LIVING, Recipes, baking-in-france, baking-in-the-vendee, bread and hot chocolate, bread. home-made bread, European style milk bread ingredients, home made bread, homemade bread, how do I make bread, how to bake bread, how to bake brioche style bread, I-love-baking, is milk bread just brioche, milk bread, why is milk bread so good, wintery bread
27/10/2022
Christmas Markets 2022 in the Vendée
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, are there christmas markets in the vendee, best christmas markets around the vendee, best christmas markets in the vendee, Christmas in Europe 2022, christmas markets vendee 2022, christmas vendee 2022, Christmas-France, christmas-markets-france, christmasmarkets 2022, european christmas vacation, europeran christmas vacation 2022, Vendee 2022NOTE: INTHEVENDEE.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EVENT CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONSSaturday 19th November *Sainte-Cécile 85110 Stade, Rue de l'Aublonnière, L'Aublonnière from 10h00 - 20h00 *Saint Gilles Croix de Vie 85800 Halles de la Vie...
04/11/2022
The history of France’s most iconic cookie: the Macaron
LIVING, are macarons calorie-rich, are macarons expensive, are there different types of macarons, are there many calories in macarons, butter cream in macarons butter cream in macarons, do macarons have different flavors, french macarons, history of the macaron, how is the macaron made, how many calories in macarons, Is macaron a pastry or dessert, is macarons baking difficult, Macaron, Macaroon, meringue-based cookies, my macarons failed what did I do wrong, tips and tricks macarons, tips on baking macarons, What is a macaron vs macaroon, What is macaron filling made of, What is so special about macarons, where were macarons invented, why are macarons so expensiveMacarons are a staple treat sold at many French bakeries and cafés. Resting row after colorful row in the shop displays, these most delicate of cookies cause little explosions on the senses from the first-glance to the first bite....
12/09/2022
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2022 in the Vendee
TOURISM & LEISURE, abbeys-vendee, Chaligny, exceptional openings Journees Patrimoine 2022, guided-tours-vendee, JEP 2022 Vendee, JEP2022, Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2022, Journées-Européennes-du-Patrimoine-Vendée, logis du Vendee, september-vendee, sightseeing-vendee, the famous houses of the vendee, Tiffauges, vendee-tourism, vendee-tourisme, visit-vendee, what is Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2022Welcome to the European Heritage days 2022! In the Vendée, that is. The 3rd weekend of September ranks among the best weekends of the year in France! It is the perfect weekend to challenge yourselves with a sprint around our lovely...
11/07/2022
Best Vendée chateaux to visit with children
TOURISM & LEISURE, Chateau d'Apremont Vendee, Chateau de Tiffauges Vendee, Chateau des Avonturiers Vendee, Chateau des essarts Vendee, Chateau st Mesmin Vendee, Chateau Talmont vendee, Chateaux in the vendee, Chateaux with children Vendee, donjon-de-bagozes-en-pareds, Things to do with Family & kids in VendeeAll summer long the Vendée offers fantastic opportunities to explore medieval life. Certainly le Puy du Fou our world renowned historical theme park is a place where you can do that and where your family will have a fabulous time. But...
11/07/2022
How to best stay cool in a heat wave! Plus the three heat-related syndromes
LIVING, hacks to stay cool in hot weather, heat wave tips and tricks, how to stay cool i, how to stay cool in the heat, how to stay cool in the heat while working, inside products to stay cool in the heat, n the heat at night, outside working, what to do in a heat waveThe second week of July 2022 will bring another heat wave throughout France. The Vendée will also be hit hard with temperatures of over 37 degrees Celsius. Here are some tips on how to keep your body cool during a huge heat, what you...
