Discover Bois-de-cene, Vendée, Pays de la Loire

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.

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”

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... •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”

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)

Camping Le Bois Joli**** with its lagoon, located in the charming Vendée village of Bois-de-Céné, is a family campsite happy to open its doors to holidaymakers for a holiday combining rest, relaxation and good humour. Situated 20km from the beach, the campsite is surrounded by greenery and is an ideal place for rest and leisure. You can take advantage of all the facilities on offer: the new aquatic area with a 3000m² lagoon (artificial beach), a heated indoor pool (open from 5 April) and a heated outdoor pool (open from early June), petanque courts, a small pond for fishing enthusiasts, a children's play area and table tennis tables. A bar is open all season, with a terrace overlooking the pools. The snack bar offers lively meals in the pre-season and is open every evening in July and August. In terms of entertainment, the campsite team will ensure you have an unforgettable time with a variety of activities, including cycling and canoeing trips, a visit to the animal farm on the campsite, various evening events (karaoke, bingo, disco, etc.), concerts, magic shows - entertainment in July and August. Everything has been thought of to ensure you have fun and make the most of your holiday with your family or friends. In the vicinity of the village, don't miss the beautiful beaches of the Vendée, as well as the cultural and natural heritage of this beautiful region. A special feature: from the first days of April, you can watch storks from the west coast of Africa spend the summer in peace at camping Le Bois Joli****!

Old house situated in a complex 500 m from the centre of the village. Ground floor: living room (sofa, 1 single bed), kitchen (washing machine, freezer), shower room/wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Enclosed landscaped garden of 600 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Optional: cleaning package: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 people. 10€/bed/stay.

This former farmhouse, renovated in 2021, is located in the countryside, on the edge of a marsh, in a hamlet close to a farm. Fitted out on one level, you will find a living area with lounge/kitchen, 3 bedrooms with en suite shower rooms (1 double bed, shower room, WC) (2 twin beds, shower room) (2 twin beds, shower room, WC), a separate WC and a utility room. Outside, there are 3 terraces with different orientations. An enclosed area of around 1500 m² (courtyard, garden) and a shelter are available (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). All-inclusive price: bed linen, towels, cleaning, heating. Optional: interim cleaning (ask the owners for details). Additional charge: tourist tax.

Love Home: take the time to relax, rediscover yourself and escape in total intimacy. In a sensual setting with top-of-the-range amenities, you'll discover several refined spaces. The lounge area with exposed beams (and swing), double whirlpool bath, XXL TV and home cinema, small lounge with wine cellar, fitted and equipped kitchen (with everything you need to cook). The bedroom with king-size bed, lighting and mirrors. The shower room has a splendid shower and soft lighting. The unoverlooked garden is a peaceful, relaxing place to dine (plancha) and have breakfast. Included for your evening at Love Home : - Double face-to-face whirlpool - Fully equipped kitchen (coffee machine, kettle, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee capsules, teas) - Private garden - Linen (sheets, towels, bathrobes, slippers) - End-of-stay cleaning

Love Cottage takes you on an exotic journey as a couple for an evening, a weekend or a short romantic break. You'll spend a magical moment in a comfortable setting. The spa with its play of light, lush vegetation and mirrors. The main room with table tête à tête, living room with TV QLed and comfortable sofa, fully equipped kitchen (2 ring hob, fridge, freezer, Dolce Gusto machine, kettle, microwave, coffee, tea). Bedroom with Queen-size bed, mirrors and soft lighting Bathroom with exotic shower The Zen garden, with its wall of water, invites you to relax and let go. Included for your evening at Love Cottage - Double face-to-face whirlpool - Fully equipped kitchen (coffee machine, kettle, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee capsules, teas) - Private garden - Linen (sheets, towels, bathrobes, slippers) - End-of-stay cleaning

Old house renovated in 1991, adjoining the owner's accommodation. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette with decorative fireplace (radio CD), shower room (hairdryer), wc, 2 bedrooms (1x140)(2x90). Shared enclosed grounds of 2000 m² with private area of 100 m² (garden furniture, barbecue). Towels not provided. Optional: Cleaning package: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 pers. 12€/bed/stay.

