Discover Thorigny, Vendée, Pays de la Loire: Charm and Highlights

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

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

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)

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

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... •Menhir of "la Crulière" (classified historic building) also called "The Rock of the Devil" (viewpoint) 3- •Vineyard “AOC Fiefs Vendéens Brem” (wine cellars opened to the public).

•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)

4 bedrooms in an old 19th-century house on a working farm. 2 bedrooms for 2 and 3 people on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms for 3 and 4 people upstairs. Ground floor: common room (living room), kitchenette, TV, hi-fi, wifi. Green area, covered terrace, garden furniture. Car park. Ground floor: 1 double bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) and 1 triple bedroom with separate entrance (1 x 160cm bed, 1 x 140cm bed on mezzanine). Upstairs: 1 x 3-person bedroom (1 x 160cm bed, 1 x 140cm bed), 1 x family bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) (2 x 90cm beds). Private shower room and WC. Entrance via common room for 3 bedrooms. Table d'hôtes by prior arrangement. Accessibility for motor, mental and hearing disabilities for Aubépine and Glycine rooms. Tourist tax extra. Table d'hôtes at €23 per person (wine included).

Renovated former farm building, located in a hamlet, close to the owner's home and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, bathroom, wc, 3 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed, shower room/wc in bedroom) (1 x 140cm bed) (2 x 1-person beds). 2500 m² enclosed landscaped garden (boules, sandpit, table tennis), terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). 1 other gîte on site: H85G010534. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption) - Additional tourist tax.

Self-contained gîte converted in 2015 in an old renovated barn, located in a hamlet, close to the owner's house and another gîte. Ground floor: large living room/lounge/kitchen (pellet stove), storeroom, 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with shower room/wc accessible for disabled people. Access via 1 step: 2 bedrooms (1 x 160 bed, separable into 2 x 80 beds) (2 x 90 beds), bathroom, wc. 500 m² enclosed landscaped garden (sandpit, table tennis), terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). 1 other gîte on site: H85G010533 Extra charge: Electric heating charge: €8/day (if pellet stove is used: €5.50/bag), Visitor's tax.

Buchignon is a twenty-hectare family estate in the heart of the Vendée, in the commune of Fougeré. Geoffroy and Isabelle de Villèle will be delighted to show you this charming setting during your stay in one of the recently renovated guest rooms. They will do their utmost to make you as welcome as possible, in particular by adapting the breakfast to any food intolerances you may have. Table d'hôte dinner available on request. On site, a 16-hectare wooded park and a swimming pool allow you to enjoy the outdoors. From your bedroom window, you may be lucky enough to see roe deer crossing the meadow, ducks frolicking on the pond, and very likely hear birdsong (blue or great tit, robin, tree chaffinch, cuckoo...). Very easy to get to, just 17 minutes from La Roche sur Yon, around 40 minutes from the Puy du Fou and 48 minutes from most of the beaches in the Vendée.

Discover the Vendée during your stay at Escale Clopinière. This house, located 14 km from La Roche sur Yon, will enable you to explore the whole of the département: the beaches of Jard sur Mer (40 km) and the Puy du Fou (54 km) await you! Beyond our borders, you can easily visit the town of La Rochelle (66 km). This house has a kitchen/living room on the ground floor and, upstairs, a lounge, a bedroom with a 160cm bed and private toilet, a dormitory room with 4 80cm beds (2 of which can be twinned), a shower room and toilet. Outside, there is a private, unenclosed terrace with garden furniture, picnic table, barbecue and deckchairs. You can also access the owner's garden and enjoy the meadow where sheep graze. There is a shared outbuilding with another gîte where you can store your bikes. The accommodation is adjoining the owner's house, close to another gîte and on the edge of the D36. Bed linen, towels and heating included.

Gîte located in a hamlet near La Roche-sur-Yon. The gîte was converted in 2006 into a detached renovated barn, close to the owners' accommodation. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette, bedroom (1 double bed), shower room (washing machine), WC. First floor: small sitting area on mezzanine (TV/DVD player, sofa bed for 1 person). Wifi internet access. Table linen provided. Independent entrance and grounds (350 m²), terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). Bikes available. Gîtes de France 2021 best customer reviews award. Electric heating included. Options: End-of-stay cleaning: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 2 people: €10/stay; Towel hire: €8/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax.

Gîte located in the countryside, 4 km from the market towns of Château-Guibert and Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais. The accommodation is between the beaches of La Faute sur Mer (31 km), Jard sur Mer (38 km), La Tranche sur Mer (38km), Les Sables d'Olonne (47 km) and Le Puy du Fou (57 km). The O'Gliss Park water park is also nearby (26 km). The house, adjoining the owners', comprises a storeroom (washing machine, electric griddle), a living room/kitchen (access from the storeroom via 3 steps), three bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed) (1 x 90cm bed), a shower room and a separate WC. Wifi internet access. Outside, a terrace with tables, chairs and deckchairs, an enclosed courtyard (owners' right of way) and a carport. Heating included. Optional: cleaning package: €70/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 pers. 10€/bed/stay; Bathroom linen hire: 10€/person/stay.

