Top Tourist Attractions in the Vendée
The Local Area
Gites les Chaffauds are located in the north of the Vendée, and has teamed up with a local Tourism Initiative called Vendée Bocage. This aims to raise awareness of all of the many activities on offer in this part of the Vendée. And there are many of them…. whether you like exploring medieval castles, visiting working windmills, wandering around châteaux and their gardens or strolling along country lanes through forests, there is something for everyone!
Click on the image below to see a larger version of the map of local attractions. We have added a pointer so that you can see where they are in relation to Gîtes Les Chaffauds.
Top Tourist Attractions
Beaches of the Vendée
You will be spoilt for choice if you like to visit the beach.
Here in The Vendée there are miles of sandy beaches, with great spots for surfing, body boarding and rock pooling, along with wide stretches of sand to relax or play games. Some of the coast has a ‘Jurassic Coast’ feel about it, as there are limestone pavements stretching out into the sea and you can often find fossils on the beach.
The seaside towns of La Tranche and La Faute have entertainment laid on throughout the summer months, and further up the coast at Port Bourgenay, you will find weekly craft markets around the harbour and medieval festivals in Talmont St Hilaire. The bustling sea port of Les Sables d’Olonne makes a great day out - with miles of sandy beaches, a long promenade for walks, weekly markets, harbour side restaurants selling the ‘catch of the day’ and lots of fetes and festivals.












Our reservations are managed by
Annette Khan (EI)
Vendée Holiday Cottages
Gîtes Les Chaffauds, 18 rue Ecoliers, 85110 Sainte Cécile, France

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