Explore the Charms of Tiffauges, Vendée, 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of timekeeping in the heart of a genuine workshop dating back to 1898, which has remained in its original state. A veritable showcase of our heritage, this place tells the story of 150 years of watchmaking, from Émile Girard's first creations to the Lussault family. Here, more than fifty clocks - from traditional mechanisms to more recent models incorporating electronics - invite you to explore the technical evolution driven by the passion and expertise of local craftsmen. Established in the very workshop where the clocks destined to equip bell towers, railway stations and public buildings were made, the museum offers an authentic immersion in unique French know-how. Visits, by appointment only, are an opportunity to discover these sophisticated mechanisms, carried by the lively ticking of the cogs and the echo of an industrial heritage. It's an exciting sensory and cultural journey, to be enjoyed alone, with the family or in a group.

In the heart of Tiffauges, "Le Manoir de la Barbacane" welcomes you to its 19 rooms, including several suites and a room with disabled access. In a calm and relaxing setting, don't miss out on the pleasure of the swimming pool in its landscaped grounds. Dishes available at reception. Restaurants nearby. Wifi access on site.

Circus show put on by Cie Alta Gama. She's Spanish, he's Argentinian. With their bikes, Amanda and Alejo form an authentic trio and welcome us into their show which, beyond its apparent simplicity, is about self-acceptance. As funny as they are engaging, the two artists talk about bodies, their bodies and, in a very subtle way, the relationship we build with our own.

Dance / Circus Giving stones back their lightness Mountaineer, builder or mad dreamer? A man is busy moving stones, pieces of wood and string. He's pushing, carrying and weighing his stones like strange creatures, busy building something we can't quite grasp. Immerse yourself in this poetic universe that echoes childhood games, magical constructions that we pile up, rocks, magical constructions that we pile up, rocks that become summits... FROM 5 YEARS

The Boulangerie-Pâtisserie MAISON SAUVAGE was created in 2018, in the commune of Torfou. The chef: Sébastien Sauvage has been building up his expertise for over 15 years. Driven by a shared passion, Sébastien and Chloé are determined to offer pastry and bakery creations that are rich in flavour.

Between the Vendée and Nantes, this group gite provides all the comfort you could wish for up to 14 people. It's the ideal place to get together with family or friends in the heart of the countryside. There are also a number of hiking trails nearby. This service includes two gîtes that are connected from the inside. The first gîte: its private terrace is equipped with garden furniture, sun loungers and a plancha. The living room has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for 8 people, a lounge with a corner sofa (convertible into a double bed), armchair and television. On the ground floor, you'll find a shower room, a first bedroom with a double bed and television, and a room with two single beds. Upstairs, there are two small en-suite bedrooms, one with 2 single beds and the other with a double bed and en-suite shower room, which can sleep up to 4 people. The second gîte: its terrace is equipped with garden furniture, sun loungers, a parasol and a plancha. It leads to the living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area for 6 people and a lounge with a corner sofa and television. On the ground floor, there is a shower room with walk-in shower, vanity unit and wc, as well as a first bedroom with a double bed. Upstairs is a bedroom with a double bed and a small bedroom with 2 single beds. A reception room is also accessible from the terrace of the first gîte for gatherings. This room also has a kitchen, a lounge with 2 convertible sofas that can be used for sleeping and a shower room. Ample gated on-site parking. Wifi internet connection.

Between Cholet and Nantes, this new holiday rental will provide you with all the comfort you need for your stay, just 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou and the Vendée. You'll love the surrounding countryside, the peace and quiet and the exposed stone walls. The 35m² terrace in front of the gîte is equipped with garden furniture, sun loungers, a parasol and a plancha. This private outdoor space gives access to the living area with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area for 6 people and a lounge with a corner sofa and television. On the ground floor, there is a double bedroom with a shower room and WC accessible to all. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with two single beds and a double bed. The gîte can be rented at the same time as the Grand gîte de la Tiboire, which sleeps 8. The two gîtes are adjoining and can be joined together on request. A 36m² reception room is also available if you rent the whole property. Locally, take the footpath leading down to the Sèvre Nantaise river for some great walks after a frenetic day at Puy du Fou. You can also visit Clisson, 15 minutes away, or Nantes, with its Machines de l'Ile and château 35 minutes away by car. And don't miss Hellfest in Clisson at the end of June. No towels provided. Large private car park secured by a gate. Wifi internet connection.

