Places to see & things to do in and around this area
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Chantegros is in the southernmost part of the Vendée department of France, which is in the region known as the "Pay de la Loire", being some 70 miles or so south of the Loire Valley. The Loire valley marks the northernmost edge of an area known for its "micro climate" consisting of long warm summers and mild winters. |
The Vendée is adjacent to the Atlantic coast and adjoins the Deux Sèvres to the East and South East; the Charente Maritime to the South and the Loire Atlantique to the North. The department, like much of France, is home to many beautiful old villages and historic towns, with an abundance of churches, chateaux and of course, vineyards.
Here are just a few of the places of interest within easy traveling distance of Les Conifères:
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10 mins north west: Forest of Mervent - Vouvant, and outstanding area of wooded valleys and reservoirs formed by the damming of the River Vendée. Perfect for cycling & walking, with pony trekking also available. The village of Mervent is set on the banks of the Vendée river beside one its lakes formed at a bend in the river, and Vouvant is a popular and pretty village boasting lovely views from it's old tower and rampart walks. |
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5 Minutes west: The local village of St Hilaire des Loges, a small commune with a large ancient church, Bar, Restaurant, Boulangerie, Pattiserie and Pharmacie and a small Super Market!
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5 minutes east: Bustling and interesting market town of Coulonges sur l'Autize, with it's renaissance chateau and lively Saturday market.
10 mins west: Near Chassenon le Bourg, the Plage or swimming beach with flume, formed alongside one of the River Vendée's many lakes.
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10 mins south:
Nieul sur l'Autize a charming village with it's Abbaye Royale and also an old, working, water poured flour mill.
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25 mins south: The city of Niort on the banks of the River Sèvre, rich in Historical heritage, a characterful town centre and large market.
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20 mins south west: The Marais Poitevin, also known as Venise Verte or "Green Venice" with miles of labyrinthine, peaceful waterways threading beneath tunnels of leaves and trees. Take a punt and glide gently through another world! |
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20 mins west: The historic large town of Fontenay le Comte, our local administrative centre, with parks and walks beside the River Vendée with it's grand bridges, a tempting variety of shopping pleasures as well as all mod cons such as large supermarket and shopping centres! |
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50 - 60 minutes west: The Atlantic Coast resorts of La Rochelle, with it's ancient twin towered harbour and marinas; plus Aiguillon sur Mer and La Tranche sur Mer. |
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60 mins North East: The City of Poitiers with it's outstanding architectural heritage, old streets and timbered houses. Plus Futuroscope - the fascinating European Park of The Moving Image - one of Europe's leading attraction parks. |
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And not forgetting, right on the doorstep, miles of pretty lanes and footpaths connecting the quaint and colourful hamlets dotted all around us.. |
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