01/07/2022
2022 Evening markets in the Vendée
LIVING, are there evening markets in the vendee, artisan-markets, arts and crafts market, beach events in the vendee, best-markets-vendee, Brétignolles-sur-Mer-marche-nocturne-evening-markets-2021, Chaillé les Marais, coast activities in the vendee, evening markets in the vendee in summer 2021, evening-markets, evening-markets-in-the-vendee-this-summer, EVENING-MARKETS-VENDEE, fun activities in the vendee, Jard-sur-Mer, L’Aiguillon-sur-Mer, La-Faute-sur-Mer, La-Tranche-sur-Mer, Les-Sables-dOlonne, nocturnal-markets-france, nocturnal-markets-vendee, Notre-Dame-de-Monts, on-holiday-france, on-vacation-vendee, summer-2021-in-france, summer-vendee, Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Tiffauges, travel-france, travel-local-vendee, travel-to-the-vendee, vouvant, what-to-do-in-the-vendeeinthevendee.com is not responsible for cancellations or changes to this schedule. Changes can happen at any moment due to weather or the pandemic situation. Please check local "mairie" (townhall websites) for (last minute)...
29/06/2022
Medieval Festivals 2022
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, chateau-de-commequirs, chateau-de-sigournais, chateau-de-talmont, chateau-de-terre-neuve, Chateau-de-Tiffauges, France-fanatics, harry-potter, highly recommended events in the vendee, holiday-france, holiday-vendee, holidays-in-france, life-in-France, Medieval, medieval festivals to see in the vendee, medieval-baking, medieval-cooking, medieval-enthusiasts, medieval-festival-vendee, medieval-festivals, medieval-market, medieval-markets-vendee, medieval-vendee, medieval-villages, top events vendee, travel-to-france-2021, vacation-vendee, vendee-camping, vendee-tourism, vendee-toursime, vendee-travel, visit-vendee, what is there to do in the vendee in summer, what is there to do in the vendee with childrenReminiscent of the big Renaissance Fairs or the all-immersive Feasts of the Hunter's Moon in other countries like the United Kingdom or the United States, our Vendéen Medieval Festivals take you right into the heart of life in the...
27/05/2022
Best nature & wildlife spots in the Vendée
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, hiking in the vendee, La-forêt-de-Mervent, les salines, marais poitevin vendee, marais-vendee, reserve bologique du vendee, vendee-camping, vendee-pilgrimage- mervent-forest, what is there to do in the vendee in summer, what is there to do in the vendee with children, what is there to do with children in the vendee, wildlife in the vendee, yon river, yon-river-valleyAsk any locals and returning tourists, and they'll tell you the Vendée is so beloved because of its moderate ocean climate and because of its tranquility. Vendée is indeed an excellent place to relax with a good book and birdsong! It...
12/04/2022
Our Facebook group’s recommendations for great places to eat in the Vendée
expat-life, TOURISM & LEISURE, -antre-2-La-tranche-sur-mer, Ateapick-Restaurant-Fontenay-le-Comte, best-restaurants-vendee, Brasserie-La-Muette-La-Musse, Café-Cour-du-Miracle, camper-van-holiday, dining-vendee, dragon-d-asie la roche-sur-yon, favorite-restaurants-vendee, favourite-restaurants-vendee, great-restaurants-vendee, holiday-homes-vendee, holiday-vendee, L-Hacienda-del-Sol, L-incontournable-de-Menomblet, La-Creperie-de-chantonnay-85, LA-CREPERIE-DU-SOLEIL-mouchamps, La-Morlière, La-Paillote-Cuban-fontenay, Le-bistronome-Sainte-hilaire-vendee, Le-moulin-de-la-rivière-l-oie, Le-P'tit-Noirmout, Le-Pub-Des-Halles, les-sablesd-olonne, Michelin-star-vendee, MONA-LIZA, places-to-eat-vendee, RESTAURANT-LA-MARINE-NOIRMOUTIER, restaurants-vendee, St-Hermine, vacation-vendee, vendee-camping, vendee-restaurantsOur Facebook group consists hundreds of members... locals, expats of all nationalities who live here permanently, people who own a holiday home or second home, and tourists. We all have our favourite places to put our feet under the...
