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Welcome to our blog ! Inhabitants of the territory, visitors, partners and tourism professionals take up the pen to share with you their secret corners, favourites, hidden nuggets and new experiences. Something to create happy and unique moments... for unique memories!
Christmas Producers

Préfou & Mogette: a love story with a big MIAM

A love story with a big MIAM 🍞 Outside, the wind is blowing. Inside, the préfou, fresh out of the oven, is diffusing its scent of garlic and French toast, while the mogettes are simmering quietly and filling the kitchen with their perfume… These two Vendée treasures form an irresistible duo: the perfect alchemy to face the winter. The préfou and […]
#mogettes #prefou #Vendée specialties

By Audrey, December 19, 2024 Reading time: 5 min(s)
Ideas for outings Christmas

Discovering the Magic of the Santons

Ho, Ho, Ho! Like every year, Santa Claus comes to the Pays des Achards to the great delight of locals and visitors alike. In his sack: a Christmas market (one of the oldest in Vendée, and the largest in the department!) and miniature villages that make you dream […]
#beaulieu #family #Xmas

By Audrey, November 27, 2024 Reading time: 6 min(s)
Activity ideas Christmas

Our gift ideas for Christmas

Gifts “made in” Pays des Achards We have selected a multitude of gift ideas for you – easy to find around you and if possible, “made in” Pays des Achards. Every year, it’s the same old story: “But what on earth am I going to put under the tree?” Don’t panic! […]
#gifts #giftideas #Xmas

By Alexandra, November 26, 2024 Reading time: 4 min(s)
Ideas for outings

Start of the Vendée Globe 2024: 24 things to know

24 things to know about the Vendée Globe 2024 Did you know? Just 15 minutes from the Pays des Achards, a major start will take place: that of the Vendée Globe 2024! Every 4 years, skippers from France and elsewhere set sail from Les Sables d'Olonne… For a frantic race […]

By Audrey, October 14, 2024 Reading time: 8 min(s)
Activity ideas

All Saints’ Day holidays in Vendée

Fall Activities with Kids Want to get moving during the All Saints' Day holidays? We've found plenty of ideas to add some color to your family days! Halloween Activities and Treasure Hunts If we had to choose just one color for these holidays, we'd go for pumpkin orange. Halloween activities are multiplying […]
#activities #autumn #family #Toussaint #vacation

By Alexandra, October 4, 2024 Reading time: 5 min(s)
Activity ideas Ideas for outings

Culturoscope: your cultural horoscope in the Land of Achards

Which event is right for you according to your astrological sign in Pays des Achards? Need inspiration for your next cultural activity with us? Good news: we consulted our crystal ball to find the one that perfectly matches your sign! We see, we see… A cultural program for the little ones […]

By Audrey, September 26, 2024 Reading time: 5 min(s)
Producers

Titiana's muesli

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 […]

By Alexandra, September 12, 2024 Reading time: 3 min(s)
Activity ideas

Spring holidays in Vendée

Spring activities in Vendée Spring holidays are coming and you are running out of ideas to organize your days? Here are our activities and tips for oxygenating and enjoying family time. Outdoor activities Spring is here and with it the desire to go outside. Thanks to 26 labeled hiking trails, […]
#activities #family #spring

By Audrey, April 8, 2024 Reading time: 4 min(s)
Activity ideas Ideas for outings

Our ideas for Valentine's Day

Just you and me ! For the famous lovers' meeting celebrated on February 14, we have selected for you ideas for moments to experience as a couple in the Pays des Achards. Whether you're ultra-romantic or more down-to-earth, saying "I love you" can take many forms. Pull out all the stops, offer a small gift or […]
#February 14th #Valentine's Day

By Audrey, February 7, 2024 Reading time: 3 min(s)
Craftsmen

Portrait of an art embroiderer

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 […]
#artisans #beaulieu #jewelry #embroidery

By Alexandra, August 12, 2023 Reading time: 3 min(s)
Activity ideas

I tested for you a fishing initiation

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 [...]
#initiation #jaunay #peach

By Alexandra, March 23, 2023 Reading time: 3 min(s)