Renovated, detached farmhouse in a hamlet, ideally situated 10 minutes from the A83 motorway. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, shower room/wc, 3 bedrooms (1 bed 140)(2 beds 90)(2 twin beds 80), wc, 1 bedroom with shower room (1 bed 140, 1 bed 90). Mobile phone available on request (deposit required). Garage. Landscaped grounds of 1500 m², terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Swimming pool open in summer at Mareuil, 4 km away. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption).

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

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)

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.

Farm on 1.20 ha, in conversion to organic farming, basket making course on the farm. Products: Wicker, Basketry (baskets, baskets ...) All year round Places of sale : At the farm by appointment, on the Internet

A 15th century lodging, surrounded by moats, with an interior court and garden, orchard and vegetable garden.

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

The Saint Mesmin Castle, in Saint André sur Sèvre, is a XIVth century medieval fortress to which an imposing XVth century dungeon, with its 28 metre high walls has been added. An invitation to daily medieval life which reveals itself more subtle and refined than one could imagine. This fortress, a listed building since 1993, offers daily animations throughout July and August for an unusual discovery of the place: workshops for children and adults.

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.

Located in the heart of Thorigny (85), Chez Nini is a working-class restaurant that combines simplicity, quality and conviviality. Here, the emphasis is on authenticity: every day, generous home cooking awaits you, with a daily menu that changes according to the chef's inspiration and the freshness of the produce. Savoury meats, dishes simmered just like at home, crispy chips and gourmet desserts make up an offer designed to satisfy appetites in a hurry... and demanding ones! Chez Nini also boasts a warm atmosphere, where regulars meet passing visitors in a simple but welcoming setting. The service is fast and always with a smile, and the prices are affordable for everyone. It's the ideal address for an efficient lunch break without sacrificing quality or pleasure. Whether you're a craftsman, an employee, a businessman or just passing through, Chez Nini offers you a real moment of relaxation over a good meal. Come as you are, leave satisfied and delighted. A working-class menu from Monday to Friday, lunchtime only, at €14.90. Burger night on Tuesday evenings and pizzas at weekends.

Located at the entrance to Fougeré, close to the main roads, Restaurant Les Chasseurs is a popular address for its traditional French cuisine, warm welcome and spacious setting. With a capacity of 150 covers, it's the ideal place for a lunch with colleagues, a meal with the family or a stopover on the road. Open from Monday to Friday, the restaurant caters in particular for truck drivers, craftsmen and professionals passing through, but above all for families. The restaurant has a large, easily accessible HGV car park. As for the food, the restaurant offers a full workers' menu at €13.80 from 1 July, including starter, main course and dessert, with home-made dishes and simple but tasty products. The atmosphere is friendly and the service efficient, in a spirit of authentic, affordable dining. In addition, a delivery service (pizzas and snacks) is available in the towns of Fougeré, Thorigny, La Chaize le Vicomte and Bournezeau.

GUI-GUI and his team welcome you : from Tuesday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime to enjoy our -STARTER BUFFET -DISH OF THE DAY or FRITZED STEAK or GRILLED HAM MOGETTES - CHOICE OF CHEESE OR DESSERT - COFFEE For €14.50 And from Tuesday evening to Sunday evening to enjoy our pizzas. CATERING ON SITE OR TO TAKE AWAY.

Pizzas, Italian dishes, Paninis, Sandwiches, Snacking

130 covers - traditional cuisine

With traditional dishes revisited and attentive service, it's the ideal place for a meal with friends, family or on business. Le P'tit Florentais, located in Rives-de-l'Yon, offers you an authentic culinary experience with homemade dishes made from quality local produce. In a warm and relaxed setting, you can enjoy a varied menu combining tradition and creativity. Whether it's for a business lunch, a family dinner or a meal with friends, our restaurant offers attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere for every occasion. Come and enjoy gourmet moments at Le P'tit Florentais, where every dish is an invitation to discovery.

At the L'ÉCO PAIN microbrewery you'll find : > Craft beers made from unsold hard bread collected from local artisan bakeries. > Bar: craft beers made on the premises, as well as aperitifs, wines, aperitifs, hot drinks and soft drinks. > Shop: takeaway sales of craft beers, including gift boxes. > Visit of the production workshop with tasting (by appointment) > Food truck service every Thursday lunchtime + every Friday lunchtime > Private hire/room hire for parties, seminars, etc. (estimate on request) > Collection point for the Bout-à-Bout glass container recycling network ... and so much more!

For further information: 02 51 47 98 10

In the cosy setting of a charming bourgeois house, by the fire or on the terrace, enjoy traditional cuisine with a 3-course/3-course/3-dessert menu, or home-made burgers. Pizza to take away or on the premises.

Simple, traditional French cuisine.

