Why go to Vendée? The 10 good reasons to go Vendée

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The Vendée, land of cycling

Cyclists, welcome! Ready to explore the 1,800 km of bike paths?

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The best amusement park in the world

Le Puy du Fou: an immersion in the heart of History through extraordinary shows.

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One to the north, the other to the south: two marshes

The best known is surely the Marais Poitevin, in the south. To the north, the Breton Marsh.

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The heart of Vendée gastronomy

Seafood, oysters, bonnotte, Noirmoutier salt, brioche... Let's eat!

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An exceptional 250 km of coastline

The beaches represent more than half of the coastline, i.e. 140 km of fine sandy beaches.

A wide range of landscapes

Ocean, land, marshes, forests, bocage, islands... all in the same département!

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Two beautiful and very different islands

The island of Noirmoutier, authentic and lively, and the island of Yeu, wilder and more enchanting.

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Leisure, did you say leisure?

Surfing, kitesurfing, sailing, paddle, fishing, climbing in the Mervent forest...

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A family destination

Children, parents, grandparents and even pets! A family destination.

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A mild and sunny climate

Not only is the climate in the Vendée mild, but it also benefits from a good amount of sunshine.

What to visit Vendée?

Interview

Interview: My Vendée

With Linda Castagnié, author of the guide

In love with the Vendée, a land of adoption for more than 20 years, discovered as a child during a family holiday in Brétignolles-sur-Mer, born in the Berry region, a member of the Petit Futé for more than 25 years, passionate about her job, curious, in search of good food addresses, visits and leisure activities to do with the family, and unusual accommodation, Linda Castagnié will share her good addresses with you

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