Located in the eastern part of the Pays des Achards, this small Vendée commune stretches to near Les Achards. The points of interest are shared between the town of Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux, the village “Les Moulières” on the RD 57 and the village “Les Essais” on the border of Achards.
The name of this town immediately evokes a legendary imagination and a small sculpture near the town represents Saint-Georges, sword in hand, conqueror of the dragon.
Discover Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
The origins of Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux were lost in the Middle Ages, as evidenced by the bell tower and choir of the Saint-Georges church, dating from the Middle Ages. The square bell tower seduces with its squat and sturdy appearance. The church, known for its historic capitals from the 14e century, evoke four of the seven deadly sins. Its facade overlooks the Place des Tilleuls which has retained the charm of the village squares of yesteryear and its Michelin terminal.
The small Chapel of Moulières, located in the village of the same name, is discreet. Nestled in the greenery and accessible by a small path, it contains only a few benches and a small altar, but seduces with its simple architecture. Only the exteriors can be visited.
The Potter ponds, located near the town of the commune, invite you to fish and walk.
Le wash house of Essais is geographically located in the commune of Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux, but belongs to the district of La Mothe-Achard. Located on the banks of the Auzance, it is the largest wash house in the Pays des Achards.
![Eglise de Saint Georges de Pointindoux villages Pays des Achards]()
The church ![Borne Michelin Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux en Vendée]()
The Place des Tilleuls ![La Chapelle des Moulières patrimoine St Georges]()
The Chapel of Moulières ![Etangs Potier à Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux en Vendée]()
The Potter Ponds ![Lavoir des Essais à Saint Georges de Pointindoux]()
The Essais washhouse
Activities in Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
Staying in Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
DRY FOOT LONGERE
DRY FOOT COTTAGE
SAINT-GEORGES HOUSE
GUEST ROOM AT MICHELLE AND CHRISTIAN
GITE THE LITTLE HOUSE
GITE LA LUCILIÈRE
Hiking in Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
Around the town, several hiking trails allow you to discover the Vendée bocage. THE Auzance Trail is particularly interesting because of the diversity of the landscapes: Sunken paths and very marked hedges alternate with cultivated plots.
The two routes “From Jaunay to Auzance” n ° 41 et 42 invite you to explore the surrounding area by bike. The department of Vendée has also labeled “Vendée Vélo” loop n°41 for its landscape interest.
And even lovers ofequestrian activities will find their happiness: The tour n°60 of the Departmental Committee of Equestrian Tourism of Vendée allows you to reach the Forêt d'Olonne, while the tour n°81 forms a loop around Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux and Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche. Furthermore, the Haras d’Ancœur allows you to practice riding on ponies and horses in an exceptional setting.
“A story of coat of arms”
Interestingly, the town's coat of arms is an artificial coat of arms and was created from scratch in 1992. It takes up the motif of the dragon pierced by the spear of Saint-Georges and alludes to four trades which were historically present in the town.
- Stonemasons (massettes and bush hammers) were numerous until the First World War and mainly worked granite from local quarries. Many of the nearby crosses are their work.
- The millers (the millstone) had been very present in the village “Les Moulières”.
- The basket makers (the billhook and the knife) made the reputation of the town at the beginning of the 20e century. They had the particularity of working not with wicker, but with chestnut.
- The only profession still existing today, farmers are represented by flying grains as at the time of threshing.
