Discover La merlatiere, Vendée: Hidden Gem of Pays de la Loire

Pour réduire les 80 km de l’itinéraire Vignes et Bocage, voici une suggestion de boucle empruntant en majorité l’itinéraire balisé mais proposant des variantes entre Mormaison, Saint André Treize Voies et Saint Sulpice le Verdon 3 départs : - Place du Pont de l’Issoire – Mormaison - Aire de loisirs de l’Ognon – St-André-Treize-Voies - Place de l’Europe – St-Sulpice-le-Verdon

Pour réduire les 80 km de l’itinéraire Vignes et Bocage, voici une suggestion de boucle empruntant en majorité l’itinéraire balisé mais proposant des variantes entre Rocheservière et Mormaison 2 départs : - Parking de Belleroche – Rocheservière - GPS : 46°55’58.24’’N/ 1°30’47.50’’O - Place du Pont de l’Issoire – Mormaison

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

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)

Le guide des randonnées et le plan sont téléchargeables en pdf sur le site de l'Office de Tourisme des Sables d'Olonne. www.lessablesdolonne-tourisme.com

•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... •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 "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”

Welcome to the "Côté Cour, Côté Jardin" gîte in Les Essarts in the Vendée! Once a stable, this house was renovated in 2012 with a view to retaining its original charm: the exposed stonework has been preserved on the ground floor, while the beams and high ceilings add real character to the first floor. You can enjoy a large living/dining room, a spacious kitchen and the terrace. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, a four-person dormitory, a shower room and a toilet, in addition to those on the ground floor. Our gîte sleeps eight but can accommodate extra beds.

Gîte in a restored barn, located in a hamlet 1.5 km from the centre of Dompierre sur Yon, adjoining the owner's home. Ground floor with internal steps: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc, utility room. First floor: 1 attic bedroom with low ceilings (1.80 m at highest, 0.97 m at lowest) with 1 double bed (140) and 1 single bed (90), 1 attic bedroom with 1 double bed (160). Private enclosed landscaped grounds of 50 m², terrace (garden furniture, deckchairs, barbecue). Patio. Les Ajoncs aerodrome 4 km away. Additional charges: tourist tax, electric heating: €7.15/day: to be paid on site.

Put down your suitcases and discover the Vendée in a calm, leafy setting: the Le Champ Libre gîte is a charming, bright and cosy studio for 2 people, a cocoon on the doorstep of La Roche sur Yon. Le Champ Libre's central location means you can explore the whole of the Vendée, and you're right at the crossroads of all the major tourist sites in the Vendée. La Roche sur Yon is just 5 minutes away, with the Vendéspace and its many high-quality shows, Place Napoléon and the mechanical animals of the Machines de l'Ile, as well as the stud farm. Are you a history buff? The Historial de la Vendée, the logis de la Chabotterie and the refuge de Grasla are just 15 minutes from our gîte, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Vendée. Less than 45 minutes away is the world-famous Grand Parc du Puy du Fou and its grandiose Cinéscénie, as well as the Atlantic coast with Les Sables d'Olonne, the start of the Vendée Globe. Less than an hour away, you can visit the Marais Poitevin, the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier, and Nantes and its vineyards.... All you have to do is choose your activities, as everything is easily accessible from our gîte. Our gîte is also ideal for tradespeople and professionals on the move, as Le Champ Libre is just a short walk from the major business and shopping areas of La Roche sur Yon, Le Poiré sur Vie and Mouilleron le Captif. Whether in Les Ajoncs, Les Bazinières, Acti-Nord, Beaupuy or L'Eraudière, some very large companies have set up shop here: Bénéteau, Marionneau, Akéna, Cougnaud, Hydrokit etc... Need accommodation for your business meetings? Don't hesitate to contact us. Situated in a hectare of wooded countryside, we have a gîte with a bedroom with a 160cm bed made up on your arrival, a bathroom with an Italian shower (towels provided) and a kitchen equipped with a microwave, hob, steam cooker, raclette machine etc... (tea towels and organic essentials provided). There is also an outside dining area with a private terrace, deckchairs and barbecue. Parking is available on the property and WIFI is free.

Renovated old house located in a hamlet, close to the owner's home. Ground floor: living room (wood burner), kitchen, wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed), shower room/wc. First floor: 3 bedrooms (3x90) (1x140) (1x140), shower room/wc, bathroom, wc. Wifi internet access. 230 m² landscaped enclosed courtyard with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, swing). Adjoining barn (table football, 2 bikes available). Garage. Farm 100 m away. Forêt de Grasla with historic refuge 1 km, Lac la Tricherie 18 km. Options : End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay. Towels not provided. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Whether you're a local resident, a restaurateur, a fan of sustainable tourism or simply looking for authentic flavours, this initiative is for you! Since spring 2025, our organic vegetables have been available for sale, both online and locally. Follow us on this adventure and find out why this project goes far beyond just tasting good. Looking for local organic vegetables? We've designed our sales system to be simple and practical: 💻 An online sales outlet: Since mid-May 2025, you can order your seasonal vegetables from our online shop and collect them from the estate. 🛒 A physical shop on the estate: You can directly choose your fresh vegetables, meet our team and discover what goes on behind the scenes of market gardening, by visiting us at the estate shop.

