Categories
Activities - GolfActivities - Watersports
Activities - Other
Gastronomic - Markets
Historic
Sightseeing - Buildings
Sightseeing - Gardens
Tourist Info
Websites for Vendée, Western Loire, France
Activities - Golf
Back to Top | Saint Jean des Monts Golf Club Saint Jean des Monts Golf Club website describes the different courses and has a good photo galllery. Also gives information on prices, lessons, services available, club calendar and news. |
Activities - Watersports
Back to Top | Oceanile Aquatic Park Oceanile Aquatic park website summarising the waterpark's activities and showing a wide range of pictures. Information on entry fees and opening hours. On-line ticket purchase. Includes locator map and park plan with location of the restaurants. |
Activities - Other
Back to Top | Abracadabulles Comics Festival Abracadabulles Comics Festival website gives information on previous festivals illustrated with a photo gallery and the lists of the cartoonists. Forum on-line for any further enquiry. |
 | Adventurers Castle Website presents the 2 routes for the visit: one with games and riddles, the other based on history. They are both described with many pictures. Also details opening hours, prices plus map as well as services available. Information on renting the castle for special events. |
 | Butterfly Island Butterfly Island website. Located in Noirmoutier, the butterfly island site lists the species of butterflies you will see there and illustrates them with many pictures. Includes a detailed map and directions, opening hours, season dates and prices. E-mail address and phone number available for more information. |
 | Indian Forest Treetop Trails Indian Forest website with information on the routes available for children and adults, plus safety information. Also lists other activities, such as pony riding, paint balling, climbing and golf. Includes map of the park as well as a locator map and directions. Mentions prices, opening hours. Links to useful websites in the area. |
 | Les Sables d'Olonne Zoo Zoo des Sables website describes the species of animals in the park and shows them on a map. Also explains the zoo's projects caring for animals in captivity or in the wild. Mentions latest births and there is a wide range of pictures. Includes map and directions, prices and opening hours. |
 | Parc des Dunes Attractions Park Parc des Dunes open from April to September. Website has details about the park, including a map with the location of the attractions and many pictures. Also shows restaurants and services available in the park plus prices and opening hours. |
 | Pierre Brune Park Parc Pierre Brune website contains details about the attractions, including a summary on each, and about the services available. Also lists things to visit in the surrounding area as well as prices and opening hours. Includes location map. |
 | Saint Gilles Croix de Vie Casino Casino website showing the different parts of the casino, such as the restaurant, the lounge bar and the slot machine, roulette and black jack areas. Advice on gambling addiction. Information on how to become a special member. |
 | Shellfish Museum Located in Les Sables d'Olonnes, museum of shellfish. The website shows shellfish, fossils and mother-of-pearl in more than 200 display cases. Gives details about the prices for adults and children and about the gifts in the shop. Includes opening hours and detailed map of the location. |
 | St Jean Thermal baths Thermal Baths of Saint Jean website includes details on all the treatments available, with schedule and prices. Describes the on-line shop and gives advice on dietetics and beauty. Map and directions included as well as video. |
 | Talmont Sainte Hilaire Aquarium Aquarium website describes the different areas of the aquarium, its history and upcoming exhibitions and news. Also details prices for groups and individuals, opening hours, guided visit timings and map of the location. |
 | Traditional Work Festival With a nice photo gallery, the website of the Traditional Work Festival gives information on the programme, with parades and fireworks, as well as on the attractions. Also includes a visitor commentary and guest book plus detailed map and directions. |
 | Vendée Car Museum Car Museum website details the history and the love of cars, with many pictures and a panoramic view of the museum. Also describes the cars including those for sale. Includes opening hours and map of the location as well as news. |
 | Vendée Globe Round the World Race The website of the famous boat race Vendée Globe gives information on the race and its exact route, on the skippers and on the race itself with useful information such as the weather forecast and competitor ranking. On-line shop. |
 | Vendée Mining Centre Website summarises the history of Faymoreau Mining Centre. Includes details about the 3 different visits: the museum, the village and the chapel as well as about upcoming events. Practical information such as prices, opening hours and map. |
Gastronomic - Markets
Back to Top | Marais Poitevin Marais Poitevin website lists the visits and boat trips in the marshes, with detailed hours and prices, as well as restaurants. Also offers information about activities and upcoming events. Map and directions. |
Historic
Back to Top | Puy du Fou Theme Park Official website of Puy du Fou theme park with virtual visit of the park. Also details prices and opening hours as well as restaurants in the surrounding area. |
Sightseeing - Buildings
Back to Top | Guignardière Castle Castle of La Guignardiere website has historical information going right back to pre-history, plus an accurate description of the castle and its rooms and a photo gallery. Also lists places to visit in the park, such as the aviary, the menhirs and the deer garden. Details on hiring the castle for special events. Opening hours, prices for individuals and groups and map of the location available on-line. |
Sightseeing - Gardens
Back to Top | Court d'Aron Flora and Tropical Park Website about the tropical park of La Court d'Aron and its flora, such as the rice fields, lotus pond, rose garden, swan pool, tropical greenhouse and Japanese garden. Also has map and directions, prices and opening hours. E-mail address and phone number available for more information. |
Tourist Info
Back to Top | Ile d'Yeu The official website of Ile d'Yeu presents the island, the history and the area. Also lists restaurants and activities available. Directions, upcoming events and news all available. |
 | Noirmoutier Island Website of Noirmoutier Island with information on the island's heritage, its natural landscapes and water activities, as well as on local products and recipes. Details all activities available plus information on restaurants. |
 | Ocean Marais des Monts Ocean-Marais des Monts website summarises the area's communities and promotes the area with many pictures. Lists leisure activities, sports and events and has information on the environment and on shops. Advice on visiting the Pays de Monts by bike and by horse drawn vehicle. Contains information on news and upcoming events. |
 | Passage du Gois Passage du Gois website includes advice on the crossing. Mentions safety precautions and gives tide times. Videos, map and directions. Also details the wildlife living in the area. |