03/06/2022
Best museums in the Vendée
TOURISM & LEISURE, automobile museum vendee, camping-holiday, chateau-de-terre-neuve, chocolate museum, eco museum vendee, ECOMUSEUM LE DAVIAUD, Faymoreau-mijn-vendee, Historial-de-la-vendee, holiday-france, kamperen-in-de-vendee, kamperen-in-frankrijk, le potager extraordinaire 2023, les salines, logis-de-la-chabotterie, logis-de-la-chabotterie-vendee, manoir des sciences, master chocolater Patrick Gelencser, mines de faymoreau, musea-vendee, museums in the vendee, on-holiday-france, prehisto-site du cairn, solo travel to France, travel-vendee, vendee miniature, Vendee-wars, what are the best museums in the vendee, what is there to do in the vendee in summer, what is there to do in the vendee with children, what is there to do with children in the vendee, winter-itineraries-FranceMuseums are not for everybody. We get that. Most would rather spend time outdoors while on holiday and perhaps museums invoke school trips more than family vacation. One of the coolest things about the Vendée is how well educational...
20/05/2022
Best amusement parks in the Vendée!
TOURISM & LEISURE, 5 of the best family days out in the Vendée, best family days out in the Vendée, chateau-des-avonturiers, dino park, family fun in france, family fun vendee, futuroscope, le grand defi, le-puy-du-fou-vendee, o-fun park, pierre-brune vendee, what is the best area in France for travel with children, What is the best time to go to the Puy du Fou, what is there to do in the vendee in summer, what is there to do in the vendee with children, what is there to do with children in the vendee, where is puy du fouThe Vendée is a perfect area for families to enjoy a holiday together! Through the amusement parks located in (and one just outside) this area, you will find there is something for everyone whether you're interested in history, or...
13/05/2022
Market Days in the Vendée
Itineraries, LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, France-fanatics, France-tourism, french-culture, French-People, Green-Living, holiday-vendee, life-in-France, market-days-vendee, Markets-in-the-Vendee, Moving-Overseas, produce in france, spring fruits and vegetables, summer fruits and vegetables, Sustainability, Travel, Travel-to-France, Vendee, Vendee-Markets, vendee-travel, what are fruits and vegetables grown in france, what fruits and vegetables are in season in france, why do people eat by the season in france, winter fruits and vegetablesOutdoor markets in France are typically held in the mornings from 8h00 to 13h00. Which isn't to say that all vendors are up and running by then! Arriving by 9h00 you'll find the markets in full swing and the locals are out in droves to...
05/05/2022
Best beaches in the Vendée
TOURISM & LEISURE, beach-holiday-vendee, beaches-Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, beaches-vendee, Beautiful-Beaches-of-France, beautiful-beaches-world, best-beaches-in-france, best-french-beaches, camper-van-holiday, camping and fishing vendee, camping-vendee, DDayBeaches, French-Beaches, golden-beaches, holiday-france, holiday-vendee, Les-conches-beach-with-dogs, on-vacation-vendee, quiet-beaches-in-france, unspoilt-beaches-france, vacation-in-france, vacation-vendee, wild-beaches-in-the-world, world-top-beachesAbout the beaches in the Vendée One can hardly mention the weather without stirring up controversy, but ask any local, native or transplanted soul in the Vendée and he or she will not hesitate to claim the weather here is the best in...
26/04/2022
Why you should travel with your European Health Insurance Card
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, card that gives you access to medically necessary, European Health Insurance Card, How do I get a French EHIC card?, Is UK EHIC card still valid in Europe, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Which countries are covered by EHIC cardThe European Health Insurance Card is without question one of the most privileged benefits of living in one of the EU member states. The health card, also called EHIC, is issued to anyone who is insured by or covered by a statutory...
14/04/2022
The many uses of Colza
LIVING, can you cook with rapeseed leaves, Colza, Is colza and canola the same, Is colza oil used for cooking, is rapeseed better than soy, is rapeseed or colza a sustainable crop, Rapeseed-Plant, What are the yellow flowers in the fields in Europe, what are the yellow flowers in the fields in France, What is canola oil made from, What is colza oil in English, What is colza oil made from, What is rapeseed mainly used for, What is the difference between rapeseed and rapeseed oilThe consumption of rapeseed oil begins so much sooner than fries and a salad on our plates. It begins right rain and sunshine turn the Vendéen fields into stunning expanses of bright yellow flowers, and a drive through the countryside...
