Holiday Activities
Beaches (within an hour's drive)
Les Sables d'Olonne (chic fishing port with superb beach, shops & markets); La Tranche sur Mer (offering windsurfing); L'Aiguillon sur Mer (Vendee Capital of Mussel–Growing – better for Sailing & bird watching); La Faute sur Mer (oyster producing town)
Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Golf at La Rochelle (Golf de la Pree) info here , closest to us at Niort (Golf Club Niortais) info here ; Fishing all possible in the Vendee on the beach, canals, lakes & rivers. Cycling is possible in the Marais Poitevin/Venise Verte (10mins) and the Forest at Mervent (30 mins)
Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing
Sailing – beginners & children can take lessons at
La Tranche sur Mer
on a specially prepared lagoon
Windsurfing – particularly around Jar sur Mer &
La Tranche sur Mer
(forum, click
here)
Surfing –
Les Conches
or
La Pointe du Payre
are popular places
Horse Riding/Go Karting/Canoeing
Bruna Ripaud Equestrian Farm
towards La Chataigneraie offers horse riding and pony trecking
Nearest
Go-Karting
is Karting Vendee Loisirs, Fontenay le Comte (20mins)
Canoeing is available at the
Marais Poitevin
Parcabout/10 Pin Bowling
Parcabout
Recreation site for running and jumping safely between the trees. In the middle of a beautiful park overlooking
Fontenay le Comte, city of art and history.
Le Teq' Bowling
– Close to Lucon
Water Park/Lake
O'Gliss Water Park
Water parc close to La Tranche sur Mer;
Lac de Chassenon
Discover a beautiful natural landscaped pool area, with beach, wading pool, games and tables, 10 mins from us