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Le Puy du Fou, Les Epesses
Ollie #1 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
Owner description: Escape to the Puy du Fou Park for an unforgettable trip with family or friends!Puy du Fou Park is a whirlwind of extraordinary shows and a real breath...... more » Owner description: Escape to the Puy du Fou Park for an unforgettable trip with family or friends!Puy du Fou Park is a whirlwind of extraordinary shows and a real breath of fresh air far from everyday hustle and bustle. Visitors embark on journeys through time to enjoy lavish historical enactments: in one, a Viking longboat sails downriver to raid a village; in another, a jousting tournament turns into the storming of a medieval keep.Make the most of an exceptional entertainment program during the day, breath-taking shows at night, as well as 25 restaurants, 3 themed hotels and 50 hectares of pure green bliss. Days at Puy du Fou are adventure and action-packed. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  47.6 km from city centre
Ile d'Yeu, Ile d'Yeu
Ollie #2 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Islands
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Nieul-sur-l'Autise, Fontenay-le-Comte
Ollie #3 of 26 attractions in Vendee
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  66.1 km from city centre
Logis de la Chabotterie, Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdun
Ollie #4 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Be charmed by the sweetness of life in the late 18h century in a typical residence of west-France countryside. Immerse yourself in the rustic and...... more » Owner description: Be charmed by the sweetness of life in the late 18h century in a typical residence of west-France countryside. Immerse yourself in the rustic and delicate furnished rooms that seem still inhabited ...The French garden offers fresh perspectives on the park's, its labyrinth and its timber.Site of the arrest of General Charette in 1796, the Chabotterie marks the end of the War in the Vendée. Permanent show on this period. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Historial de la Vendee, Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne
Ollie #5 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Be transported in 7,000 years of the history of the Vendée, an ultramodern museum in the impressive architecture!Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages,...... more » Owner description: Be transported in 7,000 years of the history of the Vendée, an ultramodern museum in the impressive architecture!Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Modern Era, Revolution and War of the Vendée, the 19th century, contemporary Vendee ... Discover history freely and become the actor of the time you cross. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  19.0 km from city centre
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Parc Floral et Tropical de la Court d'Aron, Saint-Cyr-en-Talmondais
Ollie #6 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  244.2 km from city centre
Chateau de Terre Neuve, Fontenay-le-Comte
Ollie #7 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: THE CHÂTEAU DE TERRE-NEUVE was constructed in 1580, for Nicolas RAPIN, companion of French king Henry the iv th.This jewel of the French Renaissance...... more » Owner description: THE CHÂTEAU DE TERRE-NEUVE was constructed in 1580, for Nicolas RAPIN, companion of French king Henry the iv th.This jewel of the French Renaissance is opened to the public from the 1 st of may to the 30 th of September. « less
Attraction type  Castles
Le Haras de la Vendee, La Roche-sur-Yon
Ollie #8 of 26 attractions in Vendee
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Enter the intimacy of the relations between Man and horse. Discover the only conservatory of horses in the world, and the unique expertise of saddlers...... more » Owner description: Enter the intimacy of the relations between Man and horse. Discover the only conservatory of horses in the world, and the unique expertise of saddlers and marshal-shoeings of the Haras nationaux.Located in a park in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée is dedicated to the equestrian arts. It reveals the secrets of life of the horse with horse shows, interactive educational workshops, master classes and artists. « less
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables; Historic Walking Areas
House and Gardens of Georges Clemenceau, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
Ollie #9 of 26 attractions in Vendee
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Defeated in the presidential elections of 1919, "Pere la Victoire" retired from political life. Between the ocean and his rented fisherman’s house,...... more » Owner description: Defeated in the presidential elections of 1919, "Pere la Victoire" retired from political life. Between the ocean and his rented fisherman’s house, Georges Clemenceau, a close friend of Claude Monet, fulfilled the wager to create an Impressionist garden on the dunes. The house has been preserved in the same state as it was at the time the so-called "Tigre" died. Open:> 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 16th September to 14th May: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Closed:> Mondays from 16th September to 14th May. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
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Les Salines, Les Sables-d'Olonne
Ollie #10 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  31.3 km from city centre
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Aquarium Le 7eme Continent, Talmont Saint Hilaire
Ollie #11 of 26 attractions in Vendee
3.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Unique in Europe: The 7th Continent is an aquarium with top open tanks where the natural sunlight reflected by the colored schools of fish, constantly...... more » Owner description: Unique in Europe: The 7th Continent is an aquarium with top open tanks where the natural sunlight reflected by the colored schools of fish, constantly reveals to you a special underwater show. In this place, rare species recover the same behaviour they used to have in their natural environment.Dive into the depths of the silent world faithfully recreated. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  30.2 km from city centre
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Maison de la Meunerie, Nieul-sur-l'Autise
Ollie #12 of 26 attractions in Vendee
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  66.5 km from city centre
Piscine du Remblai, Les Sables-d'Olonne
Ollie #13 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
outdoor swimming pool with sea water
Attraction type  Water Parks
Parc Aventure Mervent
Ollie #14 of 26 attractions in Vendee
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Parks
Abbaye de Maillezais, Maillezais
Ollie #15 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Discover the largest site of the Marais Poitevin and cathedral builders in the heart of exceptional remains!Fortress, cathedral and abbey, the...... more » Owner description: Discover the largest site of the Marais Poitevin and cathedral builders in the heart of exceptional remains!Fortress, cathedral and abbey, the Benedictine Abbey St Pierre founded 1000 years ago by the powerful Duke of Aquitaine William the Great, bore the marks of the history of art.Overlooking the marsh's canals dug by the monks, the cloister, the underground reserves and the church emerge from the soil in an original dynamic recovery. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l'Autise, Nieul-sur-l'Autise
Ollie #16 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: An architectural jewel of exceptional quality, highlighted by a single restauration, opens its doors for a visit between reality and...... more » Owner description: An architectural jewel of exceptional quality, highlighted by a single restauration, opens its doors for a visit between reality and virtuality.Founded in 1068, the abbey was under the protection of the dukes of Aquitaine and became Royal Abbey in 1141 by Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France.The abbey is one of the few monastic complexes intact with its three elements: the church, the convent buildings, and the romanesque cloister entirely preserved « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Centre Minier de Faymoreau, Fontenay-le-Comte
Ollie #17 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Mines
Cheval Parc, Sallertaine
Ollie #18 of 26 attractions in Vendee
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Musee Automobile de Vendee, Talmont Saint Hilaire
Ollie #19 of 26 attractions in Vendee
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Vieux Chateau de Isle d'Yeu, Ile d'Yeu
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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