08/04/2022
What is le Puy du Fou?
Itineraries, TOURISM & LEISURE, best theme park in the world, Frequently asked questions Puy du Fou, history theme park, puy du fou in the vendee, restaurants at puy du fou, school at puy du fou, shows at puy du fou, What are the 6 main shows of the Puy du Fou, what is the best theme park in the world, What is the best time to go to the Puy du Fou, What is the closest city to the Puy du Fou, When to book Puy du Fou 2022, where is puy du fouLocated in north-Vendée, the theme park le Puy du Fou is a multi-award winning park without rides or rollercoasters. And yet, it is deemed by many the best in the world. Why is that, you wonder? Spread across 50-hectares are venues...
24/03/2022
Family Fun in the Vendée
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, 5 of the best family days out in the Vendée, atlantic-coast-france, atlantic-coast-vendee, best family days out in the Vendée, camping-vendee, Childrens Attractions in the Vendée, cycling-vendee, family fun in france, family fun vendee, Faymoreau-mine-vendee, France-fanatics, France: an old-school family holiday, futuroscope, holiday-camping-vendee, holiday-vendee, horse riding vendee, karting vendee, kids-vendee, le-puy-du-fou-vendee, les salines, nature vendee, nature-reserves-vendee, on-vacation-vendee, Puy-du-Fou, Things to do with Family & kids in Vendee, traveling-overseas-with-kids, vacation-island-noirmoutier, vacation-vendee, Vendee, vendee castles with children, vendee-tourism, vendee-travel, vendee-with-children, Vendee-with-kids, what is there to do with children in the vendeeFamilies who like to spend time together immersed in nature and history will find the Vendée to be a rich playground. From water sports to horse riding, to salt mining and a variety of other adventures like a day at world-famous...
01/03/2022
Fishing in the Vendée 2022
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, bass, bass-vendee, bream, bream-vendee, can you go fishing in the vendee, can you go fishing without a license in france, carp, carp-vendee, eels, eels-vendee, Fishing, fishing license in france, fishing-in-the-vendee, fishing-lakes-vendee, fishing-license-vendee, fishing-ponds-vendee, fishing-rivers-vendee, fishing-vendee, large-conger-eels, large-conger-eels-vendee, Louisiana-red-crayfish, Louisiana-red-crayfish-vendee, marais, marais-vendee, obtaining-fishing-license-france, pike, pike-perch, pike-perch-vendee, pike-vendee, roach, roach-vendee, rudd, rudd-vendee, sardines, sardines-vendee, tench, tench-vendee, trout, trout-vendee, vendee-fishing, what fish is allowed to be caught in the vendee, where can I get a fishing license in france, where-can-I-go-fishing-in-the-vendeeFrom the Atlantic ocean, to lakes, to rivers, to the marais, and even fishing ponds, the Vendée catch (2nd category) includes bass, large conger eels, eels, trout, carp, pike, pike perch, roach, bream, rudd, tench, sardines, and more....
15/02/2022
Wildflowers in the Vendée
Vendée Pictures, Aizoaceae plants, Allium, Anemonoides Nemorosa, Anthriscus Sylvestris, are wildflowers edible, Argyranthemum Frutescens, Arum Maculatum, Asclepias, Bellis Perennis, bigleaf periwinkle, bishops weed, bluebell, Borago Officinalis Borage, buttercup, common broom, common daisy, common primrose, cow parsley, Cuckoo-pint, Cyclamen Hederiflium, Cytisus scoparius, Dandelion, Digitalis Purpurea, Diplolepis rosae, Euphorbia Esula or irish spurge, Ficaria Verna, gall wasp, geranium robertianum, glaucous dog rose, hemlock, Honeysuckle, Lagurus ovatus or hare tale's grass, Lamium galeobdolon, Lamium Purpureum, Lathraea clandestina, lesser celandine, Lonicera or Caprifolium Mill, marguerite, Morning glory, or starflower, Orchis mascula, Papaveroideae, paris daisy, poppies, Primula vulgaris, Prunella Vulgaris, ragged-robin, Ranunculus bulbosus, red clover, red sorrel, Rosa Dumalis, Rumex acetosella, Saxifraga, shamrock, Silene flos-cuculi, Silybum marianum or cardus marianus, Stellaria Graminea or common starwort, stone plants, Taraxacum, the purple toothwort, Thymus Serpyllum, Trachyspermum Ammi, Trifolium Pratense, variations of poppies, Veronica chamaedrys, Vinca Major, Viola tricolor, what are the most beautiful wildflowers, what is hemlock, when do wildflowers bloom, which wildflowers are poisonous, white asphodel, wild cyclamen, wild flowers, wild garlic, wild geranium, wild hyacinth, wild orchids in the vendee, wildflowers in france, wildflowers in the vendee, wood anemone, yellow archangel, yellow dead nettleIf you have toured around France, you might have noticed that the roadsides are often covered in a wealth of wildflowers. One of many joys of living in France, including the Vendée, is that the villages typically maintain these verges...
