school 2 km and sand yachting school 3 km. Numerous cycle paths nearby. Shops 500 m away. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire: €12/bed/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption); tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

Renovated 1960s house, located in a hamlet 1 km from Fromentine, close to 2 other gîtes and the owner's home. Raised ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen with fireplace, shower room, wc. 4 bedrooms (1 double bed 160) (2 twin beds 90) (1 double bed 160) (2 twin beds 90). Semi-buried ground floor (access via a staircase): a second shower room with wc, storage room. Wifi internet access. Private raised front terrace with south-facing sunblind (garden furniture, barbecue). Enclosed grounds of 200 m² on the north side with terrace (garden furniture, deckchairs and children's games). A garden shed is available for the safe storage of your bicycles. Common to all 3 gîtes: children's play area (swings, slides), jeu de boules and pitch with football goals. Sailing school 2 km and sand yachting school 3 km. Numerous cycle paths nearby. Shops 500 m away. Bed linen provided (beds made). Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €100/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption). Wood at a charge (€60/stère). 1st flambée offered on request when contract is signed. Visitor's tax.

Renovated, detached, single-storey house set in 800 m² of fully enclosed grounds in La Barre de Monts. It comprises 2 bedrooms (1 double bed (140cm) and 2 twin beds (90cm)), a shower room with WC, a living room, a kitchen and a veranda opening onto the garden. The gîte is 2km from the Bergère beach and on the edge of the Pays de Monts forest. Outside: enclosed garden, terrace with garden furniture and pergola, sports equipment room, boules pitch, private car park. Heating included. Optional: cleaning charge €80/stay. Additional charge: tourist tax. Pet supplement €40/stay.

If you're looking for an enchanting destination for your next getaway, look no further than Yeu Island! Yeu Continent takes you there all year round in just 30 minutes on board fast, comfortable boats. The island of Yeu offers a breathtaking diversity of landscapes, from rocky coasts to golden sandy beaches and forest paths. Practical services: free luggage storage, bicycle transport and free parking (reserved for day-trippers in summer, please enquire). You can also take advantage of our "Escapades" rates, with up to 30% off. An unforgettable destination awaits you!

Completely renovated house located 50 m from Fromentine's main beach and 100 m from the pier for Ile d'Yeu. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room, WC, 2 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed). 1st floor: 2 interconnecting bedrooms (1 x 90cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed), ceiling height 1.20m at lowest point. Wifi internet access. 300 m² enclosed landscaped garden with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs), outdoor shower and washbasin (hot water). Direct access to the beach via a small private path. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €10/stay. Additional charges: Tourist tax; Electric heating charge: 7€/day (payable to the owner).

Gîte on the ground floor of a renovated house on the seafront. Owner's holiday home upstairs. Ground floor: living room/kitchen (sofa bed 160), shower room, WC, bedroom (1 bed 140). Wifi. 60 m² enclosed courtyard shared with the owner. Private terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Bicycles available. Shops and pier for Ile d'Yeu 100 m away. Public car parks 100 m away (resident's card + blue disc provided by the owner). Options: End-of-stay cleaning: 60€/stay; Sheet hire for 2 people: 10€/stay; Towel hire: 8€/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax. On request when booking the gîte, you can reserve a space in a nearby private car park (€50/week).

Established in 2015, the farm produces organically-farmed products and harvests them in a way that respects biodiversity. The farm produces around fifty aromatic and medicinal plants, offering local, high-quality products (herbal teas, aromatics, balms, syrups, etc.). The plants are harvested and sorted by hand. They are then dried at a gentle temperature on racks, to preserve all their flavours and properties. The plants are processed on the farm according to the seasons. Come and visit Sylvia, Florence and Lionel for a taste of what they have to offer!

Bridge near the small canal

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

Buildings from the former 17th century Presbytery were restored and transformed into the town hall in 2007 and "Les Digitales" Art Centre in 2011. The Art Centre is a place for activities and exhibits. It displays different models of farming machinery from the collection of Mr Sevestre, a passionate farmer from Caden, and holds a museum presenting farming activities from yesterday and today with interviews from local farmers.

It was restored in the 18th century by the rector of Caden, Jean-Louis de la Houssaye. The date "1756" is written over the side door. It is one of the six friar chapels of Caden. The inside is decorated with 21th century frescos painted by a local artist representing landscapes of the surrounding countryside.

The first chapel was built by the monastic community of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem during the 12th century and under the control of Carentoir like the chapels of Gorvello, Molac and Guerno. It was restored in the 18th century and decorated with a Classical-style pediment on the main door.

Both the 16th century fountain and washhouse are made of regular granite surrounded by a small stone wall. The fountain looks like a small temple sitting large columns and topped with a domed roof. A small alcove was built for the Saint's statue.

Located on Place Gombaud and built in 1907 by the Union Régionaliste Bretonne (Breton Regionalist Union) for the 1000th anniversary of the death of Alain Le Grand (Alan Meur in Breton), King of Brittany. This 5-metre tall granite headstone commemorates the victory of this Breton leader over the Normans (vikings) in 890. On the western side, you can see the blade of a gladiator’s sword pointing downward, which symbolises the sword of great conqueror. Go back up Rue Lebrun et Malard (between the post office and bakery) and enter the cemetery. Inside, you will find Saint Michel Chapel.

