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Vendee and its villagesThe Vendee is a department in the Pays de la Loire region in the west of France. It is well known for its long, wide beaches and seaside landscapes. This is one of the features that makes the Vendee the most visited region by the French. Its coastline has 160 km of sandy beaches said to be relatively undiscovered and is one of the least explored, exploited and cleanest in France. We love the beach resort/harbour town of Les Sables d’Olonne as well as the quaint seaside villages of St Gilles Croix de Vie and St Jean de Monts and are to discover what others refer to as the best islands in France: Ile de Noirmoutier and Ile dYeu. The fact that this area has the second highest number of days of sunshine in the whole of France helps this seaside lifestyle. This region was featured as the start of the 2011 and now will be the 2018 Tour de France grand depart and the medieval theme park, Le Puy du Fou, one of the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in France is located there. The Vendee has a lot of history with many 10-12th century castle remains and churches. People from the Vendee region are well known as the friendliest in France and the go ahead local industry/economy makes it a great area for peole to live. The best part are some of the interesting villages like: To rent our place, click here.
Vouvant : is one of the 'most beautiful village in France' and sits on a hill in a pretty setting overlooking a river. Still partially enclosed by ramparts, Vouvant is entered through original gates in the walls. Within the village, narrow streets are lined with medieval houses which lead to the main square and Notre Dame church. On the edge of town are a 14th century stone bridge and the Tower of Melusine which is what remains of an old chateau. The surrounding countryside contains forests and lakes.
Talmont-St-Hilaire: formerly a seaport, is known for the massive ruined historic fortress built by Richard the Lionheart, who mostly stayed at Talmont’s surrounding forests for hunting or fighting.
St Gilles Croix de Vie : is situated on the coastand is a busy port and lively town with a long wide stretch of beautiful sandy beach.
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