Are you looking for ideas to do an activity with your children, are you looking after your grandchildren, the weather is nice, do you want to take advantage of the Indian summer for a weekend with your family or as a couple?
Here is a selection of activities, family outings, visits in Vendée Bocage during the All Saints' Day holidays. And don't forget! The Puy du Fou® remains open until Sunday November 3, 2024.
Ideas for outings during the October holidays in Vendée Bocage
A visit to Puy du Fou® imposes itself
Le Puy du Fou is open until the end of the All Saints' Day school holidays, on Sunday November 3, 2024: it is the opportunity to enjoy the Puy du Fou shows without the crowds, to stroll through the paths of the park, and to spend a pleasant day with family or friends. Take advantage of the beautiful autumn days to stay until the night show “The Fire Wedding"!
- Practical: from October 19 to November 3, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 22:30 p.m. (except November 3, closing at 19 p.m.), with the “Fire Wedding” show at night. Information: 02 44 40 20 16
New for 2024 – La Frairie de la Toussaint: 1st major ephemeral show
King Francis I, surrounded by the most illustrious figures of the Renaissance, invites you to the most big party never given at Puy du Fou.
In the courtyard of the Château, under a majestic canopy, a unique concert, performed live by the prestigious orchestra “Prague Symphony Ensemble“, immerses you in a festive atmosphere where visitors and more than 150 artists share the stage and together savor the culinary specialties of the most beautiful provinces of France.
At nightfall, the royal procession and its 80 horses guide you by torchlight towards the poetry of Wedding of Fire.
Outdoor activities to enjoy nature
Tépacap Vendée in Mesnard la Barotière
The adventure course near Puy du Fou has 10 courses tree climbing in the trees: zip lines, monkey bridge, spider and an area for the little ones “the Pitchouns course”. With friends: paintball, laser game, archery, orienteering. Come and test Tépacap Vendee !
- Open from October 19 to October 31, 2024 every afternoon from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
The City of Birds in the Landes Génusson
La City of Birds offers many activities during the All Saints holidays! An escape game is also offered throughout the holidays!
Workshops for all audiences, reservation at 02 51 67 60 60:
– Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Let’s prepare for winter for the birds
– Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Migration – such a long journey
– Thursday October 24, 2024: autumn land art
– Friday October 25, 2024: nature in small steps!
– Tuesday October 29, 2024: a cozy shelter for tits
– Wednesday October 30, 2024: nature origami workshop
– Thursday, October 31, 2024: this animal that does not lack spiciness – the hedgehog!
- Open from October 21 to November 3, 2024 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
A ride on an electric scooter in the Vendée bocage
Trotting & Nature offers autumn rides on an electric scooter departing from the Vallée de Poupet in Saint Malô du Bois.
Information on 06 36 18 95 47 or online reservations.
The “history and heritage” sites of the Vendée bocage
The Castle of Saint-Mesmin
The Château de Saint Mesmin opens its doors during the All Saints school holidays and offers activities around the theme “ Sports challenges, Playmobil® style "!
- Open from October 19 to November 3, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m..
The Manor of Sciences in Réaumur
Discover the scenography of the Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur. In the mansion, experiment, smell, touch and solve puzzles. In the garden, open the chests and observe nature and its insects.
- Open from October 20 to November 3, 2024, Sunday to Wednesday, 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
The Chateau des Essarts in Essarts-en-Bocage
For the All Saints' Day holidays, the Château des Essarts is open from October 20 to November 3, 2024
- Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
- Nocturne on Thursday October 31, 2024
- Continuous activities: themed games, the Trésor des Guillery, Trampofilet…
- Thrilling tales at 15:30 p.m., 16:30 p.m. and 17:30 p.m.
The Logis de la Chabotterie in Saint Sulpice le Verdon – Montreverd
Visit an 10th century dwelling through XNUMX historic furnished rooms, a wooded park, wash house, river, woods, a French garden. It is also a high place of the War of Vendée, the site of the arrest of General Charette, a scenographic and multimedia course retraces the conflict.
- Logis open every day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Ardelay Castle
The Ardelay castle in Les Herbiers is hosting an exhibition by the famous photographer Robert Doisneau. Access to the castle and the exhibition, from Wednesday to Sunday from 14:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Fees :
- 4 € / adult
- Reduced price *: 2 €
- Free for children under 18
- Free for all every last Sunday of the month.
What if it rains?
Aquatic centers for a relaxing break
Cinemas to watch a good film…
A moment of escape at the Cabaret!
Vendée Vitrail, the religious heritage can be visited in Mortagne sur Sèvre
Immerse yourself in the history of stained glass in the renovated church of Saint Hilaire de Mortagne. Vendee Stained Glass offers different themed spaces on the art of stained glass: the optical theater presents the history of stained glass since the XNUMXth century, a projection combines light effects and sound immersion: Louis Mazetier's stained glass, play area for children...
- Open until October 30, 2024 (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) from 14:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
What is the Mange Cailloux Museum?
