Experience Barbatre’s Charms from Camping Domaine le Midi

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”

Renovated old house located 400 m from Les Romarins beach. Ground floor: living/dining room/kitchen, shower room, wc, 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed). 1st floor: low mezzanine (ceiling height 0.60m at lowest and 2m at highest) with 2 x 140cm beds. Cot available on request. Private enclosed garden of 100 m², wooden terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Street parking. Shuttle bus to Nantes station 2 km away. Additional charges: tourist tax, electric heating: €7/day, i.e. €45/week (payable locally).

Renovated old house, located in a complex, 500 m from Plage des Boucholeurs, close to another gîte. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed) (2 bunk beds: 140cm below and 90cm above), shower room, WC. Fenced landscaped garden of 100 m² with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Private parking, closed storage shed available. Sailing club, departure for Ile d'Yeu 3 km away, water park 8 km away. Coach service: La Roche sur Yon link 500 m away. End-of-stay cleaning: €50/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. In addition: Tourist tax. Heating package: 40€/week or 6€/day (payable to the owner).

Traditional Barbâtre house renovated in 2020, located in a complex near another gîte, 500 m from the Boucholeurs beach. Ground floor: living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with access from the terrace (with 1 double bed (160), shower room/WC) and on the living room side: 1 bedroom (with 1 double bed (160) which can be separated into 2 single beds (80) and 2 single beds (80), shower room and separate WC). Wifi internet access. 70 m² enclosed landscaped garden with wooden terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Closed storage shed available. Access to the beach via the forest, 500 metres away. Fishing, bike hire in Barbâtre, sailing club, departure for Ile d'Yeu 3 km away, water park 8 km away. Coach service: La Roche sur Yon connection 500 m away. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €100/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €15/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Additional charges: Tourist tax. Heating charge: 7€/day (payable to the owner).

Renovated old house, located in a complex, close to another gîte, 500 m from the Boucholeurs beach. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed, 1 x 160cm bed), shower room, WC. Wifi internet access. Fenced landscaped garden of 70 m² with wooden terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Private parking, closed storage shed available. Sailing club, departure for Ile d'Yeu 3 km away, water park 8 km away. Coach service: La Roche sur Yon link 500 m away. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €50/stay; 2-person sheet hire: €15/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Additional charges: Tourist tax. Electric heating charge: 6€/day (payable to the owner).

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

Bridge near the small canal

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.

Located on the former town square, this covered market was built in 1552 by Jérôme De Carné, Earl of Cohignac and creator of the fairs held in Questembert. By fate, it was restored in 1675 by a local entrepreneur named Estienne Charpentier (Estienne Carpenter in English). Les Halles were designed to cover, mark off and control trading areas. The marketplace was a great place to mingle and exchange goods. In the past, drapers, rope makers and shoemakers met here to sell their goods. This was the main activity during old country fairs. Traditional handicraft (canvas, wool, fine linens and leather) was very important in Questembert. Craftsmen having the same profession often lived in the same neighbourhood, even on the same street. Therefore, professional relationships were very easy to make. Streets were often named after certain professions, such as rue de la laine (wool street), rue de la tannerie (tannery street), etc. Les Halles, restored in 1997, have never been used as much as today. It holds a large market on Monday mornings and a market selling regional products on Wednesday evenings as well as flea markets, concerts and other cultural events. Les Halles was classified as a Historical Monument in 1922. Only four “historical” covered wooden markets have survived in the region of Brittany: Questembert and Le Faouët in Morbihan, Plouescat in Finistère and Clisson in Loire-Atlantique. Now, head towards Place de la Libération, and then Place Gombaud. On the other side of the roundabout, you will find the headstone of Alain le Grand, King of Brittany.

In Barbâtre, a quiet and relaxed restaurant. New culinary adventures are waiting for you, featuring flavours of the Mediterranean on the Atlantic. In summer: cocktails, ice creams and planchas to be tasted from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (no catering in the evening). Specialities : Seaside cuisine. Sea sauerkraut. Shellfish and seafood (April to June). Caterer for individuals in winter. Budget : Lunch set menu (Mondays to Fridays, except school holidays) – A la carte menu: €20 minimum – €40 maximum. Children’s menu: €11. Open year round Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays all year round. In summer: cocktails, ice creams and planchas to be tasted from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (no catering in the evening).

For oyster and mussel lovers, La Godaille, located on the harbour of Le Bonhomme, welcomes you all year round on its covered terrace to enjoy its produce. An ideal stopover for bikers (near the cycle track linking the Gois with Noirmoutier-en-l’Île). You will find there on sale, in its shop, its production of oysters, mussels and regional produce. Seafood platters (to order) for takeaway only. Shipping throughout France (October to March). Wi-Fi. Specialities : Oyster tasting all year round. Plate: whelks, prawns or Dublin Bay prawns. Mussels (sale only). Budget : Oyster tasting plate (12 No. 4 or 9 No. 3 or 7 No. 2 oysters): €10. Plate of whelks, prawns or Dublin Bay prawns: €10. Open year round (except 3 weeks in January). Opening hours according to season.

Come and meet us in our boutique, Chez P’tit Louis, where we’ll have the pleasure of offering you our production for sale and tasting. Come and enjoy our oysters and other local seafood. An ideal setting located in the harbour of Le Bonhomme, in a convivial seaside atmosphere. Large car park nearby. A perfect stopping place for amateurs from near and far to enjoy a gourmet pause! Specialities : Oysters (milky or non-milky). Seafood platter. Prawns. Clams. Budget : 12 oysters: €12. 1 portion of clams: €7. 1 portion of prawns: €8. 1 portion of whelks: €7.50. Glass of wine: €2.5. Jug (Muscadet wine): €7.50. Bottle of Muscadet wine: €13.50. Open from Easter to end of September Hours according to the seasons. Consult our Facebook page.

Le Domaine Le Midi, on the edge of a magnificent 8 km long beach of fine sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, combines respect for the environment and high-standard facilities for sportspeople, budding sailors and beach lounging champions. Close to the famous Gois Passage, the campsite Le Domaine Le Midi invites you to waterside holidays with all modern conveniences, in an exceptional natural site. Enjoy serenely our amenities, services and activities for the whole family all season long: heated swimming pools, tennis court, fitness lessons, sports tournaments, playgrounds, children’s clubs, evening parties and shows… From a lovers’ weekend to family holidays, you can choose as you wish from our varied and integrated range of accommodation: Tents with all amenities: for getaway and authenticity enthusiasts. Lodges: for optimised comfort with your own bathroom. Cottages: mobile homes for 4 to 7 people, to experience an unforgettable moment with your loved ones. Premium Cottages with spa: to enjoy the whirlpool bath on the wooden terrace, facing the sunset. Unusual accommodation: panorama tents, teepees… For a guaranteed change of scenery and surprise effect! Tent-caravan-motor home pitches: it’s your choice, between seaside, for the sound of the waves, and heart of forest, for the bird songs. More info at: www.sandaya.fr/nos-campings/domaine-le-midi