The gîte is located in a quiet hamlet on a 1 hectare property, lush with greenery and flowers, within easy reach, 20 minutes from the beaches. You can enjoy the private terrace, the gazebo with garden furniture and the wooded grounds, where you can play boules, shuffleboard and table football. For the children, there are plenty of ball games to be enjoyed. The beaches of St Gilles Croix de Vie, Saint Jean de Monts, Notre Dame de Monts and La Barre de Monts, as well as the passage of the Gois to the Ile de Noirmoutier, are 25 km away. The Baie de Bourgneuf and Pornic are also popular outings. You can also spend a day on the Ile d'Yeu, by boat in the morning and evening. Hiking trails can be started from the gîte. A 2-person guest room is available on site, subject to booking. The gîte was renovated in 2015 and is adjoining the owner's accommodation. It comprises a living room/lounge/kitchen, shower room, utility room, 1 separate toilet, 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed and 1 x 90cm bed). Interior steps. There is a library, board games and a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Wifi internet access. Optional extras: Housekeeping package: €50/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Extra charge: Electric heating: €8/day (payable to the owner).

Hélène and Nicolas have moved into an old farmhouse in Châteauneuf to brew their beer. Blonde, white, IPA, amber, triple and Neipa make up the permanent range. But they also offer ephemeral beers to suit the season. So don't hesitate to pay them a visit!

Gite converted in 2015 in an old renovated barn, detached, not overlooked, located near the owner's home, entirely on one level. Indoor swimming pool (4x9m) with counter-current over 70 m². Spacious living room with lounge area and open-plan kitchen (TV with integrated sound bar). Billiards area. 5 bedrooms, including 3 with 180cm beds and direct access to the terrace, all with en-suite shower rooms (shower/WC), with the option of an extra bed for one bedroom and 2 bedrooms with 2 twin 90cm beds. Another bathroom/WC (corner bath, shower). Games room for young and old: board games, books, etc. open onto a terrace with outdoor games: table tennis, petanque pitch, slide, etc. Spa for 7 people available. Beds made on arrival, bed linen provided: bathrobe, towels and pool towel. Private landscaped garden of 1,200 m², terraces, garden furniture, relaxation lounge. Optional: Housekeeping package: €150/stay. Additional charge: Tourist tax from 1 April to 1 October.

Bridge near the small canal

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Le Petit Saint Thomas welcomes you to our restaurant in a small, typical Vendée house, a few minutes from Challans.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime : 🍽️ A full menu to please you 🍴 Two formulas: Starter/Main course or Main course/Dessert for small appetites Pizza 🍕 of the moment Friday evening: cold, hot or mixed appetisers to suit all tastes.

Restaurant - Bar - Events

Make your events unforgettable with the expertise of Jean-Michel and Sylvie, true gastronomy enthusiasts. With over 30 years' experience in the restaurant and catering business, and as former owners of the famous Le P'tit Farphadet restaurant in Challans, they are committed to enhancing your receptions with refined, authentic cuisine. A former master restaurateur, Jean-Michel makes it a point of honour to work with fresh produce, often local and in season, to guarantee tasty dishes of impeccable quality. Whether you're on site at L'Héryssonne or prefer to have your event catered in your own home, our catering service is there to adapt to your needs. Let yourself be carried away by a tailor-made culinary experience, designed to delight your taste buds while allowing you to enjoy your guests to the full.

Snack menu to eat in or take away

"Restaurant les baguettes d'or is located in the centre of the town of Machecoul. The owner is a chef with experience of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Camping Le Bois Joli**** with its lagoon, located in the charming Vendée village of Bois-de-Céné, is a family campsite happy to open its doors to holidaymakers for a holiday combining rest, relaxation and good humour. Situated 20km from the beach, the campsite is surrounded by greenery and is an ideal place for rest and leisure. You can take advantage of all the facilities on offer: the new aquatic area with a 3000m² lagoon (artificial beach), a heated indoor pool (open from 5 April) and a heated outdoor pool (open from early June), petanque courts, a small pond for fishing enthusiasts, a children's play area and table tennis tables. A bar is open all season, with a terrace overlooking the pools. The snack bar offers lively meals in the pre-season and is open every evening in July and August. In terms of entertainment, the campsite team will ensure you have an unforgettable time with a variety of activities, including cycling and canoeing trips, a visit to the animal farm on the campsite, various evening events (karaoke, bingo, disco, etc.), concerts, magic shows - entertainment in July and August. Everything has been thought of to ensure you have fun and make the most of your holiday with your family or friends. In the vicinity of the village, don't miss the beautiful beaches of the Vendée, as well as the cultural and natural heritage of this beautiful region. A special feature: from the first days of April, you can watch storks from the west coast of Africa spend the summer in peace at camping Le Bois Joli****!

Old house situated in a complex 500 m from the centre of the village. Ground floor: living room (sofa, 1 single bed), kitchen (washing machine, freezer), shower room/wc, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). Enclosed landscaped garden of 600 m² (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). Optional: cleaning package: €40/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 people. 10€/bed/stay.

