Experience unforgettable moments at Domaine Melusine Les Epesses

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise river, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes Blue signposting, circuit n°3.

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the church of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. You may even spot a flight of storks and, in spring, their nest, visible from the Boulevard de Maumusson. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes ? The Cross in memory of the Vendée wars ? The statue of Notre-Dame de Charrefait Blue signposting, circuit n°4: Le Bourg - Charrefait

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the church of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. You may even spot a flight of storks and, in spring, their nest, visible from the Boulevard de Maumusson. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes ? The Cross in memory of the Vendée wars ? The statue of Notre-Dame de Charrefait Blue signposting, circuit n°5: Le Bourg-Bleure Rambault-Charrefait

Departure and return to the parking lot at the entrance to Chemin La Courtinière in Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre. Take this route through the bocage countryside, and at the end of the paths you'll see 3 villages of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre. What to see on this tour ? The bocage ? Shady paths Blue signposting, circuit n°6: La Poitière

The historical core of St-Jouin, this district of Mauléon has developed since the 11th century.

La Corbelière, an oasis in the heart of the bocage. Come and discover the rural landscapes of this authentic site. Access : In Mauléon, take the D156 in the direction of Moulins until you reach the town hall car park at the entrance to the village. Departure : Car park of the town hall Distance : 2 km

Discover the richness of this Small City of Character at your own pace, with the discovery circuit and the heritage application. Walk through the two historic centres, from medieval alleyways to neoclassical houses, from religious buildings to parks and gardens.

From Nueil-Les-Aubiers, the Vélidéale, while awaiting the continuation of the voie verte to Maine-et-Loire, takes the characteristic green bocage path to Mauléon. At Saint Aubin de Baubigné, a short detour by bike takes you to Le Château de La Durbelière. Mauléon is a small town full of character, inviting you to take a rest, unless you feel like pedaling off to the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) La Corbelière de Moulins and discover the rural landscapes of this authentic site. - Nueil-Les-Aubiers: crossed by two rivers, the Scie (in the center) and the Argent (to the south) - Saint Aubin de Baubigné: Château de La Durbelière - La Corbelière de Moulins: Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) and Terra Aventura - Mauléon: Petite Cité de Caractère, overlooking the Ouin valley, the château offers an exceptional panorama of the town and the bocage

Discover the Argenton Valley through its picturesque landscapes. Come and stroll through the remarkable natural spaces and discover the historical built heritage along the small roads You will discover, in particular, along the Vélo-route : - The town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as historical monuments - the steep valley of the Argenton, classified as a Natura 2000 site - the site of Lake Hautibus (6) Departures : Voulmentin, station area or Argenton les Vallées, place Léopold Bergeon Duration : 1h30 to 2h00

Les Hameaux des Épesses welcomes you to 66 elegant, air-conditioned accommodations (56 rooms, including 2 for people with reduced mobility, and 10 houses) nestling in a green setting. Whether on holiday or for a weekend break, the residence awaits you, right in the heart of the sumptuous landscapes of the Vendée countryside, and just a stone's throw from the Puy Du Fou park. Thanks to its location, you'll be able to stop off at the residence at the end of the day, then return to the evening show. Everything is provided for optimum comfort: the site offers a breakfast service, parking, free Wi-Fi access and air conditioning. Enjoy a peaceful stay, recharge your batteries and take a breath of fresh air! Accommodation includes rooms for 2 to 4 people and flats for up to 6 people. All accommodation at Les Hameaux des Epesses includes a television, a private shower room with WC and a private terrace. The flats only have a dining room with a fully-equipped kitchenette (electric hob, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, toaster).

We offer you this house in a quiet location with an unoverlooked garden less than 3 km from the Puy du Fou. This house has 3 bedrooms: one with a double bed and two with 2 single beds each, a kitchen equipped with crockery and cooking utensils, oven, microwave, gas hob, fridge and dishwasher, coffee machine with capsules, a living room with sofa and TV, a shower room and WC. On sunny days, you can enjoy a wooden terrace not overlooked, with garden furniture and a barbecue. Wifi access, bed linen, towels and cleaning are included in our prices. Arrivals are by free entry using a key box. A little extra: access to washing machines (free of charge).

