The House:
Beautiful old farm house, fully modernised, with heated swimming pool in Vendee. Set
in small hamlet and near to larger towns ideal for families or those wanting a tranquil
break to experience the real France. Sleeps:
Up to 6/7 – 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin + sofa beds in lounge
Location/Distance:
- 2 ½ hour drive South of St. Malo
- 1 hour drive South of Nantes
- 50 mins East of La Roch
elle
Close by:
L’Hermenault: Chateau. Country Walk from house
Fontenay: Town Walk & Chateau
Mervent/Vouvant: village/woodland walks, zoo, children
amusement park
Lake Beach at Chassenon-le-Bourg (D745 out of Fontenay direction
Parthenay/St Hilaire des Loges)
La Rochelle : beautiful old town & port, town beach, restaurants
Marais Poitevin – walks and boat hire on canals & river, restaurants
at Coulon & Maizellais
Niort : attractive old town, restaurants & out of town shops
Les Sables d’Olonne : coast and beach
La Faute sur Mer: beach
Mareuil sur Lay: main vineyards for the Vendee, follow the Route
des Vins Fiefs Vendeens to visit local vineyards for tasting & buying
Lucon : Cathedral and park
Further Afield:
Le Puy de Fou – historical re-enactment theme park
Poitiers – shopping and beautiful old town
Nantes – shopping and attractive old town/chateau
Coastal towns – St Jean de Monts, St Gilles Croix de Vie
