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Our 2020 Journées Patrimoine adventure is our 2021 recommendation!
Since OUR 2018 flash tour of the Vendée we have loved the annual Journées Européennes du Patrimoine! Since then, each third weekend of September we research & plan, top off the car with petrol, and program our trusted GPS. Oh, and we set the alarm clock on weekday time to get through or morning chores. Once the dogs are walked, everyone has been fed and our picnic is packed in the cooler, we lock the door behind us and exhale. Two days of exploring where we live. How does it get any better than that? In this article, we’ll show you what we did last year, in 2020. The only addition to our weekend: a surgical facemask and a bottle of disinfectant hand gel.What are the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine or European Heritage days? – Created by the Ministry of Culture in 1984, national museums and historic monuments are opened to the …
Evening Markets Vendée
TUESDAY 31st AUGUST *Chaillé les Marais 85450 Marché d’été des producteurs locaux @ Rue du 8 Mai from 18h00 to 20h00. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
MONDAY 30th AUGUST *Les Sables d’Olonne 85100 Crafts and local products @ le Port de pêche, quais Garnier et Guiné from 17h00 to midnight. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *La Barre de Monts – Fromentine 85550 Local producers on Mondays from 17h à 20h at Place de la Fontaine INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SUNDAY 29th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne ARTISANAL @ la Grière from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
FRIDAY 27th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *Vouillé-Les-Marais 85450 Entertainment for young and old, including music and food. cold meats, sausages, minced steak, fries, mussels, cheeses, candies, frills, wine, refreshments (picnics not allowed) @ L’ Ile aux cinq villages *Moutiers les Mauxfaits 85540 Marché des Producteurs de Pays from 17h00 (Centre Ville) *Sallertaine 85300 Vendredi Gourmands local producers from 17h00 to 21h00 @ Place de l’église. Free INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
THURSDAY 26th AUGUST *Brétignolles-sur-Mer 85470 Art market @ La Parée from 18h00 to midnight. Free entry. *La Faute-sur-Mer 85460 Art and craft market @ La Place Dudit from 20h00 to 23h00. Free entry. Original creations: leather, wood, sewing, decoration, jewelry, earth, painting, plants… *Jard-sur-Mer 85520 Crafts, books, flowers and local products @ le Port de Plaisance from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST *Talmont-Saint-Hilaire 85440 Marché Nocturne @ Quais du Port de Plaisance de Bourgenay from 19h00 to 00h00. Free entry *Saint Vincent sur Jard 85520 Marché Artisanal animé par Les Artistiks Effets Mer from 18h00 – 23h00 on Esplanade Clemenceau. Free entry
Evening Markets Vendée
TUESDAY 24th AUGUST *Chaillé les Marais 85450 Marché d’été des producteurs locaux @ Rue du 8 Mai from 18h00 to 20h00. Free entry *Notre Dame de Monts 85690 Artisan market with handbags, paintings, toys, ceramics. jewelry etc @ Avenue de la Mer from 19h30 to 23h00. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
MONDAY 23rd AUGUST *Les Sables d’Olonne 85100 Crafts and local products @ le Port de pêche, quais Garnier et Guiné from 17h00 to midnight. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *La Barre de Monts – Fromentine 85550 Local producers on Mondays from 17h à 20h at Place de la Fontaine INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne ARTISANAL @ la Grière from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SATURDAY 21st AUGUST *Aprémont 85220 Marché Nocturne @ centre ville from 17h00 to 23h00. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
FRIDAY 20th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *Sallertaine 85300 Vendredi Gourmands local producers from 17h00 to 21h00 @ Place de l’église. Free INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
THURSDAY 19th AUGUST *Brétignolles-sur-Mer 85470 Art market @ La Parée from 18h00 to midnight. Free entry. *Jard-sur-Mer 85520 Crafts, books, flowers and local products @ le Port de Plaisance from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST *L’Aiguillon-sur-Mer 85460 LES NOCTURNES AIGUILLONNAISES @ le Port from 18h30 to 23h30. Free entry. Craftsmen and artists exhibit their creations and offer demonstrations of their skills. Local producers will also be present for gourmet tastings. Activities for children with magician “Suivez le lapin blanc”. Evening concert by the group Idle Fingers, a trio that twists and turns vintage into modern with boundless energy. *Talmont-Saint-Hilaire 85440 Marché Nocturne @ Quais du Port de Plaisance de Bourgenay from 19h00 to 00h00. Free entry *Saint Vincent sur Jard 85520 Marché Artisanal animé par Les Artistiks Effets Mer from 18h00 – 23h00 on Esplanade Clemenceau. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
TUESDAY 17th AUGUST *Chaillé les Marais 85450 Marché d’été des producteurs locaux @ Rue du 8 Mai from 18h00 to 20h00. Free entry *Notre Dame de Monts 85690 Artisan market with handbags, paintings, toys, ceramics. jewelry etc @ Avenue de la Mer from 19h30 to 23h00. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
