Things to do
What to do, what to see, where to eat ?
Gite de la Gravée is in an area that is rich in history for you to explore
Gite de la Gravée is in an area that is rich in history for you to explore
Whether you are travelling to the gîte as a couple, as a family or with friends the Gîte de la Gravée is ideally placed to visit the major tourist areas.
And we invite you to travel the paths with us across the Vendée, the Marais Poitevin – Green Venice and also the Charente maritime area nearby.
We can give you all the latest information so that you enjoy your stay to the full.
Something for everyone
For nature lovers
The Mervent-Vouvant Forest, the Marais Poitevin, the Aiguillon bay and the ornithological reserves.
For the Sport Enthusiasts
The ‘Vendée Vélo’ cycle routes, the hiking trails, bridle paths, sailing and kayaking.
One week is too short !
In one week you can visit southern Vendée, the Marais Poitevin, the Puy du Fou theme park, the sandy beaches of the Vendee, La Rochelle and the islands – this is a fantastic way to spend your week – or longer!
For the food lovers
We offer details on local products and restaurants that you won’t want to miss from the Vendée to the local marshes.
For those aged between 7 and 77
The Puy du Fou (historical theme park) and Futuroscope (multimedia theme park).
For the little ones
Mervent zoo, farm visits and the Aquarium in La Rochelle.
For the culture vultures
The museums and their scenography, festivals concerts and guided tours.
For those who love historic buildings
The South Vendee abbeys, the roman churches, the castles and dungeons, the charming towns full of character.
The must sees
Le Vendée area is the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), the coastline and the Puy du Fou theme park.
The Marais Poitevin
The Marais Poitevin – the famous Poitevin marshes are a ‘Grand Site de France’ man made – from the wetlands also known as ‘Green Venice’ areas to the Aiguillon bay, this region is a must on your list of areas to be explored.
The Vendée coastline
With its 250km (155miles) of coastline, beaches and two islands: the Ile d’Yeu and the Ile de Noirmoutier, from l’Aiguillon sur Mer to the Sables d’Olonne the whole coastline is waiting to be discovered.
The Puy du Fou
This fantastic theme park offers a vast array of unmissable and legendary shows with a cast of thousands during the day and into the night and a ‘Son et Lumière’ show that has won international acclaim.
Near to the Vendée
The Gîte de la Gravée is only a few kilometres from the Charente Maritime department.
La Rochelle
La Rochelle has a sea port, a marina and is a fortified city and is a must to visit during your stay.
The coastal islands of the Atlantic
The ile de Ré, and the ile d’Aix will give up their secrets to you when you visit, cross by bridge or boat and collect your holiday memories on these beautiful islands.
The Charente coast
The Aiguillon bay extends from Vendée into the Charente region and can be explored on a boat trip taking you along the coast.
The local area around the gîte de la Gravée
The local village and other places nearby are less well-known but are full of charm and we encourage you to explore them during your stay.
Saint Michel le Cloucq
Your holiday home is set in the village of Saint Michel le Cloucq on the edge of the Mervent-Vouvant forest, a few kilometres away from the town of Fontenay le Comte and not far from the Poitevin marshes.
Fontenay le Comte
Fontenay le Comte was the capital city of the former Lower Poitou area, rich in history and only a five minute drive away from the gîte.
The Mervent
The Mervent , with its forest and lake is the invigorating lung of Vendée and Saint Michel le Cloucq is on the edge of this beautiful area.
A little further afield...
A lesser known area of the Vendée but also very interesting to explore – these inland areas include the Poitevin marshes.
‘Little Cities of Character’
All within easy reach of Saint Michel le Cloucq are some of France’s most beautiful villages full of character and rich in history waiting to be discovered.
Inland Vendée
Inland, the Vendée has many facets and it’s rich history are there for you to discover.
Our recommendations for local specialities
For food lovers we can guide you through the local specialities of Vendée and the Poitevin marshes.