Discover Bournezeau, 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

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 Chantemerle Forest by taking the Voie Verte (old railway track) and the small country roads. After a stop near the chapel of the Domaine de Chantemerle, enjoy the shade of the trees of the forest of Chantemerle and its vegetal atmosphere. On the way back, take a break in the village square of Chantemerle before heading back to Pescalis. Don't hesitate to make a detour to the Karting or the Adventure Park located nearby.

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

Discover the granite chirons through the bocage landscapes, by taking the small country roads. After a break at the Jardin de Chirons, a picturesque site to discover the granite chaos, and the famous Rocher Branlant, stop at l'Absie to discover the abbey church and its mural paintings currently being restored.

Come and recharge your batteries with family or friends in an idyllic natural setting. At La Briolière (Bournezeau, Vendée), our comfortable gîte sleeps up to 14 people, with a private spa, large garden, animals on site (sheep, chickens) and no neighbours. Ideal for a friendly stay in absolute peace and quiet.

Gîte in an old farmhouse renovated in 2021, located close to a farm (suckler cows). Ground floor: living room/kitchen, utility room, shower room/WC, one bedroom (1 double bed, 1 cot) and a shower room/WC accessible for people with reduced mobility. Upstairs is a mezzanine area with table football, 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds) (1 double bed, 2 single beds) (1 double bed, 2 single beds), a shower room and a WC. Outside, you can enjoy a 600m² enclosed area with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue), above-ground swimming pool (diameter 5.50m), children's swing and table tennis table. Private parking and heating included. Sheets and towels not provided. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €210/stay.

Ideally located in the heart of the Vendée, the gite "Le Coteau de la Vouraie" welcomes you in a green setting, with a view over the fields, just 200m from Lac de la Vouraie. This 150m² house can accommodate 6 people.

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.

Relax in this unique and tranquil accommodation. You can relax at your leisure in a magical setting by the water. If you're a fisherman, don't forget your fishing licence, private access to the river just a few steps from the living room where you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the water and the crackling of the fireplace. Located 40 minutes from the Atlantic coast, 35 minutes from Puy du fou, 20 minutes from La Roche sur Yon and 10 minutes from Chantonnay town centre. Hiking trails nearby. Can be rented during school holidays and long weekends.

In a green setting, gîte converted in 2015 in an old house adjoining the owner's accommodation (renovated barn). The hamlet is on the edge of a forest, close to hiking trails. Ground floor: living room/lounge/kitchen, sitting room with TV, shower room, wc. First floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 160) (2 beds 90), wc. Wifi internet access. Private landscaped area of 500 m² with terrace (garden furniture, barbecue) and outdoor games. Bakery 2 km away. Golf de la Domangère in Nesmy 24 km away. Bed linen and towels provided. Optional: End-of-stay cleaning: €60/stay. Additional charge: Local tax. Gite close to main roads to Puy du Fou and beaches.

New Year's Eve - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis Salle des fêtes - Espace de l'Amitié Come and celebrate the New Year with a festive meal, wine, entertainment and sparklers. The meal will be prepared by Maison Chaigneau de l'Oit. Price : 85 € / adult 15 € / child (up to 11 years old) Date: Wednesday 31 December, from 8pm. Information and bookings: Marithé: 06 82 52 55 15 Élodie: 06 29 84 85 62 Payment by 15 December. Dress code: a touch of gold.

Gîte in the former dwelling of Trizay Abbey, built in the 12th century, 11 km from William Christie's Gardens and 33 km from the Chardons beach (L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer). The gîte comprises, on the ground floor (access via 2 steps), a living room/kitchen, a utility room and a WC. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms each with 1 x 160cm bed and en-suite shower room/WC, and a large family bedroom (1 x 160cm bed + 2 x 90cm pull-out beds (twin beds) + 1 x 140cm sofa bed) with en-suite shower room and separate WC. Wifi internet access. Outside, a cloister and 3 hectares of grounds on the banks of the Lay shared with visitors to the Abbey (guided tours available every day from 24 June to 30 September 2023). Uninterrupted free access to the abbey buildings open to visitors: upper and lower parts of the abbey church, chapter house. Tables and chairs available near the chapter house, barbecue, Chilean chairs. The ground floor adjoins a meeting room. The accommodation is 53 km from the Marais Poitevin and 60 km from the Puy du Fou. Other Vendée abbeys can be visited nearby: Grammont priory 25 km away and Maillezais abbey 46 km away. Electric heating included. Optional: cleaning package: €100/stay; bed linen hire: €10/stay; bathroom linen hire: €8/person/stay. Additional charge: tourist tax.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

The team welcomes you to an exceptional, leafy setting in the heart of a 60-hectare wooded site. Enjoy traditional, high-quality cuisine in a charming dining room with exposed stone walls and wooden beams... In fine weather, enjoy the panoramic terrace overlooking the lake. Rooms are also available for receptions, banquets, birthdays, etc.

In a cosy, friendly atmosphere, Florian and Vanessa play the original flavour card, revisiting it daily. They only offer carefully-crafted, gourmet menus of the day based on produce from the market or local producers. Come and sample one of their specialities: matured rib of beef, aged in a special cellar that can be seen on site. Let yourself be carried away by the retro ambience where wood and steel blend with great taste and let yourself be invited on an exceptional gastronomic journey where modernity and refinement meet to create dishes of incomparable quality. Upstairs, you'll be propelled into a "tapas bar" atmosphere. Two areas can be made private. Shady patio terrace in fine weather. Surprise your friends and family with a gift voucher for this delightful restaurant.

Bar/restaurant for workers at lunchtime and snack bar on Friday evenings.

For further information: 02 51 47 98 10

L'Escapade Amoureuse was born of a desire to offer you a place dedicated to love. Everything has been designed to help you lose track of time and make the most of this moment together for a night or more. L'Escapade Amoureuse offers you a loft with a private spa area featuring a top-of-the-range whirlpool bath in the Vendée. Soft lighting, candles, background music and a glass of champagne with your loved one.

Stay in this renovated former presbytery, called Le Lijaly, located in the centre of the department's main points of interest, between La Roche sur Yon, the famous Puy du Fou park and the Mervent forest. You can enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool and a SPA all year round. Ideal for groups, families or friends, there are plenty of activities on offer during your stay. This 3-storey holiday home comprises a fully-equipped kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, a lounge with video projector, a table football area and a PRM-accessible bedroom with shower room and toilet. On the 1st level, 6 bedrooms with 1 x 160cm bed, 4 shower rooms with wc. On the top floor, two attic bedrooms with 1 x 160cm bed and 1 x 80cm bed, a games room with billiards, board games and children's games. Outside, you'll find enclosed, leafy, unoverlooked grounds with games for children (trampoline and table tennis) and adults (petanque court).

Sylvie welcomes you to her gîte for 4 people (2 bedrooms) in the heart of Bournezeau.

Located on the outskirts of the village, the Maison Familiale offers 93 beds to accommodate your group.

30 minutes from Le Puy, Monsieur Bossard welcomes you to his cottage in the commune of Bournezeau. This gîte can accommodate 4 to 6 people.

Treat yourself to a stay in the heart of nature, in an 8-hectare park. An unforgettable stay with friends or family. Self-catering for a minimum of 2 nights.