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

Organic farming on a 21 ha farm (12 animals). Processing of wheat into flour and bread. Products Wheat 25 kg and 5 kg, Flour 2 kg, 1 kg, 700g Breads, raisin bread, hazelnuts, sesame, linen Natural sourdough bread speciality baked over a wood fire

Products: semi-wholemeal on grindstone, bread sourdough baked in wood: classic (700g, 1 or 2 kg), special (500g) (raisin / nut, sesame, flax, multi-seeds ) or spelts (500g / 1kg) cake. Operation of 30 ha, 10 ha of cereals (wheat, spelled) into flour and bread, 13 suckler cows. educational farm and farm camping. Places of Sale: At the farm on Thursday and Friday evening from 18h, AMAP Breuil-Chaussee, Farm shop: "In Farmer bag" Les Herbiers and "La ferme du Bignon 'in La Verrie, Biocoop Bressuire Friday and Saturday and at Cholet on Saturday (manufacture)

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.

White Hop is a bar with a large terrace, a restaurant and a cellar.

Our homemade pizzas are made with quality products, fresh dough kneaded daily on the premises, 100% French pork and topped with a mixture of mozzarella, Emmental cheese and melted Emmental cheese (except for the sweet ones).

The "Amiral Food" fast food restaurant offers a range of pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tacos.

Takeaway menu, lunchtimes only. Choose from a €10 hot dish menu (starter/main course or main course/dessert plus a bun and a 33cl bottle of water) or a €10 burger menu (burger of the day and chips, a dessert and a 33cl bottle of water). Our restaurant is open from Monday to Friday lunchtime with a €12.30 menu including a starter buffet, a choice of 4 hot (home-cooked) dishes, cheese, dessert and coffee. We are also open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Our specialities include home-made burgers, grills and children's menus. WIFI: free access

Fresh produce. Slate menu based on the market. Partnerships with many local producers. Weekends are reserved for catering services and evenings for catering appointments. We'll take the time to meet you and suggest a menu to suit your budget!

For further information: 02 51 98 41 12

For further information: 02 51 48 20 09

Speciality burgers, friendly service and regular entertainment (concerts, karaoke) create the perfect setting for a great time with friends or family. Go and try the delectable burgers in this restaurant if you're not far away. Many visitors order a delicious cider. Les Chouans offers a huge coffee among its drinks. Dignified staff await customers all year round. This place offers a spectacular service to its guests. A comfortable atmosphere has been noted by customers.

For further information: 02 51 43 62 87

REIMUND Karine welcomes you to her bed and breakfast in a peaceful setting in the Vendée countryside.

Situated in a small, peaceful hamlet in Dompierre-sur-Yon, our gîte welcomes you for a peaceful stay, just : 12 km from La Roche-sur-Yon, 45 minutes from the beaches of the Vendée, 45 minutes from Puy du Fou, and 1 hour from Nantes. This typical Vendée house, with its old beams, terracotta floor and granite fireplace, will win you over with its authenticity and cosy atmosphere. 🏡 Capacity: 4 people 🛏️ As an option (extra charge), the BZ sofa and corner bed in the living room can accommodate up to 7 people. 👶 Cot available on request. Ideal for a family holiday, a break with friends or a relaxing getaway in the heart of the Vendée countryside!

Just outside La Roche-sur-Yon, in the heart of the Vendée, Marie-Laure and Olivier are delighted to welcome you to their Le Guerry gîte, a haven of peace where nature meets comfort. Ideally situated between land and sea, this gîte is the perfect place for nature lovers, with numerous footpaths directly accessible from the house. It is also : 15 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon 40 minutes from Puy du Fou 50 minutes from Sables d'Olonne and Nantes The 100 m² gîte is located in the heart of the countryside, offering peace and quiet. You'll find all the comforts you need for a pleasant stay, with access to the entire house. Bed linen and towels : If you wish, these services are available for a supplement of €10 per bed (for 4 beds). Duvets are provided in all beds. Bed linen and towels are provided free of charge for bookings of 6 nights or more. Cleaning package : A cleaning package is available at an additional cost, depending on the length of your stay. Additional services must be paid for when the keys are handed over.

Family home renovated in 2023 Quietly located in a small village 4 km from the town centre of Les Essarts and all amenities (baker, butcher, grocer, shopping centre, etc.). Come and enjoy a pleasant stay with a view over the countryside. You'll find a lounge, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, induction hob, etc.), bathroom with washing machine and separate WC. Sleeping facilities include a bedroom with a double bed (140 x 200 cm) and 2 bunk beds (90 x 200 cm) (bed linen and towels provided). A private terrace, lawn and unfenced courtyard are at your disposal.

Situated on a recent housing estate on the edge of arable land, 3 minutes from local shops, with direct access to the A87 motorway, and 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou and La Roche-sur-Yon, you'll find peace and comfort. The accommodation comprises two levels: upstairs, two spacious bedrooms, one with a 1.60 m bed and the other with two 90 cm beds, and on the ground floor, a bright living room/kitchen with two large south-facing French windows. On this level you will also find the bathroom with WC, shower for disabled people, towel rail, washing machine and tancarville. For restful nights and cool days in summer, the windows are all fitted with electric roller shutters (with the exception of the staircase window). Around the property, you will have access to 300m2 of private, south-west-facing land with a terrace and private parking for 2 vehicles. You will arrive independently via a secure key box, leaving you free to choose your arrival time (arrival time from 4pm). If you wish, we will be happy to meet you during your stay.

In the heart of the Vendée bocage, a stone's throw from the Puy du Fou and not far from the Vendée beaches, we look forward to welcoming you for a pleasant, authentic stay. The smell of homemade jams and Vendée brioches sets the tone for these guest rooms, an invitation to rest and relax. Welcome to our home, we'll make sure you feel right at home! Laure and Julien

In the heart of the Vendée bocage, a stone's throw from the Puy du Fou and not far from the Vendée beaches, we look forward to welcoming you for a pleasant, authentic stay. The smell of homemade jams and Vendée brioches sets the tone for these guest rooms, an invitation to rest and relax. Welcome to our home, we'll make sure you feel right at home! Laure and Julien