Between Cholet and Nantes, this new holiday rental will provide you with all the comfort you need for your stay, just 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou and the Vendée. You'll fall under the spell of the surrounding countryside, the peace and quiet and the exposed stone walls. The terrace in front of the gîte has garden furniture, sun loungers, a parasol and a plancha. This private outdoor space gives access to the living room with its fully equipped kitchen and dining area for 8 people. Next door is the lounge area with a corner sofa (convertible into 2 beds), armchair and television. On the ground floor, you'll find a double bedroom and a bedroom with two single beds, as well as a shower room with walk-in shower and WC accessible to all. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with two single beds and a double bed, plus a shower room with WC, shower and basin. There is also a reception room adjoining the gîte for family gatherings, friends' get-togethers or business meetings. A kitchen and a shower room with WC are available on the ground floor, as well as a lounge with two sofas upstairs. The gîte can be rented at the same time as the Petit gîte de la Tiboire, which sleeps 6. The two gîtes are adjoining and can be joined together on request. On site, take the footpath leading down to the Sèvre Nantaise for some great walks after a frenetic day at the Puy du Fou. You can also visit Clisson, 15 minutes away, or Nantes, with its Machines de l'Ile and château 35 minutes away by car. And don't miss Hellfest in Clisson at the end of June. No towels provided. Large private car park secured by a gate. Wifi internet connection.

3 gites for up to 5/7 pers, recent and functional construction. Independent from one another. On the edge of 4 ha of fields around the constructions. Large private swimming pool, games area and room for table tennis and table football.

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.

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! »

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.

Looking for some fresh air? Escape to the Espace Naturel la Corbelière in Moulins and fill up on greenery! This 2 km trail, on a preserved site, is at the heart of a vast bocage landscape, cradle of springs where meadows, ponds, hedges and small streams mingle. This site has been awarded the "Espace Naturel Sensitive" label. With the family: a moment of complicity guaranteed! On your own: a great opportunity to recharge your batteries! Thanks to the support of the Département des Deux-Sèvres, JDO Paysages (Terves) has installed two attractive and fun footbridges. They're sure to delight young and old alike! An educational panel talks about "mollins". What are they? To find out, scan the QR code on the panel and listen to what the locals have to say. The site is also home to several geocaches, an orienteering course and a Tèrra Aventura course called "La Corbelière des z?ombres"

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.

Organic farming on a 12 ha farm including 5 ha of market gardening and 1500 m² of greenhouses. Products: Various organic vegetables in season Places of sale : At the farm, Thursday from 6 to 7 pm, "Proxi" store in Mauléon, Biocoop Bressuire and Cholet, "Mangeons Bio ensemble" producers' store at Fruits de Clazay.

Products: vegetables and seasonal fruit production field and 700 m² under cover, partnership with other local producers. Usage: 1 ha devoted to gardening Place of Sale: At the farm Monday from 17:30 to 18:30 (on order) on Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:30 Thursday 16:30 to 19h Friday from 10:30 to 12:30 and 16:30 to 18:30 on Friday , filing basket in Dropbox shop and grocery store Champigneule in La Chapelle-Largeau.

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.

Welcome to the Auberge du Donjon. Situated just opposite the Château de Gilles de Rais, you can enjoy pizzas, pastas and salads by the fire on the terrace overlooking the castle. Opening times : - closed on Mondays and Tuesdays - lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday - Sunday lunchtime

Get together with friends or family in a typical medieval atmosphere at the Crêperie du Vidame! Specialities include galettes, crêpes and wood-fired pizzas to enjoy on the premises. Pizzas are also available to take away! Come and try our catered dish of the day! There are 2 dining rooms, a shaded terrace and a lounge area. Opening times : In season : - Monday evenings - Tuesday to Saturday evenings Closed all day on Sundays and for lunch on Mondays Off season : - Tuesday to Saturday evenings Closed Sunday and Monday

Pizz' & fouées offers around fifteen fresh, home-made pizzas, as well as savoury fouées, one of which is vegetarian. For those with a sweet tooth, you can also order sweet fouées.

