Must-see sites
to visit in Vendée
The abbeys of southern Vendée: architectural gems
The illuminated stone abbeys of Aliénor in Nieul sur l'Autise, du Marais in Maillezais and the Prieuré de Grammont tell the story of 1,000 years of history in the southern Vendée.
Guided tour of Fontenay-le-Comte City of Art and History
Each period in its history has endowed it with a diverse and original heritage. Discover the arcades of the Place Belliard, the timber-framed houses, the Hôtel Gobin-Fourestier opposite the Fontaine des Quatre Tias (the town's emblem), the remains of the Parc Baron castle, the Château de Terre-Neuve where Georges Simenon lived.
Château de Terre-Neuve: an alchemical fireplace
Château de Terre-Neuve was built during the Renaissance. It is located in Fontenay-le-Comte. This splendid 16th-century château with its extensive grounds bears witness to the economic and intellectual influence of the Bas-Poitou region.
Foussais-Payré and Vouvant: explore the towns of Vendée
On the edge of the forest, in the heart of a picturesque bocage, lies the charming village of Foussais-Payré. Vouvant is the only remaining fortified town in the Vendée. They're just waiting for you!
