Bettina's Guidebook

Bettina
Bettina's Guidebook

Food scene

Resto branché, ambiance sympa à Fontenay-Le-Comte (12min)
Ateapick
24 Rue Louis Auber
Resto branché, ambiance sympa à Fontenay-Le-Comte (12min)
Terrasse bien agréable en face de l Abbaye de Maillezais (16min)
Auberge de l'Abbaye
Impasse du Petit Versailles
Terrasse 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 Garde
Great 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)
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Puy du Fou
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A must in the area : has been voted The Best Theme Park In The World (1h)
Boat trip on the famous Marais Poitevin (16min)
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Pier Abbey
Rue du Grand Port
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Boat trip on the famous Marais Poitevin (16min)
Fun interactive museum for young & older (10min)
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From Abbey Nieul-sur-l'Autise
1 All. du Cloître
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Fun interactive museum for young & older (10min)
Interesting historical show performed on the grounds of the famous Abbey ruins (16min)
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Abbaye de Maillezais
82 Rue du Grand Port
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Interesting 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 Verdun
Very 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)
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La Rochelle Vieux Port
46 Cr des Dames
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Enjoying a lovely walk and nice restaurants in the Old Port (1h)
La Maison de la Meunerie
16 Rue du Moulin

Fun for children

Parcours dans les arbres pour toutes catégories d âge (11min)
Parcabout
2 Rue du Château Féodal
Parcours dans les arbres pour toutes catégories d âge (11min)
Discovering various animals not far away (10min)
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Natur'zoo de Mervent
Le Gros Roc
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Discovering various animals not far away (10min)
Leisure parc with many outdoor activities in the wonderful environment of the Forêt de Mervent (20min)
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Parc de Pierre Brune
Lieu-dit Pierre Brune
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Leisure 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)
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Futuroscope
Avenue René Monory
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Family 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)
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Manoir des Sciences de Reaumur
8 Rue de la Tour
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Fun workshops for the little ones from 6 years on (37min)
It is THE biggest tree climbing of the world ! (1h)
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Abenteuerpark Le Grand Défi - Saint Julien des Landes - Vendée
40 Rue de l'Étoile
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It 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)
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La Lutine
31 Rue Georges Clemenceau
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Bons gâteaux & grand choix de macarons à Fontenay-le-Comte (12min)

Tipps für Reisende

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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)
Verkehrsmittel

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)
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CYCLES ROY (Fontenay-Le-Comte) location de vélos

Nice way to visit the area !