Food scene
Ateapick
24 Rue Louis AuberResto branché, ambiance sympa à Fontenay-Le-Comte (12min)
Cozy open air bar and restaurant in the fenced garden and greenhouse of the old “Banque de France” building, in the center of Fontenay-Le-Comte.
Hold Up
Cozy open air bar and restaurant in the fenced garden and greenhouse of the old “Banque de France” building, in the center of Fontenay-Le-Comte.
Les 3 Cocottes
Nice terrace overviewing the lac of Mervent
Easy take away place after an order made by a simple phone call. They serve on site aswell.
Aki sushi
Easy take away place after an order made by a simple phone call. They serve on site aswell.
Auberge de l'Abbaye
Impasse du Petit VersaillesTerrasse bien agréable en face de l Abbaye de Maillezais (16min)
Great location in center of Vouvant, labelled “Un des plus beaux Village de France” (18min)
Auberge de Maitre Pannetier
8 Pl. du Corps de GardeGreat location in center of Vouvant, labelled “Un des plus beaux Village de France” (18min)
Lovely place where one can find local fresh food (vegetables and fruit) with a butcher’s corner and a bakery next door.
Les Vergers de Vendée - FONTENAY
Lovely place where one can find local fresh food (vegetables and fruit) with a butcher’s corner and a bakery next door.
Sightseeing
A must in the area : has been voted The Best Theme Park In The World (1h)
767 Einheimische empfehlen
Puy du Fou
A must in the area : has been voted The Best Theme Park In The World (1h)
Pier Abbey
Rue du Grand PortBoat trip on the famous Marais Poitevin (16min)
Fun interactive museum for young & older (10min)
21 Einheimische empfehlen
From Abbey Nieul-sur-l'Autise
1 All. du CloîtreFun interactive museum for young & older (10min)
Interesting historical show performed on the grounds of the famous Abbey ruins (16min)
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Abbaye de Maillezais
82 Rue du Grand PortInteresting historical show performed on the grounds of the famous Abbey ruins (16min)
Enjoying a lovely walk and nice restaurants in the Old Port (1h)
64 Einheimische empfehlen
La Rochelle Vieux Port
46 Cr des DamesEnjoying a lovely walk and nice restaurants in the Old Port (1h)
Visite guidée, ateliers à faire en famille, moulin expliqué aux enfants.
Sur réservation, à Nieul sur l Autise (12 min)
La Maison de la Meunerie
16 Rue du MoulinVisite guidée, ateliers à faire en famille, moulin expliqué aux enfants.
Sur réservation, à Nieul sur l Autise (12 min)
Very friendly, they will inform you about the temporary local events and guide you to the “must do” places in the area (11min)
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Fontenay-Vendee
Place de VerdunVery friendly, they will inform you about the temporary local events and guide you to the “must do” places in the area (11min)
Fun for children
Parcabout
2 Rue du Château FéodalParcours dans les arbres pour toutes catégories d âge (11min)
Natur'zoo de Mervent
75 Le Gros RocDiscovering various animals not far away (10min)
Leisure parc with many outdoor activities in the wonderful environment of the Forêt de Mervent (20min)
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Parc de Pierre Brune
Lieu-dit Pierre BruneLeisure parc with many outdoor activities in the wonderful environment of the Forêt de Mervent (20min)
Family theme park with emphasis on technology and visual effects (3D, 4D) and extensive playground for children (1h13)
492 Einheimische empfehlen
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryFamily theme park with emphasis on technology and visual effects (3D, 4D) and extensive playground for children (1h13)
Fun workshops for the little ones from 6 years on (37min)
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur
8 Rue de la TourFun workshops for the little ones from 6 years on (37min)
It is THE biggest tree climbing of the world ! (1h)
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Abenteuerpark Le Grand Défi - Saint Julien des Landes - Vendée
40 Rue de l'ÉtoileIt is THE biggest tree climbing of the world ! (1h)
Bakery
Where to find baguettes & pastry
Bons gâteaux & grand choix de macarons à Fontenay-le-Comte (12min)
15 Einheimische empfehlen
La Lutine
31 Rue Georges ClemenceauBons gâteaux & grand choix de macarons à Fontenay-le-Comte (12min)
Au Marché du Pain - Boulangerie Fontenay le Comte
Yummy french baguettes and viennoiseries
Tipps für Reisende
Nicht verpassen
Markets
Tuesdays AM (Coulonges-Sur-L’Autize), Wednesdays AM (Fontenay-Le-Comte & Foussais-Payré), Thursdays PM (Pissotte), Fridays AM (St Hilaire-des-Loges), Saterdays AM (Fontenay-Le-Comte)
Verkehrsmittel
Grocery shops in the area
VIVAL (St Hilaire-des-Loges) closed midday - ALDI, LIDL, MONOPRIX, HYPER U & LECLERCQ (Fontenay-Le-Comte), CARREFOUR CITY (Fontenay-Le-Comte) open on Sundays AM, the other days till 9:00pm.
Nicht verpassen
Fresh farm fruit & vegetables
“Cueillette de St Hilaire-des-Loges” (picking up your own food : fun to do with children, open every day)
Verkehrsmittel
CYCLES ROY (Fontenay-Le-Comte) location de vélos
Nice way to visit the area !
Nicht verpassen
Les Vergers de Vendée (Fontenay-Le-Comte) is a must
Beautiful local fresh vegetables and fruit store to pick and go. Nice butcher’s corner and bakery just next to the store.