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Pushing open the gate is already a way of slowing down. The noise of everyday life gradually fades away, replaced by something softer, calmer. Myriam welcomes you with a simple, almost discreet smile. Very quickly, you feel at ease, as if invited to share a moment of her world. In the workshop, the woolen threads draw you in […]

Want to understand the Vendée dialect and the expressions still heard today in the Pays des Achards? Our article immerses you in the most common Vendée words, the vocabulary you'll encounter every day. An ideal way to discover the Vendée in a different light, getting closer to its local culture. You thought you'd arrived […]

12 Gift Ideas for a Christmas "Made in" the Pays des Achards Looking to plan a simple, local, and thoughtful Christmas? The Pays des Achards region is brimming with affordable options: everyday items, gourmet products, experiences to enjoy, and small tokens of appreciation at reasonable prices. Here is a selection of 12 100% local gift ideas […]

Stepping through the door of the Café des Arts in Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche means discovering a place on a human scale, designed to make you feel at home. The rooms are intimate, the lighting soft, and the atmosphere friendly. You settle in quietly, carried away by the charm of the place. Here, elegance is infused into every detail—from the decor to the food—[…]

… while I’m afraid of heights! I breathe in, I breathe out, I sweat… Perched a few meters above the ground, I avoid looking at my feet. I avoid looking down at all. No, I’m not dreaming, I’m definitely off to try out a treetop adventure course with my son! The context? My little boy […]

Are you dreaming of a stress-free vacation where you really take your time? Welcome to the Land of Achards! Here, we disconnect, we savor and we breathe. 🌿 And above all, we take the time to do nothing (it's an art, and you will become a master at it!). Whether you are an expert in […]

The name and logo of “La Ferme du Petit Grain” in Sainte-Flaive-des-Loups make the imagination work. Behind this activity is Titiana Le Guen, a young producer of organic oats and poultry. Her secret? Transforming her cereals into delicious artisanal muesli! 😋 Her career When Titiana talks about her professional career, we understand […]

Meeting with Aurore Thuault Aurore is an art embroiderer in Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche. Before meeting her in her workshop, the word “embroidery” evoked memories of my childhood above all. I saw my grandmother, her drum in her hand, composing little country paintings in cross stitch. But here, in the middle of Aurore's colorful universe, I quickly realize […]

In July and August, our Tourist Office organizes fishing initiations on the shores of Lac du Jaunay as part of the Jaunay'Scapades. It is the volunteers of the association "La Gaule du Jaunay" who supervise children and adults wishing to discover this activity. I am here for the welcome as a representative of the Office [...]