Bettina's Guidebook
Food scene
Ateapick
24 Rue Louis AuberResto branché, ambiance sympa à Fontenay-Le-Comte (12min)
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)
Sightseeing
A must in the area : has been voted The Best Theme Park In The World (1h)
767 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abbaye de Maillezais
82 Rue du Grand PortInteresting historical show performed on the grounds of the famous Abbey ruins (16min)
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)
Enjoying a lovely walk and nice restaurants in the Old Port (1h)
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Rochelle Vieux Port
46 Cr des DamesEnjoying a lovely walk and nice restaurants in the Old Port (1h)
La Maison de la Meunerie
16 Rue du MoulinFun for children
Parcabout
2 Rue du Château FéodalParcours dans les arbres pour toutes catégories d âge (11min)
Discovering various animals not far away (10min)
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Natur'zoo de Mervent
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque de aventuras 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Lutine
31 Rue Georges ClemenceauBons gâteaux & grand choix de macarons à Fontenay-le-Comte (12min)
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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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)
Cómo moverse
Grocery shops in the area
VIVAL (St Hilaire-des-Loges) & PROXY (Foussais-Payré) both closed midday, ALDI, LIDL, MONOPRIX, HYPER U & LECLERCQ (Fontenay-Le-Comte), the CARREFOUR CITY (Fontenay-Le-Comte) is also open Sundays AM.
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Fresh farm fruit & vegetables
“Au Panier Fermier” (farm shop, open Thursdays, Fridays & Saterdays) and “Cueillette de St Hilaire-des-Loges” (picking up your own food : fun to do with children, open every day)
Cómo moverse
BEES : location de vélos électriques
Nice way to visit the area !