MONDAY 16th AUGUST *Les Sables d’Olonne 85100 Crafts and local products @ le Port de pêche, quais Garnier et Guiné from 17h00 to midnight. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *La Barre de Monts – Fromentine 85550 Local producers on Mondays from 17h à 20h at Place de la Fontaine INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne ARTISANAL @ la Grière from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
FRIDAY 13th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *Vouillé-Les-Marais 85450 Entertainment for young and old, including music and food. cold meats, sausages, minced steak, fries, mussels, cheeses, candies, frills, wine, refreshments (picnics not allowed) @ L’ Ile aux cinq villages *Sallertaine 85300 Vendredi Gourmands local producers from 17h00 to 21h00 @ Place de l’église. Free INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
THURSDAY 12th AUGUST *Brétignolles-sur-Mer 85470 Art market @ La Parée from 18h00 to midnight. Free entry. *Jard-sur-Mer 85520 Crafts, books, flowers and local products @ le Port de Plaisance from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST *Talmont-Saint-Hilaire 85440 Marché Nocturne @ Quais du Port de Plaisance de Bourgenay from 19h00 to 00h00. Free entry *Saint Vincent sur Jard 85520 Marché Artisanal animé par Les Artistiks Effets Mer from 18h00 – 23h00 on Esplanade Clemenceau. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
MONDAY 9th AUGUST *Les Sables d’Olonne 85100 Crafts and local products @ le Port de pêche, quais Garnier et Guiné from 17h00 to midnight. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *La Barre de Monts – Fromentine 85550 Local producers on Mondays from 17h à 20h at Place de la Fontaine INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne ARTISANAL @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
THURSDAY 5th AUGUST *Brétignolles-sur-Mer 85470 Art market @ La Parée from 18h00 to midnight. Free entry. *Jard-sur-Mer 85520 Crafts, books, flowers and local products @ le Port de Plaisance from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
WEDNESDAY 4th AUGUST *Talmont-Saint-Hilaire 85440 Marché Nocturne @ Quais du Port de Plaisance de Bourgenay from 19h00 to 00h00. Free entry *Saint Vincent sur Jard 85520 Marché Artisanal animé par Les Artistiks Effets Mer from 18h00 – 23h00 on Esplanade Clemenceau. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
TUESDAY 3rd AUGUST *Chaillé les Marais 85450 Marché d’été des producteurs locaux @ Rue du 8 Mai from 18h00 to 20h00. Free entry *La Faute-sur-Mer 85460 Art and craft market @ La Place Dudit from 20h00 to 23h00. Free entry. Original creations: leather, wood, sewing, decoration, jewelry, earth, painting, plants… Concert by ONLY NEW JAZZ BAND (jazz, New Orleans, Dixieland music) from 20h30 *Notre Dame de Monts 85690 Artisan market with handbags, paintings, toys, ceramics. jewelry etc @ Avenue de la Mer from 19h30 to 23h00. Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne ARTISANAL @ la Grière from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
FRIDAY 30th JULY *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ Place de la Liberté from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry *Vouillé-Les-Marais 85450 Entertainment for young and old, including music and food. cold meats, sausages, minced steak, fries, mussels, cheeses, candies, frills, wine, refreshments (picnics not allowed) @ L’ Ile aux cinq villages *Sallertaine 85300 Vendredi Gourmands local producers from 17h00 to 21h00 @ Place de l’église. Free INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
THURSDAY 29th JULY *Brétignolles-sur-Mer 85470 Art market @ La Parée from 18h00 to midnight. Free entry. *Jard-sur-Mer 85520 Crafts, books, flowers and local products @ le Port de Plaisance from 19h00 to 23h00. Free entry. *La Tranche-sur-Mer 85360 Marché Nocturne @ la Grière Beach from 21h00 to 00h00 (midnight). Free entry INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Evening Markets Vendée
DAILY EVENING MARKETS *SAINT JEAN DE MONTS 85160 (except on Sundays) @ avenue de la Mer and avenue des Demoiselles from 1/7/2021 to 31/8/2021 INTHEVENDEE.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) ANNOUNCEMENTS OR CALL THE NEAREST OFFICE DE TOURISME.
Vouvant, Painters’ Village in the Vendée
Resting snugly in the arms of the Mère river at the edge of the largest oak tree forest in France lies one of the most beautiful villages of France. Vouvant, whose narrow streets demand a languid stroll in admiration of ancient architecture and a colorful plethora of flowers, seems to have been kissed by the gentle lips of history and tended by the loving care of faeries. A lovely drive toward the south-east corner of the Vendéen countryside will quickly point in its direction. Accept the challenge of discovery and you will quickly understand why Vouvant is lovingly referred to as the painter’s village.An introduction – The beginnings of Vouvant are somewhat mystical according to legend. The tale goes that the original castle here was created in just one night by the fairy Mélusine as a gift to the village. Of this castle only the donjon that dominates its skyline …