Vendee Attractions
The coastal regions of Vendée, extending from the borders of Brittany in the north to Royan in the south, offer a host of attractions for tourists and holidaymakers, with their beautiful beaches and well known resorts, their offshore islands, the area round Cognac has a great range of sights of historical and artistic interest.
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Mont des Alouettes
The Mont des Alouettes (231 m/758ft) is the highest hill in the Vendée. In 1792 there were seven windmills on the hill, which served during the Vendée wars as signal stations, with different positions of the sails conveying the message "danger", "troops to assemble" or "all clear". From the top of the hill there are fine views of the surrounding country, Nantes and the sea.
Maillezais, France
(Near St Nazaire)
Maillezais, in the Marais Poitevin, has the remains (11th- 15th C.) of an abbey founded at the end of the 10th C. and originally surrounded by walls. There is a small archeological museum in the old kitchen.
Maillezais Office de Tourisme
Rue du Dr Daroux
F-85420 Maillezais
France
Rue du Dr Daroux
F-85420 Maillezais
France
Maulevrier - Chateau de Maulevrier, France
(Near St Nazaire)
Designed after inspirations of Oriental gardens, this special garden contains Japanese pavilions, statues and a notable Khmer temple. A romantic lake in the center marks this garden in an exceptional fashion.
Pornic, France
(Near St Nazaire)
The little fishing port of Pornic (pop. 11,903), situated at the end of an inlet (sandy beaches) on the "Jade Coast", is now a popular seaside resort. The old part of the town, with the harbor and a 13th-14th C. castle, is particularly attractive.
Along the Jade Coast remains of the "Atlantic Wall" built by the occupying German forces during World War II are still very visible.
Along the Jade Coast remains of the "Atlantic Wall" built by the occupying German forces during World War II are still very visible.
Facilities
Beach
Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard - Maison de Georges Clemenceau, France
(Near St Nazaire)
This is the house of George Clemenceau, a significant figure in France's WWI victory. He rented this fisherman's house in 1919 after retiring from politics.
Maison de Georges Clemenceau
boulevard de l'Océan
F-85520 Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
France
boulevard de l'Océan
F-85520 Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
France
Hours
May 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
September 16 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Talmont, France
(Near St Nazaire)
The little village of Talmont is picturesquely situated on a crag above the Gironde. The Romanesque church of Ste- Radegonde dates from the 12th C.
Talmont-Bourgenay Tourist Office
Place du Château
F-85440 Talmont-Bourgenay
France
Place du Château
F-85440 Talmont-Bourgenay
France
