At an altitude of 290m, Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure (commune of Sèvremont) is the highest commune in Vendée. THE exceptional point of view sits at the top of the church tower.
The highest point of the Vendée
Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure is the highest municipality in Vendée At an altitude of 290 m, an orientation table is located near the'church. To take even more height, climb to the top of the church tower, it is accessible by a staircase of 199 steps and dominates, at 42 meters in height, the landscape of the bocage vendeen.
The climb to the bell tower for a one-on-one with the Archangel
A few kilometers from the famous park of Puy du Fou®, the bell tower of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure is an unmissable place in the Vendée bocage. This building impresses visitors and makes the inhabitants proud. Everything is explained since the highest point of the Vendée is here, at 290 meters above sea level !
Before starting your journey to reach the top of the bell tower, take the time to discover inside the church the life of the statue of the bell tower as seen by the Michelais, inhabitants of the town. A replica of the archangel was even sculpted by a local artist in 2013.
And let's go for the climb with 199 steps! A stop halfway on the first balcony is possible to start taking some pictures. But the view will only be better if you continue to the top floor. Enjoy now this head to head with theArchangel Michael 42 meters high, to admire the typical landscape of the region and who knows, maybe see the ocean.
The golden statue that crowns it is the pride of the inhabitants of the town. It represents the Archangel Saint-Michel slaying the dragon, and is an exact replica of the statue made for the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica in Lyon at the end of the 1889th century. The workshops where this technical feat came from wanted to show their know-how at the XNUMX Universal Exhibition in Paris, and sent a copy. The parish priest of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure did not miss such an opportunity and bought the replica for his church!
Practical information
- Accessible every day from April to October, from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m. from November to March.
- Guided tours in July and August on Friday and Saturday at 17 p.m. and 30 p.m.
- Possibility of guided tours for groups.
A 360° view of the Vendée countryside
The municipality has another point of view. On the road between Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure and Les Herbiers, opposite the Moulin des Justices road, a car park near the Calvary, walk a few metres along the path and discover the viewpoint, with orientation table.
Hikes around the Bell Tower of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure (Sèvremont)
On the website of Mill of Justices, walking path allows you to discover the natural riches of the bocage: sunken path, broom...
For a gourmet break in St Michel Mont Mercure