This former farmhouse, renovated in 2021, is located in the countryside, on the edge of a marsh, in a hamlet close to a farm. Fitted out on one level, you will find a living area with lounge/kitchen, 3 bedrooms with en suite shower rooms (1 double bed, shower room, WC) (2 twin beds, shower room) (2 twin beds, shower room, WC), a separate WC and a utility room. Outside, there are 3 terraces with different orientations. An enclosed area of around 1500 m² (courtyard, garden) and a shelter are available (garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs). All-inclusive price: bed linen, towels, cleaning, heating. Optional: interim cleaning (ask the owners for details). Additional charge: tourist tax.

Love Home: take the time to relax, rediscover yourself and escape in total intimacy. In a sensual setting with top-of-the-range amenities, you'll discover several refined spaces. The lounge area with exposed beams (and swing), double whirlpool bath, XXL TV and home cinema, small lounge with wine cellar, fitted and equipped kitchen (with everything you need to cook). The bedroom with king-size bed, lighting and mirrors. The shower room has a splendid shower and soft lighting. The unoverlooked garden is a peaceful, relaxing place to dine (plancha) and have breakfast. Included for your evening at Love Home : - Double face-to-face whirlpool - Fully equipped kitchen (coffee machine, kettle, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee capsules, teas) - Private garden - Linen (sheets, towels, bathrobes, slippers) - End-of-stay cleaning

Love Cottage takes you on an exotic journey as a couple for an evening, a weekend or a short romantic break. You'll spend a magical moment in a comfortable setting. The spa with its play of light, lush vegetation and mirrors. The main room with table tête à tête, living room with TV QLed and comfortable sofa, fully equipped kitchen (2 ring hob, fridge, freezer, Dolce Gusto machine, kettle, microwave, coffee, tea). Bedroom with Queen-size bed, mirrors and soft lighting Bathroom with exotic shower The Zen garden, with its wall of water, invites you to relax and let go. Included for your evening at Love Cottage - Double face-to-face whirlpool - Fully equipped kitchen (coffee machine, kettle, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee capsules, teas) - Private garden - Linen (sheets, towels, bathrobes, slippers) - End-of-stay cleaning

Old house renovated in 1991, adjoining the owner's accommodation. Ground floor: living room/kitchenette with decorative fireplace (radio CD), shower room (hairdryer), wc, 2 bedrooms (1x140)(2x90). Shared enclosed grounds of 2000 m² with private area of 100 m² (garden furniture, barbecue). Towels not provided. Optional: Cleaning package: €60/stay; Sheet hire for 1 and 2 pers. 12€/bed/stay.

The gîte is located in a quiet hamlet on a 1 hectare property, lush with greenery and flowers, within easy reach, 20 minutes from the beaches. You can enjoy the private terrace, the gazebo with garden furniture and the wooded grounds, where you can play boules, shuffleboard and table football. For the children, there are plenty of ball games to be enjoyed. The beaches of St Gilles Croix de Vie, Saint Jean de Monts, Notre Dame de Monts and La Barre de Monts, as well as the passage of the Gois to the Ile de Noirmoutier, are 25 km away. The Baie de Bourgneuf and Pornic are also popular outings. You can also spend a day on the Ile d'Yeu, by boat in the morning and evening. Hiking trails can be started from the gîte. A 2-person guest room is available on site, subject to booking. The gîte was renovated in 2015 and is adjoining the owner's accommodation. It comprises a living room/lounge/kitchen, shower room, utility room, 1 separate toilet, 2 bedrooms (1 x 160cm bed) (1 x 140cm bed and 1 x 90cm bed). Interior steps. There is a library, board games and a private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Wifi internet access. Optional extras: Housekeeping package: €50/stay; Sheet hire for 1 or 2 people: €10/stay; Bathroom linen hire: €8/stay. Extra charge: Electric heating: €8/day (payable to the owner).

Fully restored gîte in the heart of an agricultural property, approximately 30 km from the beaches of Saint Jean de Monts, the island of Noirmoutier and the Loire Atlantique border. Comprising a 35m2 living room with open-plan fitted kitchen, lounge with 2-seater sofa bed, television, wifi, two bedrooms, one with a double bed (140cm), the other with two single beds (90cm), closed alcove with single bed (90cm), shower room with walk-in shower, separate wc - enclosed courtyard with terrace and garden furniture plus barbecue. Disabled access - indoor and outdoor children's games available. Free Wifi access Holiday vouchers accepted