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Blue Flag Beaches: the villas are approximately a 10-minute drive from the famous Vendée coast, known locally as "La Côte de Lumière" (Coast of Light). The fantastic sandy beaches are over 13 kilometres long, with eight kilometres of them facing due south.13 kilometres of sandy beaches [click to enlarge]
Fun on the beach [click to enlarge]Family fun: the beaches are ideal for families with children. Many are approved as "Kids’ Stations", which means that those particular resorts are a safe environment for children to play in. They also have specialist equipment and entertainments specifically aimed at families.
Water sports: for the more energetic, the beach has a 6-hectare area of water for people wishing to learn water sports. The "Cercle Nautique Tranchais" (Nautical Club) offers sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing and sand-sailing. The area is also superb for boating and surfing enthusiasts.Water sports for all ages [click to enlarge]
Safe cycling [click to enlarge]Cycling: this area has wonderful cycle routes for cyclists of all abilities. The "Loire à Vélo" is a marked bicycle trail through the stunning Loire countryside. Along the way, you can visit châteaux, churches and abbeys, stroll through picturesque towns and villages or cycle through vineyards for over 110 miles!
Quad bikes (5 minutes): let the kids (and, indeed, the big boys!) be the next Lewis Hamilton for a while as they whiz around the track trying to beat everyone to the finishing line. There are different tracks for adults and children - and the safety briefings are excellent. While the little ones are having fun, the rest of the family can enjoy a coffee on the shady terrace.Quad bikes & go-karts [click to enlarge]
Indian Forest Adventure Park [click to enlarge]Indian Forest Adventure (5 minutes): this great theme park has marked trails in a forest, as well as 122 different challenges. Suspended on safety harnesses, you are able to climb, swing, dismount and even slide across the forest at a height of 20ft above the ground. There is also an adventure area for toddlers, with themed bouncy castles, a ball park, rock climbing and an inflatable park. This is an excellent day out for both children and adults and is just 5 minutes from the villas.
Cycle rail (90 minutes): Take a 10-kilometre ride in the country with friends or family along a disused railway line. Travel on special pedal-powered railcars that seat two to four adults. Pass through unspoilt countryside and admire the local flora and fauna. Cross over the River Vie and then pedal through the former railway station at St-Maixent-sur-Vie before enjoying a picnic lunch. It’s all very easy - all you need is to be able to cycle to enjoy some pedal-powered fun!
Golf [click to enlarge]Golf (30-90 minutes): the area around the villas boasts five excellent golf courses. France is one of Europe’s most popular golfing holiday destinations. It has over 25 of the Top 100 golf courses in Europe - and many golfers are now choosing to play in France rather than the traditional Spanish golf resorts. French golf courses are of an exceptionally high standard, are competitive and are well managed.
Château & adventure park (20 minutes): experience an historic adventure in the grounds of "Château de la Guignardière". As you visit four continents of the world, you must solve various mysteries and puzzles - and if all your answers are correct, you can open a treasure chest at the end of the challenge and collect a prize. Deer, horses, ponies, swans and geese all roam free in the grounds of the château, which extend over 86 hectares - and rows of ancient menhirs are shaded by centuries-old trees.Château & Adventure Park [click to enlarge]
Puy du Fou - a great day out [click to enlarge]Puy du Fou (90 minutes): Puy du Fou is always an instant hit with children and adults alike. You’ll see villages from different eras, gladiators still doing battle and Vikings launching attacks on fortified castles! In the summer, there are 28 evening/night shows with 300 fireworks per show, 2,000 digitally-controlled projectors, 1,500 computerised fountains, 4,500 costumes and many more special effects. There are minstrels in the heart of the woods and master falconers in the meadows. We recommend that you book in advance if you want to watch an evening show (see below for website address and contact details).
Aquarium (45 minutes): the aquarium at La Rochelle takes you on a two-hour journey down into the depths of the ocean. There are over 10,000 specimens from the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the tropics in an amazing three million litres of water, including a huge shark aquarium with over 20 different species of sharks. The kids had an excellent time all day long and it is definitely one of the best aquariums we have ever visited.The aquarium at La Rochelle [click to enlarge]
Sunflowers & sunshine [click to enlarge]Vineyards: the "Val-de-Loire Vineyards Tourist Trail" takes you through over 40,000 hectares of the area’s vineyards. Introduced to the Pays-de-la-Loire by the Romans, viticulture is one of this region’s most important industries. Sweet, dry, sparkling, white, red or rosé – you’re guaranteed to find just what you’re looking for amongst the many prestigious AOC wines available, which include Saumur Brut, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon, Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Villages, Muscadet, Jasnières, Mareuil and many more...
Canal boating & canoeing (10 minutes): don’t forget to visit the "Venise Verte" in the Marais Poitevin. Explore its miles of waterways from a barque, canoe or kayak and discover all the local wildlife - from otters to osprey.Canoeing on the Marais Poitevin [click to enlarge]
Les-Sables-d’Olonne [click to enlarge]Les-Sables-d’Olonne (40 minutes): take time to roam Les-Sables-d’Olonne’s international sailing port and marina and gaze at all the breathtaking yachts moored there. It is also a lively tourist centre with a thalassotherapy spa, a zoo and many shops and restaurants.
Dunes adventure park (50 minutes): with over 38 different activities to choose from, the kids are bound to find a favourite or two! They’ll thoroughly enjoy everything on offer, especially the water slides, trampolines (fully enclosed) and toboggan rides. A safe, clean, friendly experience, with lots of covered picnic areas for having a break in the shade.Adventure parks for the kids [click to enlarge]
Fishing [click to enlarge]Other activities on offer locally include horse riding, fishing, tennis, mini-golf, go-karting, various casinos and the Futuroscope cinema theme park.Horse riding [click to enlarge]
La Rochelle Aquarium
La Rochelle Aquarium
Indian Forest Adventure Park
Indian Forest Adventure Park
Marais Poitevin
Marais Poitevin
Futuroscope
Futuroscope
Le Grand Parc de Puy du Fou
Le Grand Parc de Puy du Fou
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