Guidebook for L'Orbrie
Food Scene
Boulangerie in Pissotte just up the hill. The place for morning baguettes and delicious cakes and tarts. Possible to walk from the house (15 mins) or a 2 minute drive.
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La Lutine
31 Rue Georges ClemenceauBoulangerie in Pissotte just up the hill. The place for morning baguettes and delicious cakes and tarts. Possible to walk from the house (15 mins) or a 2 minute drive.
Vouvant: Wonderful food, great friendly service (English speaking owners), pretty courtyard for eating in fine weather. Local miracle by legend occurred in the courtyard.
Café de la Cour du Miracle
20 Rue du Duc d'AquitaineVouvant: Wonderful food, great friendly service (English speaking owners), pretty courtyard for eating in fine weather. Local miracle by legend occurred in the courtyard.
Boulangerie, patisserie and tea room in L'Orbrie. Great for cakes and baguettes as well as a nice hot chocolate or cup of tea.
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La Lutine
31 Rue Georges ClemenceauBoulangerie, patisserie and tea room in L'Orbrie. Great for cakes and baguettes as well as a nice hot chocolate or cup of tea.
Sightseeing
Local town (you can see the cathedral spire from our terrace!). Lovely views from the Parc Baron, shops, cafés and restaurants, and walking guides around the historic city.
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Fontenay-le-Comte
Local town (you can see the cathedral spire from our terrace!). Lovely views from the Parc Baron, shops, cafés and restaurants, and walking guides around the historic city.
Amazing spectacle, theme park taking you through history with fantastic re-enactments, shows, recreations of historic villages and ancient stories. A fantastic day out for the whole family, book in advance (72 hours) for best ticket prices on line or at the Fontenay tourist information office. (1 hour by car)
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Parque Du Puy Du Fou
Amazing spectacle, theme park taking you through history with fantastic re-enactments, shows, recreations of historic villages and ancient stories. A fantastic day out for the whole family, book in advance (72 hours) for best ticket prices on line or at the Fontenay tourist information office. (1 hour by car)
Mervent village has stunning views over the forest and river below, and some lovely restaurants. Its own theme park, Parc Pierre Brune, is in the heart of the forest.
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Mervent
Mervent village has stunning views over the forest and river below, and some lovely restaurants. Its own theme park, Parc Pierre Brune, is in the heart of the forest.
One of the 'plus beaux villages' of France, with historic tower, church, and beautiful walks around the ancient battlements, as well as some lovely restaurants and cafes. About 15 minutes drive, or an hour's cycle through the Mervent forest.
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Vouvant
One of the 'plus beaux villages' of France, with historic tower, church, and beautiful walks around the ancient battlements, as well as some lovely restaurants and cafes. About 15 minutes drive, or an hour's cycle through the Mervent forest.
Swimming lake on the edge of Mervent Forest, with sandy beach area, safe swimming, and award winning clean waters (2020). 30 minutes cycle from the house, or 10 minute drive.
Espace de loisirs du Lac de Chassenon
Route de ParthenaySwimming lake on the edge of Mervent Forest, with sandy beach area, safe swimming, and award winning clean waters (2020). 30 minutes cycle from the house, or 10 minute drive.
Our village, with beautiful local park, boules pitch, miles of walks past sunflower fields and the river Vendée, historic church and pizzeria.
L'Orbrie
Our village, with beautiful local park, boules pitch, miles of walks past sunflower fields and the river Vendée, historic church and pizzeria.