Joël and his team look forward to welcoming you to their restaurant, a stone's throw from the famous Château de Tiffauges. Enjoy a meal in a beautiful 15th-century residence. Le Presbytère serves traditional cuisine, with a focus on real flavours, conviviality and discovering local produce. There are 4 cosy dining rooms and a shady terrace in the heart of the village of Tiffauges. Booking is recommended. Open in summer: Lunch from 12pm to 1.30pm Dinner from 7pm to 8.30pm, Friday and Saturday evenings 9pm depending on the number of guests. Open outside the summer period: Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday. Evening: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed on Monday and Tuesday Lunch from 12pm to 1:45pm on weekdays Dinner from 7pm to 8.30pm - 9pm on Friday and Saturday

The Tannerie restaurant offers a menu that changes every 15 days (except for the dish of the day, which changes every day) depending on the chef's mood. We make it a point of honour to offer home-made dishes, using locally-grown produce wherever possible.

The working-class restaurant has a warm, family atmosphere, with a tastefully decorated interior and a pleasant terrace for when the weather is fine. Customers praise the friendly welcome from the owners and the quality of the service. Regular events, such as themed evenings and board games, add to the friendly atmosphere. Chez Josy is also a café-tabac, offering lottery services and, soon, a PMU. Opening times are adapted to welcome customers throughout the week, with extended hours in the evening.

Our traditional working-class restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy a simple, tasty meal without worrying about your budget. Enjoy our all-you-can-eat starter buffet, a choice of hot dish and finish with our dessert buffet, all at a very attractive price. Every Friday lunchtime, the unmissable fish of the day with beurre blanc served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is open for lunch every day from Monday to Friday, and we look forward to seeing you there!

On the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise, the Auberge des 3 Provinces serves traditional, refined cuisine based on fresh, seasonal produce. You can enjoy its cosy dining room with fireplace in winter and its riverside terrace in summer. Open all year round. Open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2pm. Evenings on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 9pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Ina Amano is a mobile Japanese restaurant. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine. Open on a click and collect basis, it offers a range of formulas and products. Available at the Moulin des Landes-Génusson on Thursday evenings: book before 2pm to collect your dishes between 6pm and 8pm. At the Maulévrier park for certain events! In November, come and immerse yourself in the Japanese world during Momiji, the Japanese autumn, by sampling Ina Amano's delicious products!

Fresh pizzas available 24 hours a day

Guest rooms (2 people and 4 people)

Gîte just a stone's throw from the Château de Tiffauges and 25 minutes from the Puy du Fou. On the ground floor, it comprises a large room with a fitted kitchen area and a lounge area (sofa bed convertible into a double bed (1.60m)). Upstairs bedroom on the mezzanine, shower room with walk-in shower and separate WC. Private terrace and fully enclosed shady garden (automated entrance gate). Quiet setting on the edge of old Tiffauges. Uninterrupted view over the river (la Crûme). Access to the flower garden...Tiffauges is a village full of character, with local amenities including hiking, fishing and nature activities... various shops, restaurants and a crêperie-pizzeria within walking distance. The gîte is not accessible or suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Located 24km from the Puy du Fou, Barbe bleue, a 4-person accommodation, welcomes you to the charming village of Tiffauges.

LE LOGIS DES DOUVES: Philippe and Françoise Lecoq offer 5 guest rooms for up to 12 people, located in the heart of old Tiffauges, 25 minutes from the Puy du Fou, with the 2 clés clévacances label.

Just a stone's throw from Tiffauges castle, the sculptor's house offers accommodation with a garden and terrace. On-site hiking, fishing

In the heart of Tiffauges, this 2-person furnished holiday home offers a breathtaking view of the château de Tiffauges.

Studio for 2 people (1 bedroom)

In the heart of Tiffauges, this 18th century bourgeois house is located 200 metres from the Château de Barbe Bleue. It comprises 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and WCs and a family suite with 2 bedrooms. Relaxing setting. Access to the terrace, swimming pool and park.

This 5-star gîte is distinguished by its understated elegance, combining comfort with rustic charm. The emphasis is on refined details and quality materials, while preserving the traditional essence of the place. Its exceptional vaulted cellar will add an extra touch of elegance and pleasure to your stay, ideal for tantalising your taste buds or for convivial moments with friends. Nestling in a picturesque setting, 200 metres from the medieval Château, its patio offers a breathtaking view. The result is an unforgettable experience, combining contemporary luxury with the authenticity of a historic setting.