26/07/2021
Empty Attic (Vide Greniers) & Flea Markets
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, Vendee News, 2021, brocante, brocantes-vendee, flea-markets-vendee, Markets-in-the-Vendee, sightseeing-vendee, vendee-camping, vide maison vendee, vide-greniers-vendee, vlooienmarkten-vendee, vrijmarkt-vendeeVides Greniers or brocantes in France are a popular pass-time around the world. So too in the Vendée and lucky for those of those who enjoy upcycling or repurposing previously loved items. In 2021, there are fewer flea markets...
02/09/2021
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021 in the Vendée: exceptional openings!
LIVING, Vendée History, architecture-vendee, french-patrimony, guided tours, guided-tours-vendee, historic-vendee, history, Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021, MANOIR DE LA CHEVILLONNIÈRE, MENHIR DE LA CRULIÈRE, patrimony-france, PRIEURÉ À TREIZE-VENTS, third weekend of september, unique opportunities vendee, vendee patrimony days, vendee-history, vendee-patrimoine, VIEUX CHÂTEAU DE BOURNEZEAU, what is Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021, what is there to do in the vendee in summerThe European Heritage Days are the most renowned cultural event in which European citizens participate together. Launched in 1985 in France, the Programme has been a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union...
09/09/2021
2021 Journées du Patrimoine Vendée: list of things to see
LIVING, abbeys-vendee, guided-tours-vendee, Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021, Journées-Européennes-du-Patrimoine-Vendée, september-vendee, sightseeing-vendee, vendee-tourism, vendee-tourisme, visit-vendee, what is Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2021Welcome to the European Heritage days of 2020! The 3rd weekend of September ranks among the best weekends of the year for us! We challenge ourselves with a spring around our lovely Département du Vendée for the opportunity to visit...
19/11/2021
Christmas Markets & other Holiday Events
LIVING, abbeys-vendee, Angers Christmas market, B&B-vendee, bordeaux christmas market, Christmas-market-travel, christmas-markets-france, christmas-markets-vendee, covid-19 Christmas markets, France-fanatics, France-Itinerary, France-tourism, franse-cultuur, French-history, is it easy to attend christmas markets in Europe, marches de noel en france, Nantes marche de noel, Things-to-do-in-the-Vendée, Tourism-France, travel-france, Travel-to-France, Vendee, vendee-travel, winter-gites-vendee, winter-markets, winter-markets-france, winter-markets-vendee, winter-vendeeNOTE: INTHEVENDEE.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EVENT CHANGES OR CANCELATIONSNOVEMBER 2021Saturday 20th November *Sainte-Cécile 85110 Salle Famisol from 10h00 - 20h00 *Sallertaine 85300 RECOMMENDED L’Ile aux Artisans event with some...
