What to do in Vendée

At La Grand’ Métairie, we like to talk to you about the riches of our territory and thus enable you to fulfil all your desires for discovery, fun, escape and tourism in the Vendée by showing you the best things to do. So that you can concoct your outings, select your activities in the Vendée with family or friends, we have listed the activities and heritage sites of the destination that you can find during your stay campsite in the Vendée at Saint Hilaire la Forêt.

9 family activities in the Vendée

You don’t know what to do in Vendée ? Near the campsite La Grand’ Métairie you will be able to enjoy a large number of activities in the Vendée to share with your family.

On foot or by bike, you can enjoy the many play areas spread over the large cornfields at the leisure park The Labyrinth in Delirium of Talmont Saint Hilaire !
Hiking enthusiasts will also be served in our destination which has many hiking trails, some of which can be reached from Saint Hilaire la Forêt.
Share unforgettable experiences with your family during your visits and get ready to explore previously unknown worlds! The Préhisto’site du Cairn at Saint Hilaire la Forêt will take you 5000 years back in time to the time of prehistoric man !
At La Folie de Finfarine in Le Poiroux, take flight and learn to live like a bee to discover all the secrets of honey making !
In order to mix history and fun, you can also go to the “Château des Aventuriers” in Avrillé, a park of activities and enigmas created all around the Château de la Guignardière, which you can also visit.
If castle life captivates you, go to Château de Talmont for a timeless experience! Push open the doors of this building of character and live strong emotions during the shows and animations intended for the whole family !
Not far from there, come and initiate yourself to other nautical activities, at sea this time! On the beaches of Le Bouil in Saint Vincent sur Jard and Le Veillon in Talmont Saint Hilaire, throw yourself into the water during a surf, kitesurf and paddle session, or take to the sea on a catamaran.
On leaving the commune of Talmont Saint Hilaire to go to the campsite, you can take a break at the Automobile Museum. This visit should amaze all lovers of vintage cars…
Continue your evening at the night market in the Port of Bourgenay, a town located 8 minutes from the Payré Estuary at the Payré Estuary.

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6 cultural activities in Vendée

What to do in Vendée if you like cultural visits? Here are our suggestions :

As you stroll through the village of Saint Hilaire la Forêt, during your stay at the 4-star Vendée campsite, you may be walking on megalithic lands for the first time. We have several dolmens and menhirs around the campsite, including the Menhir du Camp de César which is one of the highest in France (7 metres).
A few kilometres away, the Marais Poitevin offers you another atmosphere, this time by canoe, follow the canals from the marshes of Longeville sur Mer and contemplate the sumptuous landscapes which are offered to you.
Among the nuggets of the coast, you will also find La Maison Clémenceau in Saint Vincent sur Jard. Overlooking the beach, the former home of Georges Clémenceau will make you want to know more about “Le Tigre”. You can take the circuit de Ragnette, hiking trails between land and sea, to reach the Marina of Jard sur Mer and the Moulin de Conchette. Its walks and dikes will delight young and old alike who will enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Atlantic Ocean.
The small seaside resort of Jard sur Mer also counts in its heritage, the Romanesque style Church of Ragounite and the Abbey of Lieu Dieu, founded by Richard the Lionheart. These ancient relics will undoubtedly satisfy your thirst for history during your holidays in the Vendée.
Currently being classified, the Estuaire du Payré in Talmont has a spectacular setting in store for you. By taking the path that has been laid out, you will be able to watch the waves crashing right in front of you on the cliffs. A breathtaking walk that you will undoubtedly enjoy at sunset.
Take the direction of Sables d’Olonne for a day full of twists and turns. Between atypical districts and developed seaside, this renowned seaside resort promises unforgettable moments with the whole family: discover the mosaics of shells on the walls of Ile Penotte, listen to the song of the seagulls on the famous embankment of Les Sables and admire the Saint Nicolas Priory which overlooks the pier of Les Sables d’Olonne and its lighthouse.

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