Tips for trips

We have several possibilities for day trips in our reception.

The Vendée, part of the Pays de la Loire, is not only suitable to enjoy naturism at our campsite Le Colombier, but you can also make a choice out of the many events. In our reception you will find a large number of leaflets and brochures on the various events as well as information for day trips.

Some examples:

• Every summer exhibitions are organised in Vouvant, a little middle-age village, where you can meet the artists or observe them while they are painting. Vouvant is also known for a marked-out walking tour following the legend of La Fée Mélusine. This tour guides you through the historical centre of Vouvant.
• Another possibility to visit exhibitions is offered at St. Juire-Champgillon - a “ville fleurie” at about 7 km's from Le Colombier – these exhibitions are known as “Un Art d'Eté”. During the high season you can visit every Sunday a small local market “Marché du Terroir”, where you find some products of the area.
• Fontenay-le-Comte organises street-parties, theatre, concerts and parades. You will find the actual programmes in our reception.
• Chantonnay is well known for its cycling events, its 4 days walking tour and the “jeu de boules” tournements. In 2015 the quatre jours en Chantonnay will take place on May 14, 15, 16 and 17.
• On the first weekend of August Ste Hermine organises around the premises of the Chateau de Ste Hermine a big Festival with a yearly changing theme. In our reception we will have the programme available for you by the end of July.
• If you love to visit old markets you should reserve some time to go to l'Hermenault on the 1st Sunday of September and enjoy the “Foire à l'Ancienne”. Here you'll find a large-scale of old fashioned breeds of chickens, ducks, etc. Of course you can try many specific dishes and drinks. The Foire à l'Ancienne in l'Hermenault has the reputation to be one of the most interesting “old” markets in the area.