Vendée Department's Cultural Sites

Whether you come to Vendée for its stunning attractions, its sunny climate, its ease of access or its sumptuous cuisine, you will undoubtedly be struck by its less obvious charms.

It is a place of exceptional landscapes that house cultural treasures steeped in history.

Vendée's Cultural Sites reflect this rich history and the region's relationship with the past.

Examples include Château de Tiffauges, the Royal Abbey in Nieul-sur-l-Autise, the Haras de la Vendée in La Roche-sur-Yon, the Marais Abbey in Mallezais, l'Historial de la Vendée in les Lucs -sur-Boulogne and the Logis de La Chabotterie in Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon.

These iconic sites will transport you to an entirely different world inhabited by famous name, heroic deeds, jegends and historical dramas.