Do you want to go out but the weather does not allow you to do outdoor activities? It's raining, the sky is gray... Don't worry! The bocage vendéen offers many covered activities to make the most of your holidays.
What to do when it rains in Vendée Bocage? Are you afraid that your children will be bored? Don't worry, we have prepared a selection of ideas for you to have fun and make the most of your family holidays even when it rains in Vendée!
It is raining ! So what ?
Activities in the Vendée bocage when it rains
What activities are available to you in rainy weather?
It's raining, the weather is gloomy... don't worry, you will always find an activity to do or a site to visit during your holidays in Vendée Bocage. Athletes? Dive into the heated indoor pools and have fun on the slides! History buffs? The Logis de la Chabotterie awaits you…
Covered leisure activities
- Indoor swimming pools with slide. Have fun in one of our aquatic centers such as Cap Vert in Les Herbiers or Aquabulles in Saint Fulgent but also in Pouzauges, Boufféré-Montaigu and Mortagne. New 2022 : Odyss aquatic center in Chantonnay. Several areas are available: activity pool, sports pool, balneoludic pool, pentagliss, outdoor and indoor water games, wellness area and outdoor facilities.
- Bowling and laser game at Les Herbiers and Boufféré (Montaigu-Vendée)
- The cinemas remain open during the summer in Chantonnay, Pouzauges, Montaigu, Les Herbiers (new – cinema Le Grand Lux)…
- Et for the little ones : the indoor leisure park Ludi Planet in Boufféré.
Covered tourist sites for all tastes in rainy weather
- Want to experience: Manor of Sciences of Réaumur
- Want to get to know historical heroes: Charette at Logis de la Chabotterie
- Want to play knights and princesses at Castle of Saint-Mesmin
- Want to learn how to make soaps, smell the perfumes? Go discover the Soap factory of the Hills in Les Epesses, a stone's throw from Puy du Fou®.
- Fancy an artistic break? Direction theSpace Gaston Chaissac in Sainte Florence (Essarts-en-Bocage)
Tourist sites and leisure activities
Have fun with family or friends in one of the Escape Games in Vendée Bocage!
In virtual reality or adapted to children, you will inevitably find a mission, an adventure that will suit the whole family! Embark on an experience in one of the Escape Games in the Vendée bocage.
The Logis de la Chabotterie
The visit of the Logis de la Chabotterie takes place with the help of an audio guide. Immerse yourself in the universe of Charette in the heart of the Vendée war in the interactive space. Continue your visit through the furnished rooms which still seem to be inhabited!
The Logis de la Chabotterie offers different activities to accompany children on the visit:
- Charette's Treasure : a game booklet to complete as a family in order to find a code to open the treasure chest.
- Mission Nature : booklet to be completed as a family in order to find the name of a protected flower that grows at La Chabotterie.
- Adventure logs: (Included in the entrance ticket – all year round) : 5-8 years: Follow Martin in his adventures at the Logis de La Chabotterie – 9 years and over: Go with Laura to discover the Logis.
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The Siences Manor of Réaumur
In Vendée, if you want to live experiences, go and visit the Réaumur Science Manor, the place is open for all. It is also an ideal activity to do on a rainy day! The Manoir des Sciences offers you an interactive visit to the rooms of the house. Discover Réaumur's study, a cabinet of curiosities, experiments, and the history of the thermometer. This is an opportunity to travel to the XNUMXth century and meet new discoveries!
The children will be accompanied during their visit by a “Club des Intrépides” game, which will allow you to go from room to room to solve puzzles and then open the chests set up in the garden.
Need a moment of relaxation to clear your mind? A coffee area, entertainment of all kinds and a reading corner are also planned to diversify the moments spent in the Manor.
The soap factory of the hills in Les Epesses
In the Vendée bocage, the Soapery of the Hills manufactures in an artisanal way soaps and natural cosmetics based on donkey's milk. The shop is open all year round in Les Epesses, a commune of Puy du Fou, it's an opportunity to bring back a souvenir of your visit. Take the time to learn more during the guided tours offered by Nicolas and his team from April to September. Nicolas explains and shows you how his artisanal soaps are made and you will also discover a scenography on the history of soap, which will appeal to young and old!
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3 € | 3.5 € |
| Individual rate child |
2 € | - |
Discover the Espace Gaston Chaissac
THESpace Gaston Chaissac is located in the former public building of Sainte Florence in Vendée, twenty minutes from Puy du Fou. The place contains many cultural values thanks to the work of the artist Gaston Chaissac. Do you know that it is the toilets of the old school which are classified as historical monuments? You will discover paintings by Gaston Chaissac. So do not hesitate to visit this place and its famous blue sugar box (scenography designed by Xavier de Richemont to offer visitors an immersion in the world of Chaissac. For children, as part of the “Club des intrépides”, 2 specific activities are offered: the guided tour “Gaston and the mystery letter” and a treasure hunt “Haven't you seen Zamba?”.
New 2022 : The re-creation of Gaston. Discover the secret of the artist's childhood memory box through 5 quirky games of observation and deduction.
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Visit Vendée Vitrail in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, the art of stained glass
Vendee Stained Glass is a discovery space for the art of stained glass, set up since 2018 in the Church of St Hilaire de Mortagne-sur-Sevre. Admire the centerpiece of this site, an exceptional stained glass window created by the master glassmaker Louis Mazetier during a playful and interactive discovery of the art of stained glass.
- Free visit every day from Monday to Friday from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m., weekends and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m. – Free (participation desired)
- Treasure hunt, family treasure hunt, “Le Trésor de Marcelin” survey, €6/family (2 adults and 1 child), €1/per child), from 6 years old
- Vendée Vitrail game booklets: game booklets for children are offered to visitors throughout the season. 3,50€.
The Priory of Grammont in Saint Prouant
Property of the Department of Vendée, this former monastery of the order of Grandmontains founded around 1197, is one of the best preserved in France. The priory still testifies today to the austerity and tranquility sought by the Grandmontane order.
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| Individual rate adult |
4 € | - |
| Individual rate child |
2 € | - |
| Individual rate reduced |
2 € | - |
| Family formula |
10 € | - |
The Stone Eater Museum in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
Installed in a former school, discover this atypical museum and unusual. A mineral enthusiast opens the doors of his personal collection to you! New 2023 : a new darkroom experience invites you to observe minerals under ultraviolet light.
- Open Monday to Sunday in high season from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
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| Individual rate adult |
6 € | - |
| Individual rate child |
4 € | - |
| Individual rate reduced |
4 € | - |
Discover the Religious Heritage in Vendée Bocage
Take the time to taste
It's raining ? It's the perfect time to discover the restaurants of Vendée Bocage during a snack break or for a good meal with family or friends!
During your stay in the bocage vendéen, the owners of accommodation and the Tourist offices are available to accompany you to discover the region around the Puy du Fou, even on a rainy day.
"Rainy day? Happy day!"
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