Between heritage, history and nature, Montaigu-Vendée is easily discovered in slow tourism mode for a day or the weekend!

From large cities in the west (Nantes for example), reach Montaigu-Vendée by train, via the Nantes – La Roche sur Yon – Les Sables d'Olonne line, and come and spend a day in slow tourism mode.

Montaigu-Vendée is made up of 5 delegated municipalities: Boufféré, La Guyonnière, Montaigu, Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu and Saint-Hilaire de Loulay.

Discover Montaigu-Vendée in slow tourism mode

A morning in the heart of Montaigu-Vendée

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Montaigu, 1000 years of history

Clinging to its rocky spur, the Montaigu castle was built in the 10th century. Its thousand-year-old history is told along a heritage trail, dotted with historical panels and fun markers.

Lasting 1 hour, the walk is guided by the characters who have marked the life of the city. Discover in particular theancient medieval town, the castle, the dike, etc.

Collect your map at the Tourist Office.

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Treasure hunt, investigation around the dike

Discover the history of Montaigu through a giant outdoor Cluedo®, departing from the Tourist Office.

Someone stole Montague's treasure and locked it in a chest. To open it, you must find the culprit among a list of accused: Marie-Caroline de Bourbon, Alphide, Louis XI, Henri III... Seven challenges and tests will have to be completed to achieve this.

Game available at the Tourist Office.

67 Rue Georges Clemenceau
85600 MONTAIGU-VENDEE
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An afternoon at the Maison de la Rivière

Rent a bike, and cycle towards Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu on the circuit “Vendée Cycling Tour” for about 45 minutes to get to the River House, a privileged place surrounded by nature!

La Maison de la Rivière in Montaigu-Vendée, in the Vendée countryside

The River House

An art exhibition every summer on the banks of the Grande Maine and in the old mill, a boat trip, treasure hunt to discover with the family... There is something for all tastes and for all ages!

Walk in parks and gardens at the end of the day

At the foot of the ramparts of Montaigu and its famous Dike, the Parc des Remparts is organized around a pond. The Val d'Asson park is the new green lung of the city, with differentiated vegetation. Henri Joyau Park is the ideal place to stroll, recharge your batteries and play sports all year round.

At nightfall

In the summer, follow Pauline, tour guide, and discover the history and heritage of Montaigu and relive her anecdotes!

At nightfall, lit by torches, immerse yourself in the epic of this fortified city under King Louis XI and wander its historic streets.

  • By reservation at the Terres de Montaigu Tourist Office
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Not to be missed: the event of the year in Montaigu-Vendée!

The Printemps du Livre in Montaigu is the book fair to discover in Vendée!

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