We offer 3 single-storey gîtes less than 3 km from the Puy du Fou. Our houses have 2 bedrooms: one with a double bed and TV, the second with 3 single beds and TV, a living room with a kitchenette equipped with crockery and cooking utensils, oven, microwave, induction hob, fridge and dishwasher, a shower room and separate WC. On sunny days, you'll enjoy a wooden terrace not overlooked, with garden furniture. Wifi access, bed linen, towels and cleaning are included in our prices. Arrivals are by free entry using a key box. A little extra: access to washing machines (free of charge).

Close by: - Shops in the village centre and restaurant available (24-hour pizza, brasserie-crêperie). Intermarché supermarket. - Municipal swimming pool and sports complex 2 minutes away.

This new, fully-equipped 25 m2 gîte sleeps 2 to 3 people and comprises - a fully-equipped kitchenette - a very comfortable 140x190 double bed and 80x200 sofa bed - bathroom (large shower) and WC - private parking in front of the house or in the courtyard - free WI-FI. - terrace with garden furniture and barbecue Nearby amenities - Shops in the centre of the village and restaurants available (pizza 24 hours a day, brasserie-crêperie). Intermarché supermarket. - Municipal swimming pool and sports complex 2 minutes away. Rental available: overnight, short stay, weekly.

Green 4-star campsite just 5 minutes from the Puy du Fou®. Check-in and check-out every day, even in July and August! - Varied services: bar, snack bar/takeaway, grocery shop, reading area, Puy du Fou® ticket office, launderette... - Special for children: play area, bouncy castle, municipal city stadium... - Aquatic area: free access to the municipal swimming pool located at the entrance to the campsite - Accommodation: mobile homes for up to 12 people, unusual accommodation, chalets, camping pitches... Bookings of two nights minimum all season long!* Check-in and check-out every day, even in July and August. Visit www.capfun.com *Excluding bank holiday weekends

Recently built detached house located in the village, on a 1300 m² property. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen, two bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed, 2 x 90cm bunk beds) (1 x 160cm bed), bathroom (bath and shower), WC, linen room. First floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (140cm), 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds (90cm), shower room, WC, mezzanine with 2 twin beds (90cm). 600 m² landscaped enclosed garden with swing and slide, terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Lockable bike shed (capacity 15 bikes). Private fenced above-ground heated swimming pool (4.70 diameter) open from April/May to September/October. Optional extras: Bed linen hire: €78 / Beds made up: €125 / Towels: €78 / Cleaning: €115. Additional charge: Tourist tax: €1/adult/night (payable to the owner).

Former barn renovated in 2021-2022. This gîte sleeps 10 with a 5-seater outdoor hot tub and boasts uninterrupted views over the Haut Bocage countryside. It is located in the centre of a hamlet of a few houses and close to the owners' poultry farm. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen, utility room, 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed) with en-suite shower room and WC. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (2 twin beds 90cm) (4 twin beds 90cm), a shower room and WC. A small lounge/living room/kitchen, a shower room, WC and a bedroom (1 double bed) with disabled access. There is a terrace (table and chairs, garden furniture, barbecue) with a 5-seater outdoor spa and a private enclosed garden. All-inclusive price (bed linen, towels, end-of-stay cleaning and heating). Additional charge: tourist tax.

Experience an unforgettable moment under the stars and thrill to the world's greatest night-time show. Come and enjoy an unforgettable moment as you discover this moving and grandiose experience that's beating all records. In just a few years, the Cinéscénie has taken on a whole new dimension: new lighting, new 3D projections, new sets...

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.

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.

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

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.

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! »

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

Products: fresh goat cheese, fluffy, gray, off-dry, log, herbs, pepper. Hectares: 2ha. Places of sale: Farm from 15h to 18h (order), weekly markets in Mortagne sur Sevre Tuesday from Vihiers Wednesday, Mauleon Friday and Saturday Cholet.