This chapel was built in the mid 15th century, during the reign of the Duke of Brittany François I, where Saint Vincent Ferrier was believed to have preached on 3 March 1418 while staying in Questembert. It was founded by the lords of Rochefort, who had great power and influence in Questembert and surrounding areas at the time. To the left of the chapel, you will find a 15th century stone cross and rectangular sculpture, representing a processional banner. This type of Christian monument is called a “croix bannière” in French and typical to the region of Brittany. In front of the entrance, a large several century-old yew tree seems to protect the tombs of the parish rectors, including Father Mulot, co-founder of the Montfort Fathers congregation, who died during a mission in Questembert in 1749. The chapel was classified as a Historical Monument in 1922. Restored between 2006 and 2007, it is regularly open to the public (concerts, themed days, etc.). Things to discover nearby: At the end of Rue du Chanoine Niol, the old rectory, washhouse and fountain. The old 15th century rectory is a typical country-style and aristocratic residence of old France (private property). The rectory washhouse resembles a small version of Les Halles. The fountain, made up of three columns, is very unique. The fountain and Saint Martin washhouse are located at the end of Rue St-Martin and Rue de la Fontaine.

This chapel was built in the mid 15th century, during the reign of the Duke of Brittany François I, where Saint Vincent Ferrier was believed to have preached on 3 March 1418 while staying in Questembert. It was founded by the lords of Rochefort, who had great power and influence in Questembert and surrounding areas at the time. To the left of the chapel, you will find a 15th century stone cross and rectangular sculpture, representing a processional banner. This type of Christian monument is called a “croix bannière” in French and typical to the region of Brittany. In front of the entrance, a large several century-old yew tree seems to protect the tombs of the parish rectors, including Father Mulot, co-founder of the Montfort Fathers congregation, who died during a mission in Questembert in 1749. The chapel was classified as a Historical Monument in 1922. Restored between 2006 and 2007, it is regularly open to the public (concerts, themed days, etc.). Things to discover nearby: At the end of Rue du Chanoine Niol, the old rectory, washhouse and fountain. The old 15th century rectory is a typical country-style and aristocratic residence of old France (private property). The rectory washhouse resembles a small version of Les Halles. The fountain, made up of three columns, is very unique. The fountain and Saint Martin washhouse are located at the end of Rue St-Martin and Rue de la Fontaine.

Une Bouteille à la Mer in Fromentine is a restaurant that favours short circuits. Anne-Sophie and Frédéric make the most of local produce, respecting its seasonal nature to guarantee quality and freshness. The couple's bistro-style dishes and menus are regularly updated. All in a warm, retro atmosphere where the kitchen, a sacred space, is open to you so that you can discover the magic behind the scenes of their culinary universe.

Le Phare is our story, the story of the Hivert family. We're three seafaring bon vivants who want you to discover good food and the simple pleasures of life. Together with our dear friends, we have lovingly renovated our brasserie to create a warm, modern place where we hope you will feel at home. Our cuisine is sincere, generous and rooted in the seasons, favouring local producers. The wine list is a real invitation to discover, mixing great names and newcomers, all selected for their quality and their ability to sublimate our dishes. Here, we celebrate and toast with heart-warming dishes. We're proud to share our values with you by offering you an authentic culinary experience. Whether it's for a meal or just a drink, we invite you to join us in the joy of simplicity. Sandra, Thomas and Louis

Côte et Café, a bar and a place to eat! At Côte et Café, you can come whenever you like and drink and eat what you like, even with your fingers! No fuss with us! (We prefer ice cream anyway!). Our cuisine is simple and quick to prepare. Whether it's a child who's getting excited, a boat to catch, or a sunset you don't want to miss, we see and know it all. Anticipating your needs and meeting them is our hobby! All you have to do is talk, laugh (we love that) and peck, and we'll take care of everything else with an efficiency that'll make the neighbours jealous! And you have needs all day long, don't you? Filling that morning stomach that's as empty and deflated as an old balloon? Come and have breakfast! Attempt resuscitation? Why not have a cup of coffee (intravenously if you like)? Toasting life and holiday happiness? We'll be having cocktails and tapping away for lunch and dinner! Sending yourself a dish you love? Set your autopilot for lunch, a snack or dinner in our restaurant in La Barre de Monts Fromentine. We're young, dynamic, close-knit and at your service non-stop (well, we do sleep in a bit at night, but that's just to serve you better! ). At Côte et Café, we're a bit like a village square, very close to the pier for the Ile d'Yeu, just a few metres from Fromentine beach and in the centre of the shopping street. In short, it's the perfect place to spend your holidays. From our huge terrace, you can watch the town from the comfort of your own home!

Close to the forest and shops, 1200 metres from the beach, we welcome you with your tents, caravans, camper vans as well as for rental of mobiles homes or holiday homes. Several hiking trails and getaways to the isles of Yeu and Noirmoutier.

New house located in a hamlet 1 km from Fromentine, close to two other gîtes and the owner's home. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc, 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90 that can be twinned into a bed 180), separate toilet. Landscaped grounds of 400 m² with an enclosed area of 300 m² to the rear, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, awning). Garden shed for safe parking of bicycles. Common to all 3 gîtes: children's play area (swings, slides), jeu de boules and pitch with football goals. Sailing school 2 km and sand yachting school 3 km. Numerous cycle paths nearby. Shops 500 m away. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire: €12/bed/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Extra charge: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption); tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.

New house located in a hamlet 1 km from Fromentine, close to two other gîtes and the owner's home. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc (accessible for people with reduced mobility), 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140) (2 beds 90 that can be twinned to form a bed 180), separate toilet. Landscaped grounds of 400 m² with an enclosed area of 300 m² to the rear, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, awning). Garden shed for safe parking of bicycles. Common to all 3 gîtes: children's play area (swings, slides), jeu de boules and pitch with football goals. Sailing school 2 km and sand yachting school 3 km. Numerous cycle paths nearby. Shops 500 m away. Optional extras: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay; Sheet hire: €12/bed/stay; Towel hire: €10/person/stay. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8kWh per day for current consumption); tourist tax. Extra charge for professionals: End-of-stay cleaning: €80/stay.