Le Koto gîte is the ideal place for a personalised stay, where relaxation and a variety of activities blend harmoniously. If you're looking for an invigorating break, the many country and forest paths in the area invite you to go walking, jogging, cycling, or simply to enjoy the surrounding nature. Just 10 minutes away, you'll find a host of water-based leisure activities: lakes and rivers for fishing, hiking, boating, survival activities and horse-riding. Do you dream of the invigorating air of the ocean, while enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside? The sea is just 30 minutes away, offering both wild beaches and touristy coastlines. For those who prefer more rejuvenating or creative activities, we offer, in collaboration with our network, creative workshops by prior arrangement: paper art, bookbinding, sculpture, sewing. You can also take advantage of wellness sessions: singing, relaxation therapy, metamorphic massage, non-violent communication, to be practised on site or in the surrounding area. If you're looking for a complete break without having to travel, the gîte is ideally located near a small local shop. What's more, every Friday at the end of the day, an organic market gardener sells fresh local produce. And if you arrive on a Saturday or later, you can even order your own basket of vegetables for an even more convenient and delicious stay. For those who love discovering nature and history, the gîte is strategically located, close to a host of must-see sites: La Roche-sur-Yon, Nantes, La Rochelle, Le Puy du Fou, the Marais Poitevin, Maillezais, Fontenay-le-Comte, Noirmoutier, Les Sables d'Olonne, the Vendée Globe, and much more. Last but not least, the gîte is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and pets are welcome, so you can enjoy your stay in complete peace of mind.

Welcome to Gîte Le Marillet! Situated in Thorigny in the Vendée, just 12 minutes from Mareuil-sur-Lay and 20 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon, our gîte is a lovingly renovated former barn with a floor area of 200 m². It has a 3-star Meublé de Tourisme classification, guaranteeing you comfort and quality for a pleasant stay. The gîte can accommodate up to 9 people and 1 baby. For your comfort, a full range of baby equipment is available (cot, high chair, childcare equipment). Teleworkers are welcome! Our three bedrooms and the living room are equipped with desks so you can work in peace and quiet. You will have full access to the gîte and its grounds, with : fibre optic connection (very high speed) and free Wi-Fi Large private car parks Large indoor swimming pool (unheated), ideal for enjoying the warm weather Nearby facilities O'Gliss Park and O'Fun Park (about 25 minutes away) Puy du Fou, Marais Poitevin and the beaches of the Vendée (approx. 40 minutes away) The gîte is open all year round. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Rates on request for business travellers, students or people on training courses. We also welcome seminars, business meetings and professional workshops. PETS NOT ACCEPTED.

4 bedrooms in an old 19th-century house on a working farm. 2 bedrooms for 2 and 3 people on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms for 3 and 4 people upstairs. Ground floor: common room (living room), kitchenette, TV, hi-fi, wifi. Green area, covered terrace, garden furniture. Car park. Ground floor: 1 double bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) and 1 triple bedroom with separate entrance (1 x 160cm bed, 1 x 140cm bed on mezzanine). Upstairs: 1 x 3-person bedroom (1 x 160cm bed, 1 x 140cm bed), 1 x family bedroom (1 x 160cm bed) (2 x 90cm beds). Private shower room and WC. Entrance via common room for 3 bedrooms. Table d'hôtes by prior arrangement. Accessibility for motor, mental and hearing disabilities for Aubépine and Glycine rooms. Tourist tax extra. Table d'hôtes at €23 per person (wine included).

Renovated former farm building, located in a hamlet, close to the owner's home and another gîte. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, bathroom, wc, 3 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed, shower room/wc in bedroom) (1 x 140cm bed) (2 x 1-person beds). 2500 m² enclosed landscaped garden (boules, sandpit, table tennis), terrace (garden furniture, barbecue). 1 other gîte on site: H85G010534. Additional charges: Electric heating: general meter reading (deduction of 8 kWh per day for current consumption) - Additional tourist tax.

Self-contained gîte converted in 2015 in an old renovated barn, located in a hamlet, close to the owner's house and another gîte. Ground floor: large living room/lounge/kitchen (pellet stove), storeroom, 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with shower room/wc accessible for disabled people. Access via 1 step: 2 bedrooms (1 x 160 bed, separable into 2 x 80 beds) (2 x 90 beds), bathroom, wc. 500 m² enclosed landscaped garden (sandpit, table tennis), terrace (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). 1 other gîte on site: H85G010533 Extra charge: Electric heating charge: €8/day (if pellet stove is used: €5.50/bag), Visitor's tax.

On the ground floor, the gîte comprises a fitted kitchen, dining room and living room with wood-burning stove opening onto the 2 rooms (wood provided), a shower room with walk-in shower and WC, 1 bedroom (2 single beds) and 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Boiler room with washing machine. Equipment: dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, fridge, microwave. Television. Access to two terraces. Upstairs, access from the dining room via a staircase to the billiards room, with uninterrupted views over the village. Two bedrooms, each with 1 double bed (140cm). Shower room and WC. Baby equipment: cot, high chair, bath. 60 m² covered courtyard with wooden slats and access to the private swimming pool (10 m x 5 m), heated from 1 June to 30 September, deckchairs, table tennis table, children's swing.