Vibrate to the rhythm of the major events in the Vendée bocage!
Passionate about sport, history or culture? In love with Halloween or Christmas atmospheres? Do you want to experience great emotions in the heart of the bocage? Find all our upcoming events!
Major events in Vendée Bocage
Highlights to experience in Vendée Bocage
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April
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April
2024
Montaigu-Vendee
A book fair is an opportunity for readers and professionals to meet and discuss books. With around thirty book events in Pays de la Loire, the Montaigu Book Spring in Vendée stands out for its friendly literary atmosphere. First literary event in the Pays de la…
17
May
26
May
2024
Montreverd
The 13th International Floralies France will take place from May 17 to 26, 2024, at the Logis de la Chabotterie, on the theme “Flower Games”. The Floralies, what is it? History of this floral event A meeting place for plant enthusiasts, the Floralies Committee has brought together since 1942 professionals and amateurs, experts and novices,…
26
November
31
December
2023
The Tiffauges Christmas Market, the Herbiers Christmas Parade or even the Young Audience Festival at Logis de la Chabotterie, come and experience the major Christmas events in Vendée Bocage! The magic of Christmas permeates the Vendée countryside during the month of December! The big Christmas events in Vendée…
19
October
10
November
2024
Les Sables d'Olonne
This nautical race, also called “Everest of the sea”, is a highly anticipated sporting event given its difficulty and national media coverage. It takes place every 4 years from Les Sables d'Olonne in Vendée. The Vendée Globe is to date the largest solo sailing race around the world,…
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May
20
May
2024
La Gaubretiere
The Big Wheel is back in Vendée Bocage! Embark on a 20-day musical marathon and 55 free concerts to celebrate spring 2024! See you from May 1 to 20, 2024 to enjoy the 3rd edition of the COOL WHEELS – Eiffela Plage! The Cool Wheel, what is it…
Free
26
June
19
July
2024
Saint-Malo-du-Bois
The Poupet Festival in Saint-Malô-du-Bois in Vendée Bocage returns for the 2024 edition from June 26 to July 19, 2024! Programming for the whole family! No, Poupet is not a puppet festival, but the place which welcomes the greatest musical talents every year in an intimate setting…
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May
12
May
2024
Chantonnay
Every year, on Ascension weekend, Chantonnay becomes the capital of hiking. R4JCV is a hiking event not to be missed in Vendée Bocage! Head to the bocage, in the heart of the Vendée to explore the hiking trails in a friendly atmosphere! You will gradually discover…
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March
01
April
2024
Montaigu-Vendee
For the 2024 edition which will take place from March 25 to April 1, 2024, Mondial Football Montaigu is celebrating its 51st anniversary! Discover this unmissable event for football fans but also sport lovers in general! What is the Mondial Football Montaigu? The Montaigu tournament is a sporting competition…
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May
02
June
2024
The “Rendez-Vous aux Jardins” event takes place the first weekend in June. This year, the event takes place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, on the theme “The five senses in the garden”. This event is an opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of the parks, private gardens open for the event in Vendée in the Bocage Vendéen.…
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September
24
September
2023
Tiffauges
Every year, on the last weekend of September, the Château de Tiffauges offers you a life-size immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages. In 2023, the Médiévales de Tiffauges return for a 6th edition, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 FROM 10 AM TO 30 PM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 24 FROM 2023 AM…
13
October
16
October
2023
Les Herbiers
The Fête du Chrono is the major annual event combining sport, commerce and celebration in Les Herbiers, in Vendée Bocage! This festival takes place every year, around October 15. From Friday October 13 to Monday October 16, 2023, the town of Les Herbiers soaks up the festive and sporting atmosphere around…
Free
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October
05
November
2023
With family or friends, celebrate Halloween in Vendée Bocage! The tourist sites welcome you for thrilling and fun experiences! Where to celebrate Halloween in the Vendée countryside? The modern Halloween tradition is for children to dress up in scary costumes and knock on neighbors' doors asking for treats...
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June
30
June
2024
Clisson
On June 16, 17 and 18, 2023, take out your best leather and head to Clisson to attend Hellfest! Do you already have your tickets? You will not be disappointed! Located just a few kilometers from the Vendée, take advantage of your visit to Hellfest to extend your stay in the Vendée countryside, and discover…
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August
28
August
2022
The Brouzils
Come and meet Vendée authors in the heart of the Grasla forest for a whole weekend! The Le Refuge du Livre fair, the Vendée book fair, is located in the heart of the Grasla forest massif, in the Vendée bocage. It was created to promote the diversity and richness…
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July
14
August
2023
From July 17 to August 14, 2023, the Department of Vendée is organizing the fifth edition of Voix et Musiques at the Prieuré. Come and discover concerts in an unusual place in the heart of Vendée Bocage, with family or friends! Within a bond naturally conducive to listening and vocal expression, purity…
Big events, big emotions
Passionate about reading?
Every spring, Spring of the Book of Montaigu welcomes you to an exceptional book fair! On the program: meetings, exchanges, events... between readers and authors!
Would you like to know more about literary creation in Vendée? Direction The Refuge of the Book in the heart of the Grasla forest, and discover a real open-air library!
Nature lovers ?
Every year, reserve the 1st weekend of June to enjoy the event Meet in the garden ! This is an opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of the parks, private gardens, opened especially for the event.
From 17 to 26 May 2024, International Floralies – France take place at the Logis de la Chabotterie, in the heart of the Vendée bocage. On the theme Flower Games, come and admire this ornamental event, and the know-how of exhibitors from all over the world.
Every year, on the weekend of the ascent, Chantonnay becomes the capital of hiking with the R4JC (4-day hikes in Chantonnay). This unique event in France welcomes nearly 10 enthusiasts of all nationalities to share 000 days of hiking in the Vendée bocage.
Passionate about music?
Embark on a musical marathon 17 days from April 28 to May 14, 2023 with The Cool Wheel at La Gaubretiere. After a spin at 45 meters high, descend into a new universe and discover one of the concerts from the eclectic programme.
From June 28 to July 21, 2023, the Doll Festival invites you to come and listen to the greatest musical talents in an intimate setting on a human scale: the Poupet Valley.
A few kilometers from the bocage, take out your finest leather and enjoy the hellfest in Clisson from 16th - 18th June 2023.
Thrill seeker?
Every 4 years, come and watch the start of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne, a few kilometers from the Vendée bocage. Book your November 10, 2024 to live this unique moment!
Each year, last weekend of September, the Château de Tiffauges invites you to live a life-size immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages: the Tiffauges Medieval.
See you on October 15, 2023 to relive the festive and sporting atmosphere around the Chrono of Nations, a cycling race against the clock in Les Herbiers.
