Marches de Noel 2022 Vendee Christmas markets
27/10/2022

Christmas Markets 2022 in the Vendée

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NOTE: 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...

what to do in a heat wave
11/07/2022

How to best stay cool in a heat wave! Plus the three heat-related syndromes

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The 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...

tiger mosquitos in the vendee
16/05/2022

Tiger mosquitos & allergies! Oh NO!

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I'm a buffet. It's true. And, I hate mosquitos. One of my earliest memories is of hearing that annoying high pitched singing in my ears. I didn't know what it was. But I knew I didn't like it. When the existence of mosquitos was...

Lily of the valley symbolism
28/04/2022

The history of May First in France

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The first of May has been a day of symbolism in France and other countries for centuries. To those of us in the workforce it means a day off, the first of many in the month of May here in France, a reason to rejoice and something to...

24/01/2022

FOR SALE: beautiful harpsichord and piano

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Cottage Grand Piano  Anno 1873 John Broadwood & Sons Completely restored in 2013 to original condition (invoices available at 3872€) and has been tuned regularly since. Beautiful example, lovely tone, metal frame. All offers around...

wild cucumber in departement Vendee, France
15/02/2022

Wildflowers in the Vendée

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If 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...

Brocantes, vide-greniers, fleamarkets in the Vendee 2021
26/07/2021

Empty Attic (Vide Greniers) & Flea Markets

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Vides 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...

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS 18 AND 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 ON THE THEME: HERITAGE FOR ALL
09/09/2021

2021 Journées du Patrimoine Vendée: list of things to see

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Welcome 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...

Chloe Trespeuch Vendee
11/02/2022

Beijing Olympics: Vendée snowboardcross star Chloé Trespeuch wins the SILVER medal!

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AN ACCOMPLISHED RIDER The Vendée may be our adopted home, but we waited with bated breath through the qualifications and the final of snowboardcross at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter games where Vendéen Chloé...

17/08/2018

Why the Internet in your Maison Ancienne is slow, and what to do about it.

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Internet access has become more of an expectation and necessity than a privilege. The only thing worse than an Internet outage is sloooow access, even in tranquil, rural France. If your service is absent, you might go outside for a...

20/12/2021

Why oyster shells should be recycled

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Do you enjoy a meal of oysters on the half-shell at your favourite restaurant or at home? Recycling programs in coastal regions world-wide, including the Vendée, are popping up just about everywhere to ensure the shells are redeployed...

Tour de France 2021
18/06/2021

Daytrip to Le Tour de France 2021 from the Vendée

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In 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...

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