Top Things to do in Vendee
10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Vendee That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Vendee, France including Le Grand Defi, Puy du Fou, Chateau des Aventuriers, Ile d'Yeu, Explora Parc, Vendee Miniature, Les Marais Salants de la Vie, Natur'zoo de Mervent, La Cathedrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, Les Animaux de la Place.
Restaurants in Vendee
1. Le Grand Defi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,140 reviews
The largest Tree top trails in the world. Le Grand Défi proposes also Paintball, Galactic laser, Explor Game, Orienteering, Pony rides, Quick Jump and Disc Golf. Trills for the whole family.
Reviewed By HelenInML - Amersham, United Kingdom
Second year staying at the campsite next door, second year of Grand Defiance! Two days of it. This is simply THE best high ropes site ever. So many courses you'll never get bored. Something for everyone from the tiniest on the yellow routes to the fittest and craziest on the black ones. As a could-be-fitter 40-something, red courses (from age 12) are my limit and blue (9) more my style! We asked which had the longest zipline and enjoyed blue A5 particularly. Red S2 has the longest zipline in the place. The ziplines across the lake are great fun, though on some you get an amusing free bath if you're my weight! You get 3 hours (or up to 4.5, if you wait to start at 4pm) and you'll feel a nice muscle ache in your infrequently used triceps and biceps the next day. They're taking covid seriously and expecting masks to be worn at the ticket hut and during instruction, even though it's outside. Also you have to buy €2 gloves if you havent taken your own. (Outside Covid times they lend you gloves and wash them between uses) On site are also: laser games, pony rides, outdoor escape room type games, frisbee golf, a freefall jump and more. Not sure why, since the high ropes are so good you'll never bother with them!
2. Puy du Fou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,450 reviews
The Puy du Fou features a multitude of spectacular shows, adventures for the whole family and new astonishments every year. Experience different centuries surrounded by unspoilt countryside and an even more exciting time staying in one of the Puy du Fou's four original hotels. At the Puy du Fou, history is waiting for you!
Reviewed By gabrieleguidoni - Zurich, Switzerland
Breathtaking experience in the heart of the Vendée, idyllic department of Western France: It is undoubtedly worth to reserve minimum a full day to visit the Puy du Fou Grand Parc (60 evening and daytime shows based on French actual and literary history, 4 period villages, 25 restaurants and 5 themed hotels) and book separately well in advance the spectacular 1hr 40m 2400 actors 4000 volunteers “Cinéscénie”, world’s biggest night-time show. Puy du Fou, 2nd most visited park in France after Disneyland Paris and winner of the “Thea Classic Award 2012” for "outstanding, breakthrough visitor attractions that have stood the test of time” is a must and bare in mind that due to shows time agenda and wide portfolio of events you need to plan carefully your visit: Attending 12 shows was a huge accomplishment during my stay; Amongst them I’d recommend: Indoor: “Mousquetaire du Richelieu”, “Le Dernier Panache”; Outdoor Not Covered: “Le Secret de la Lance”, “Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes”, “Les Vikings”; Outdoor Covered: “Le Signe du Triomphe” (Held only Once per day!); Make sure to wander around the picturesque “Le Bourg 1900”’s shops!
3. Chateau des Aventuriers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,066 reviews
A unique family leisure park for all generations : quizz trail, "Haunted House" make like an Escape Game, investigation trail with a tablet, discovery trail in the forest, visit of the castle, trails for "little ones", inflatables and games of skill... whatever your age, there's an adventure for you ! From dinosaurs to present time, come and find out about history and have fun !
4. Ile d'Yeu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 641 reviews
5. Explora Parc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Come and enjoy Explora Parc, live an amazing experience and get some strong sensations!!! Base jump, 10tracks, ziplines, climbing walls. Every thing to have fun while doing some sports!!
Reviewed By Hamishthehighlandcow - London, United Kingdom
A visit to the area is not complete without a trip to explora parc. It is fabulous, it really is. We got a great briefing in perfect English and the kit was very easy to use. After a quick demo to the team that you know what you are doing, you’re off. Depending on age/height there is a choice of routes but even the blue routes used by our 9yr olds was quite hairy, there are reds and blacks as well but we didn’t have the time to do those. There is a great atmosphere, all the staff are very helpful but the real clincher is the fact that you can go round as many times as you like in which ever routes you are able to do. You can take your harness off, have a breather and then carry on. For younger kids 4yo and under there is a massive trampoline area to explore, this does cost extra if combined with the climbing. We went first week in June and it was very quiet, this helped but even if busy there is a lot to do. Make sure you check opening times, especially out of season, as we found it only opened one day during the week. Well worth a visit though.
6. Vendee Miniature
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Voyage au coeur d'un village miniature de Vendée. Découvrez le savoir-faire unique d'un couple passionnés de modélisme qui se sont donnés pour défi la reconstitution d’un ancien village vendéen à l’échelle 1/10ème.
7. Les Marais Salants de la Vie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Les marais salants hilairois sont situés sur la rive droite du fleuve côtier La Vie. En y pénétrant, vous êtes sur un site remarquable, protégé par la loi Littoral et classé Natura 2000. Délaissés après les années 1970, ces marais ont été réhabilités en 1997 et font aujourd’hui revivre la récolte du sel. Guidés par le saunier, vous comprendrez comment le marais salé devient le marais salant ; une alchimie entre la terre, l’eau, la lune, le soleil, le vent et l’homme. Les Marais salants de la Vie sont labellisés "Accueil Vélo". Cela garanti des services adaptés aux touristes à vélo : - parking pourvélos, - mise à disposition de documentation sur les itinéraires cyclables, - point d'eau et sanitaires accessibles aux touristes à vélo visitant le site - kit pour petites réparations - possibilité de recharger les batteries (VAE, GPS...). Boutiques de producteurs à proximité (sels et produits locaux).
8. Natur'zoo de Mervent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Sheffield1234 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
My husband suggested a visit here and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about it, I’m not really a zoo person. That said I was really pleasantly surprised, there’s a huge range of animals and the focus is very much on conservation and education. I loved the fact that visitors are encouraged to interact with the animals, from goats to alpacas, donkeys and wallabies there are lots of open areas where you can wander amongst the animals. Really well laid out with lots of interesting things to see and do especially for kids. A real must visit
9. La Cathedrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
10. Les Animaux de la Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Z8691ULsallym - Conwy, United Kingdom
We though this was a great place - and free and it's an open space so dog friendly! Spent well over an hour playing with the various animals. Do check times before you go - we had to hang around for an hour before the "Vets" came to switch the pneumatics and hydraulics on. There is a walking route round the town (map from TI) but it's not particularly interesting.
