Arts & Culture
One of Europe's best entertainment Parcs www.puydufou.com. While staying at the cottage this is a 'must do' day out. Be there and parked up within a half hour drive. Don't miss the Phantom Birds Dance
767 locals recommend
Puy du Fou
One of Europe's best entertainment Parcs www.puydufou.com. While staying at the cottage this is a 'must do' day out. Be there and parked up within a half hour drive. Don't miss the Phantom Birds Dance
Food Scene
We usually go there at least once each time we visit. Quirky place with reasonably priced 'local' food. Also you can rely on it being open (even on Sunday's!) daily at 12.00 - 14.00 and 19.00 - 22.30
32 locals recommend
Casse-Croûte Vendéen
31 Rue de la MareWe usually go there at least once each time we visit. Quirky place with reasonably priced 'local' food. Also you can rely on it being open (even on Sunday's!) daily at 12.00 - 14.00 and 19.00 - 22.30
Charming restaurant/pizzeria right in the centre of Pouzages. Nicely appointed. Family run , excellent service with reasonably priced meals and great pizza's. Cheap but acceptable house wine!
9 locals recommend
Le Poulbot
14 Pl. de l'ÉgliseCharming restaurant/pizzeria right in the centre of Pouzages. Nicely appointed. Family run , excellent service with reasonably priced meals and great pizza's. Cheap but acceptable house wine!
Great reasonably priced Asian Buffet restaurant. In the centre of Pouzauges in the square opposite Le Poulbot. Check on the opening times but worth a visit.
14 locals recommend
Paramy
4 Pl. de l'ÉgliseGreat reasonably priced Asian Buffet restaurant. In the centre of Pouzauges in the square opposite Le Poulbot. Check on the opening times but worth a visit.
Château de la Cacaudière
Fancy a treat?
Fantastic food and a great setting
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearest Bar to cottage. Nice friendly bar serving good wholesome food. Open weekday lunchtimes and weekend (and some midweek but check) evenings.
Restaurant Le Relais Fleuri
1 Bis Rue de la GandouinièreNearest Bar to cottage. Nice friendly bar serving good wholesome food. Open weekday lunchtimes and weekend (and some midweek but check) evenings.
Sightseeing
There are many different places for days out within a short drive of the cottage.
France's third most visited city and one of Europes most beautiful port cities La Rochelle is well worth a day visit. Renown modern Aquarium. Great for shops, bars, restaurants, beaches, sightseeing.
514 locals recommend
La Rochelle
France's third most visited city and one of Europes most beautiful port cities La Rochelle is well worth a day visit. Renown modern Aquarium. Great for shops, bars, restaurants, beaches, sightseeing.
Les Machines de l’île is a totally unprecedented project. It is the only place where you’ll find Jules Verne’s “Invented Worlds,” the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history, all on the exceptional site of the city’s former shipyards.
Just over an hour's drive from the cottage a visit to Nantes and the Ile de Nantes is a fantastic day out for all the family.
33 locals recommend
Île de Nantes
20 Bd Général de GaulleLes Machines de l’île is a totally unprecedented project. It is the only place where you’ll find Jules Verne’s “Invented Worlds,” the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history, all on the exceptional site of the city’s former shipyards.
Just over an hour's drive from the cottage a visit to Nantes and the Ile de Nantes is a fantastic day out for all the family.
The Venise Verte (Green Venice) is another 'must do' day out while staying at the cottage. In the area known as Marais (meaning 'marsh' ) Poitevin it is miles of green covered canals - hire a canue!
44 locals recommend
Pier of the Green Venice
Rue du PortThe Venise Verte (Green Venice) is another 'must do' day out while staying at the cottage. In the area known as Marais (meaning 'marsh' ) Poitevin it is miles of green covered canals - hire a canue!
One of the many seaside resorts and fantastic beaches that are only just over an hour's drive from the cottage. Well worth a day trip!
30 locals recommend
Beach Sauveterre
One of the many seaside resorts and fantastic beaches that are only just over an hour's drive from the cottage. Well worth a day trip!
Shopping
Large Supermarket for all your holiday needs only a 5 minute drive from the cottage
14 locals recommend
Super U et drive
7184F Rue Charles LargeteauLarge Supermarket for all your holiday needs only a 5 minute drive from the cottage
Parks & Nature
The Marais Poitevin or La Venise Verte (Green Venice) is a 35,000 hectacre labyrinth of tranquil duckweed covered waterways. You can rent a boat or a cycle to explore this lovely region.
24 locals recommend
Embarcadère Port de Montfaucon - Marais Poitevin
The Marais Poitevin or La Venise Verte (Green Venice) is a 35,000 hectacre labyrinth of tranquil duckweed covered waterways. You can rent a boat or a cycle to explore this lovely region.
The Forest of Mervent offers a wealth of attractions, most are based around the natural landscape and cover everything from walking and cycling in this pristine environment to climbing, sailing, canoeing, swimming, adventure park, beaches and even a zoo
46 locals recommend
Mervent
The Forest of Mervent offers a wealth of attractions, most are based around the natural landscape and cover everything from walking and cycling in this pristine environment to climbing, sailing, canoeing, swimming, adventure park, beaches and even a zoo