It is in the old school of Mortagne sur Sèvre where a mineral enthusiast has created a museum dedicated to his passion. the Stone Eater Museum exposes minerals and their use in our daily lives.
Open until November 3, 2024 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays).
The Soap Factory of the Hills
La Soap factory of the Hills is a soap shop (handcrafted from donkey milk) and natural cosmetics, with a discovery trail on the history of soap.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m. (closed at 18 p.m. on Saturday).
Family fun
The Vendée Globe 2024 village
Visit the Vendée bocage in the fall
Visit the Vendée en fallis taking the time to hike on foot or bike, to walk on the paths in the soft colors of autumn, it's time to go out for some fresh air, to do sports, to visit a castle and to reconnect with the nature !
Colors
Red, yellow, orange… Colors transform landscapes. They take on the color of stones and the sun.
The trails of hikes adorn themselves with the soft light of autumn. Observe the trees with shimmering colors, walk on the dead leaves and listen to their cracking, pick up chestnuts, dead leaves of multiple colors to make a herbarium...
The fauna and the flora
In autumn, during your walks in the Bocage Vendée, the nature will be generous, you will pick up mushrooms (be careful when picking them, remember to find out before cooking them), walnuts and hazelnuts for your desserts, or chestnuts to roast on a hot stove in your fireplace. For your walk in the forest of Grasla in Brouzils or the forest of Maha in Herbiers, access via Mont des Alouettes, remember to bring a small basket for your harvest, to be well shod and covered.
You may then come across a rabbit, a squirrel, a deer, a hedgehog or even birds...
The five senses awakened in the fall
- A smell ? The damp earth, the coolness of the wind…
- A noise ? The rustle of leaves, the silence of forest trees
- A picture ? The sun that pierces the orange and yellow tops of the tall trees, the path that continues to infinity...
- A taste ? pumpkin soup, hot chestnuts, steaming chocolate…
- A feeling? A cozy evening in front of the fireplace, a game with the children while waiting for winter to set in!
Sports in autumn in Vendée Bocage
Browse the paths of Vendée
To the north east of the Vendée department, the territory of Vendée Bocage is recognized for the GR of Pays Sèvre and Maine which runs along the Sevre Nantes, but also for its numerous walking trails on the Vendée hills, along the rivers: the Sèvre Nantaise, discovering the Small Cities of Character : Mouchamps, Mallièvre, Mortagne-sur-Sèvre and Pouzauges. On foot or bike, you will find at the bend of a stroll, un mill wind, a wash house, a causeway... which will tell you their story. The Bocage Vendéen also has routes (including the Vendée by bike).
Le road to Santiago de Compostela crosses the territory of Vendée Bocage from Clisson to St Jean d'Angély, it passes through Montaigu, Saint Fulgent, Chantonnay before reaching South Vendée. The Tourist Offices have a list of accommodation for pilgrims on the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
Ideas for walks
Autumn is the season for walks in the woods, morning hikes, mushroom picking… we have selected a few walks in the colors of autumn in the heart of nature.
Picking mushrooms in the forest of Grasla
The edge path runs mainly through forest paths in Grasla.
6,3 km – 1h30 – family friendly
A family walk
In the Pays de Chantonnay, a new 2,5 km path is to be discovered and explored with the family, the Sentier d'Amanée, an emotional path in the forest around the Lac de la Vouraie. Instruments of wood and stone whistle in the sandstone of the autumn wind. The start is between Saint Hilaire le Vouhis and Bournezeau. Passages are steep, think of your sneakers!
Small city of character in autumn colors
Discover Mallievre and its circuit of Genovette, ancient city of weavers, with its gardens clinging to the hillsides shaped by the Sèvre Nantaise.
Family circuit 2,7 km – 1h15
Discover the Vendée on horseback
Through itineraries or from equestrian centers, Vendée Bocage can also be discovered cheval.
The Vendée seen from the sky
Gain height and discover the landscapes of the Vendée bocage seen from the sky with Volabulle in Montaigu-Vendée. Guaranteed sensation.
Accommodation in Vendée in the fall
Discover some suggestions for places to sleep in the Vendée bocage around Puy du Fou® or for a romantic weekend
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The Chateau de la Preuille
Located in Saint Hilaire de Loulay – Montaigu Vendée at the gates of Nantes welcomes you for a romantic and romantic weekend in one of the 4 bedrooms at the castle or for a family stay in the gîte in the old press or the family suite. The candlelight dinner is served in the old fitted kitchen.
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CHAMBRE D’HÔTES DURIVUM _ APOLLON
MONTAIGU-VENDEE
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HÔTEL CHÂTEAU LA RICHERIE
BEAUREPAIRE
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Château Hôtel Restaurant Le Boisniard
CHANVERRY
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Hôtel-Restaurant Château de la Barbinière
SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-SEVRE
Large lodges for family gatherings
The All Saints holidays are also an opportunity to meet up with family or friends in a large gîte:
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