GREAT DESTINATIONS ❘ LA VENDÉE
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT IN LA VENDÉE Our selection of the best accommodation and dining in the département
HOTELS
Hôtel La Chaize A thoroughly modern boutique hotel, complete with indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, the département’s seafaring heritage is refl ected in every aspect of the décor, giving it a relaxed coastal vibe. Just walking distance from both the beach and the town centre of Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, it’s the perfect base from which to explore.
www.hotel-noirmoutier.com
Les Brisants Overlooking the rugged coastline near Bretignolles-sur-Mer, this charming Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant
Anne-Françoise, Giovanni and Guillaume welcome you to Le Petit Bouchot Le Chromatic
Each dish at Les Brisants tells a tale of the seasonal fl avours of La Vendée
is the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the long, sandy beach as you tuck into seasonal meals inspired by the local terroir, whipped up by chef Jean-Marc Pérochon. Each menu tells a different seasonal tale of the Vendée bursting with extraordinary fl avours. The rooms are a slice of heaven too.
www.lesbrisants.com
Château Boisniard The château, now a 5-star hotel, was built in the 15th century by the Knight Jehan du Puy du Fou and his family. It has gorgeous rooms, lounges and an excellent restaurant and spa. We love the Houses in the Woods, private and snug havens built on stilts in the woods, where you can soak up the stunning château grounds from your own private balcony.
www.chateau-boisniard.com/en
RENTALS AND B&BS Le Nichoir
Céline and Richard love to welcome guests to their chambre d’hôte in this picturesque hamlet in the heart of the Bocage Vendéen. Oozing tranquillity, the guesthouse boasts a wabi-sabi chic guaranteed to help you unwind. Total capacity is 15 people – perfect for a group getaway.
www.le-nichoir.com
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Boasting an indoor pool with a view that will make you feel as though you have the world to yourself, the gîte design really lets the outside in. You can also choose from the luxury gîte, the artistic one (guitars, percussion and sound systems provided!) or the nature gîte. All are heavenly.
www.lechromatic.com
Domaine du Lac de Sorin Fancy cocooning yourself on a wellness holiday in a stunning natural setting? The Domaine du Lac de Sorin on the Vendéen coast is near the beaches of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire and Les Sables d’Olonne and boasts four spacious and well-equipped residences
welcome. Free wifi and free bikes are among the perks.
www.loiseliere.com
Village de la Guyonnière Treat yourself to a 5-star stay at this campsite in Saint-Julien-des-Landes. Just a stone’s throw from the beaches of Vendée and on the shores of Lake Jaunay, discover a green estate where space is plentiful. Excursions and watersports add to the fun... or simply kick back and relax.
www.camping-guyonniere.com
RESTAURANTS Le Petit Bouchot “We meet, we research, we taste. Then we prepare our dishes with the desire to discover constantly renewed fl avours.” That’s the vision of Anne- Françoise, Giovanni and Guillaume at Le Petit Bouchot. With an intimate
For more hotels and restaurants in La Vendée visit
www.vendee-
tourisme.com
outdoor patio, the restaurant is a popular destination for visitors to Noirmoutier, overlooked by the hilltop castle, and just a stone’s throw from the newly renovated Hôtel Jacobsen.
www.restaurant-noirmoutier.com
La Potinière
Located in the upmarket Bois de la Chaise, you will travel up a tree-lined avenue with turn-of-the-century villas on either side as you make your way to this beachside restaurant with its view out over the Plage des Dames and its 19th-century style beach huts. A modern interior and well- stocked cocktail bar make this a great destination for lunch or dinner.
www.potinierenoirmoutier.com
La Quich’notte Kathleen and David Rousseau’s charming roadside thatched cottage is all about eating local. Everything is from within a minimal radius of the restaurant: frogs come from the nearby marshes, with fi sh landed on shore just up the coastline.
www.restaurant-laquichnotte.fr
Enjoy seaside views with your lunch or dinner at La Potinière
LA VENDÉE ESSENTIALS
Kathleen and David Rousseau serve local cuisine at La Quich’notte
with terrace (two to four people), and two comfortable, functional studios (two people) overlooking Lake Sorin. There’s also a spa.
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CAMPING
Domaine de l’Oiselière Your body and soul will be completely at ease with a choice of cottages, lodges and camping. The owners are heavily focused on creating a mindful environment as well as a warm
GETTING THERE BY AIR Vendée is easily accessible from Nantes International Airport, which has connections with several UK cities, as well as Montreal, Canada (Air France)
www.nantes.aeroport.fr.
BY TRAIN Travel to the département via Nantes from Paris by high-speed train
www.sncf.com.
TOURIST INFORMATION
www.vendee-tourisme.com
www.ile-noirmoutier.com
La Vendée
www.saint-jean-de-
monts.com
www.payssaintgilles-
tourisme.fr
www.tourisme-sudvendee.com
www.sudvendeelittoral.co.uk
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