This site comprises blocks of white quartz recognised in 1909 as a Monument and Site of Natural Interest. The site of the Pyrôme rocks used to be inhabited by goblins. According to legend, every year at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, one of the huge blocks of rock would rise up and the goblins would appear offering their treasure, hidden there, to anyone who would agree to give up their place in Paradise. Today it offers an interesting panoramic view spreading beyond Moulins and the Ouin valley toward the Cholet area. A path join the Corbelière Site, "Espace naturel sensible").

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.

La Table Mélusine, a chic bistro in a leafy setting.

Generous, friendly cuisine

La Bretèche has a large terrace. Open from 04 April to 02 November.

In the heart of the "Grand Siècle", take a seat at the King's table and savour the most exquisite dishes. The Table des Ambassadeurs restaurant is open for dinner only. Open according to the Puy du Fou opening calendar. Reservations required, subject to availability. Accessible without the need to purchase an admission ticket. Price: Menu from €30.50/ad (price valid for reservations made up to 72 hours before the desired date).

In the kitchens of "la Citadelle", sit down to a generous buffet and enjoy the roast meats of our écuyer tranchant. The L'Ecuyer Tranchant banquet restaurant is open for dinner only. Open according to the Puy du Fou opening calendar. Reservations required, subject to availability. Accessible without the need to purchase an admission ticket. Price: Menu from €26.40/ad (price valid for bookings made up to 72 hours before the desired date).

In "Les Îles de Clovis", meet around the Soissons vase with its large all-you-can-eat buffet. The Banquet de Mérovée restaurant is open for dinner only. Open according to the Puy du Fou opening calendar. Reservations required, subject to availability. Accessible with no obligation to purchase an admission ticket. Price: Menu from €22/ad (price valid for bookings made up to 72 hours before the desired date).

You'll receive a warm welcome from Pepette and Sylvie. Third generation of a family business founded in 1910. 120 covers int - 2 rooms - Terrace 20 pers. Traditional cuisine. Groups available on request at weekends.

Anita & Louise are delighted to welcome you to their bistro/bar/tobacco shop - Le Trèfle. In a family atmosphere, Mallièvrais and visitors to the village can stop in to quench their thirst, eat and stock up on supplies (groceries and bread). Open - Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 9.00pm - Friday from 07:30 to 01:00 - Saturday from 08:00 to 01:00 - Sunday from 08:00 to 21:00

The Bar - Tabac Le Maritou offers 11 different fresh, home-made pizzas from its vending machine, open 24/7. The bar is open from 8am to 11pm, Wednesday to Sunday. If you'd like to have lunch or dinner on the premises, we also offer on-site catering during mealtimes (on-site pizzas, etc.).