04/02/2022
Travel Trends 2022
Small Business, TOURISM & LEISURE, #GLT, are people traveling in 2022, destination travel, destination-vendee, gen-z, girls-love-travel, how-we-travel, how-we-travel-2022, long-haul travel, Millennial, modern-travel, multi-generational-travel, restaurant-marketing, sustainable-travel, train travel, Travel trends 2022, travel-france, travel-marketing, travel-marketing-Vendee, travel-trends, traveling in 2022, vendee-restaurant-bar-marketing, vendee-travel, wellness-travel, what is the most popular destination in 2022, where are people traveling in 2022In 2021, Covid-19 guided our travel behavior. This year's trends are a further enigma to the pandemic fall-out. The dominos continue to roll down the path of how the disease affects our lives. But they are taking a slightly different...
13/01/2022
The days to avoid driving in France summer 2022
Hospitality, TOURISM & LEISURE, Vendee News, bicycling-vendee, busy-motorways, destination-85, destination-vendee, destination85, driving-in-France, driving-in-france-in-summer, France-fanatics, France-Itinerary, France-tourism, France-tourisme, French-history, french-terroir, historical-abbyes-france, history-France, holiday-france, life-in-France, summer 2022 traffic in france, summer-driving-france, terroir, vacation-vendee, vendee-tourism, vendee-travel, visit-vendeeThe traffic info below shows the summer 2022 weekend days by codes orange, red & black. In Southern Directions Fridays and Saturdays from June 25 through 13 August 2022 Orange or red on all routes ***Black Saturdays*** 30th July...
18/06/2021
Daytrip to Le Tour de France 2021 from the Vendée
TOURISM & LEISURE, Vendee News, discover-france, discover-vendee, Le-Tour, Le-Tour-2021, travel-france, travel-loal, traveling-in-france, Vendee-news, where Vendee people can see the tour de france live in 2021In 2021 Le Tour de France and all its craziness doesn't go through the Vendée, but people who enjoy a little drive and travelling to this amazing event can definitely do so. Here is the short list and info about where you can witness...
03/06/2021
Join our Facebook Group for THE BIG GIVEAWAY
TOURISM & LEISURE, chateau-de-la-preuille, FREE-GIFT, FREE-WEEKEND-STAY, giveaway-inthevendee.comYES! We're giving away something magical to one of our readers! In collaboration between inthevendee.com and Chateau de la Preuille we are giving away DRRRUMROLL!! A ROMANTIC WEEKEND STAY AT CHATEAU DE LA PREUILLE !!!! STAY IN THE...
16/12/2021
National holidays, Celebrations, & Cultural Events Calendar in France 2022
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, 2022 France, busiest-days-on-the-road-in-france, busy-traffic-days-calendar-france, calendar-france, Calendar-France-2022-events-and-holidays, celebration-days-france, cultural-heritage-days-france, european-heritage-days-france, France-national-holidays, french-national-holidays, holidays-france, national-holidays-france, printable-calendar-france, what-are-the-national-holidays-in-franceFrance counts many national holidays, wonderful cultural events organised nationwide, and just like any other country in the world celebrates mothersday, fathersday, grandparents etc. Summer months on French motorways are also quite...
12/07/2021
Medieval Festivals Vendée 2021
LIVING, TOURISM & LEISURE, chateau-de-sigournais, chateau-de-talmont, chateau-de-terre-neuve, Chateau-de-Tiffauges, highly recommended events in the vendee, Medieval, medieval festivals to see in the vendee, medieval-baking, medieval-cooking, medieval-enthusiasts, medieval-festival-vendee, medieval-festivals, medieval-market, medieval-markets-vendee, medieval-villages, top events vendee, travel-to-france-2021, vendee-travel, visit-vendee, what is there to do in the vendee in summer, what is there to do in the vendee with childrenReminiscent of the big Renaissance Fairs or the all-immersive Feasts of the Hunter's Moon in other countries like the United Kingdom or the United States, our Vendéen Medieval Festivals take you right into the heart of life in the...
28/07/2018
A sail round the Marais Breton
BLOG, Canoeing-in-France, Canoeing-Vendée, ile-aux-artisans, Marais-Breton, Sallertaine, Things-to-do-in-the-Vendée, Vendée-artistsI often write about the beautiful region of Green Venice to the south of the Vendée, so this week I thought I’d visit a region not well known to me, namely the Marais Breton. Testament to that area’s once all important salt farming...
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