Experience unforgettable moments at Domaine Melusine Les Epesses

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

You will discover, in particular, along the Véloroute : Historical heritage - the Grand Pont - the village of St-Clémentin in Voulmentin - the chapel of Les Rosiers and the chapel of St-Ouen - the castle of Sanzay and its moat (Sensitive Natural Area) - the Hermitage chapel - the town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as Historic Monuments - the bridge of Preuil - the church and the cemetery of Bagneux in Argenton-l'Église Natural heritage - the steep valley of the Argenton (classified as a Natura 2000 site between Argenton les Vallées and Massais) - the Clos de l'Oncle Georges site (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Hautibus lake - the site of the Passerelle d'Auzay (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Massais scree (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Passerelle des Planches

Discover the granite chirons through the bocage landscapes, by taking the small country roads. After a break at the Jardin de Chirons, a picturesque site to discover the granite chaos, and the famous Rocher Branlant, stop at l'Absie to discover the abbey church and its mural paintings currently being restored.

Discover the Chantemerle Forest by taking the Voie Verte (old railway track) and the small country roads. After a stop near the chapel of the Domaine de Chantemerle, enjoy the shade of the trees of the forest of Chantemerle and its vegetal atmosphere. On the way back, take a break in the village square of Chantemerle before heading back to Pescalis. Don't hesitate to make a detour to the Karting or the Adventure Park located nearby.

The Vélo Bressuiraise, a new mountain bike route set up by the City of Bressuire in partnership with Motivés Tout Terrain and Team Têtes Raids, links Bressuire and its 8 delegated communes to each other. 7 new short loops More suitable for mountain bikers and families, 7 small loops of 23 to 37 km have been or are being marked out around Bressuire's 8 communes Departure point: Bressuire train station or Noirlieu church or Chambroutet church Arrival point: Bressuire train station or Noirlieu church or Chambroutet church Duration: 2h30 Difference in altitude: 362 D+

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 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... Reservations by the night possible! Check-in and check-out every day, even in July and August. Visit www.capfun.com

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

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").

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.

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.

Bistronomic cuisine using fresh, local and seasonal produce.

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 "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).

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).

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.

In this La Belle Au Bois Gourmand kiosk, located in front of the campsite, you'll find a snack point with takeaway picnics and galettes before heading off to spend a day at the Puy du Fou! The kiosk is open to all, but access to the campsite is forbidden to outsiders.

Anita & Louise are delighted to welcome you to their bistro/bar/tobacco shop - Le Trèfle. Mallièvrais and visitors to the village will be able to stop in for a drink, a bite to eat and some groceries and bread. Opening times : - Monday: 07h30 - 22h00 - Tuesday : 07h30 - 22h00 - Wednesday : 07h30 - 22h00 - Thursday: 07:30 - 22:00 - Friday: 07h30 - 01h30 - Saturday: 08:00 - 01:30 - Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00

Le Maritou offers 11 different fresh, home-made pizzas from its 24/7 vending machine.

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 new life-size playground - activity area: table football, "palet vendéen", table tennis, badminton, etc. - New for 2022: the lagoon! A natural, chemical-free pool with a fine sandy beach... - 18-hole mini-golf course A host of activities await you near 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 all the 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'Olonnes, 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.

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.

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.

The studio, which was also renovated in 2023, sleeps 2 people in an area of 18 m² with a covered patio, and adjoins the main house of 120 m², which has 5 bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, 2 shower rooms and 2 WCs.And for your well-being, we have just restored the indoor swimming pool, which will be a real pleasure after a long drive and after a long day at the Puy Du Fou, this will be shared with other travellers staying in the adjoining studio. There is a shared laundry room with washing machine, dryer and iron.

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).

This peaceful accommodation offers a relaxing break for all the family. It includes a fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge, induction hob, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle), 2 bedrooms, enclosed parking, electric vehicle charging point.

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).