Enjoy an ideal setting, in the heart of the Poupet valley, a 30-hectare site of greenery at the start of numerous hiking trails. At the Auberge de Poupet, you'll enjoy traditional cuisine made with products from local artisans. There are two dining rooms and two terraces, one covered and one shaded, so you can make the most of sunny days and the banks of the Sèvre. The restaurant also offers a catering service. Various events are also organised. Opening times : - Monday: Closed - Tuesday: 12:00 - 13:45 & 19:00 - 21:45 - Wednesday: 12:00 - 13:45 & 19:00 - 21:45 - Thursday: 12:00 - 13:45 & 19:00 - 21:45 - Friday: 12:00 - 13:45 & 19:00 - 21:45 - Saturday: 12:00 - 13:45 & 19:00 - 21:45 - Sunday: 12:00 - 21:30 Accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Domaine Mélusine opened its doors in 2018 and welcomes you to luxury cottages just a stone's throw from the Puy du Fou, in the Bocage Vendéen. Enjoy an exceptional stay in the famous park and relax in quality, spacious accommodation. For your comfort, beds are made on arrival, fluffy towels are provided and wifi is free! You can also take advantage of a private terrace with outdoor table and chairs, as well as a private, secure car park. We offer a range of services to help you relax and enjoy yourself: - buffet breakfast, by prior arrangement - shop with regional products and basic necessities - restaurant, "La Table Mélusine" (bistro-style menu) - opportunity to enjoy a drink on the restaurant terrace overlooking the Domaine's pond - 2 children's play areas and a life-size playground - activity area: "palet vendéen", table tennis, badminton, etc. - our lagoon: to refresh and relax in a pool with mechanical filtration bordered by a white sandy beach, decorated with straw huts as if you were in the Caribbean, open from June to September. - 18-hole mini-golf course Numerous activities await you in the vicinity of the Domaine: - Discover the region on board the steam train: departure from Mortagne-sur-Sèvre less than 10 km away. - Taste the local beer directly at the Brasserie Mélusine (which also produces the Hellfest beer): in Chambretaud 4 km away. - Get away from it all in the Jardins Orientaux: incredible landscapes and activities for the whole family, a sure bet in Maulévrier 20 km - If you fancy a stroll: Saint-Malo-du-Bois (home to the Poupet festival) or Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre. - Last stop? The beaches of Les Sables d'Olonne, the island of Noirmoutier, Clisson: the town, the Nantes vineyards, Nantes and the Château des Ducs, the Machines de l'île.

La Maison du Petit Moulin is ideally located, just a 4-minute drive from the Parc du Puy du Fou and a few metres from the cycle path. The town centre of Les Epesses is 700 metres away and offers 2 bakeries, 1 delicatessen, 1 PMU bar, 1 crêperie, 1 pizzeria and the post office. There is a supermarket 3 minutes' drive away. The Poupet Valley and its walks along the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise are just 10 minutes away by car.

The large STOFFLET family suite sleeps 4 in 2 separate bedrooms. 2 x 160 cm beds. Small shared lounge.

The Cathelineau room is a large, comfortable room for two or three people. 1 double bed 1.60 m 1 bed 0.90 m

Large, warm and comfortable family suite for 3 people: 1 bed 1.60 m 1 sofa bed 0.90 m

The large Clémenceau bedroom is on one level. 1 double bed 1.60 m

A pleasant, reference-rated room in a quiet housing estate close to the Puy du Fou and a supermarket. The house is located off the main traffic routes.

Just 5 minutes' walk from Les Epesses and its shops. Spacious house with 5 bedrooms, one of which is on a mezzanine, 2 bathrooms, 3 separate WCs, large living room, 2 fitted kitchens and exposed stonework. Terrace with garden shed. 1st part Ground floor : Large living room: 140 cm sofa bed, fitted kitchen, washing machine, WC. First floor: 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed (140cm), 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds (90cm) and 1 single bed (90cm). 1 large bathroom with shower and relaxing bath, WC + dressing room. Umbrella bed available. 2nd part: 6 steps up; 1 living room with fitted kitchen, shower room, WC, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (140cm) and upstairs a mezzanine with a double bed (140cm). It is possible to walk to the Puy du Fou on a footpath in around 15 minutes. Pets are not allowed.

We offer 3 single-storey gîtes less than 3 km from the Puy du Fou. Our houses have 2 bedrooms: one with a double bed and TV, the second with 3 single beds and TV, a living room with a kitchenette equipped with crockery and cooking utensils, oven, microwave, induction hob, fridge and dishwasher, a shower room and separate WC. On sunny days, you'll enjoy a wooden terrace not overlooked, with garden furniture. Wifi access, bed linen, towels and cleaning are included in our prices. Arrivals are by free entry using a key box. A little extra: access to washing machines (free of charge).

The 120 m² main house, renovated in 2023, has 5 bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, 2 shower rooms and 2 WCs. The studio apartment, also completed in 2023, sleeps 2 people in an area of 18 m². And for your well-being, we have just restored the indoor swimming pool, which will be a real pleasure on a long journey and after a long day at the Puy du fou, as it will be shared with other travellers staying in the adjoining studio. Shared laundry facilities with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron, also shared between the 2 flats.