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Christmas Market at the Château de Tiffauges
From 7 to 8 December
On the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December, 45 craft and gourmet artisans offer original gift ideas, in a magical setting transformed by decorations.
TIFFAUGES
Christmas Market at the Château de Tiffauges
From 14 to 15 December
On the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December, 45 craft and gourmet artisans offer original gift ideas, in a magical setting transformed by decorations.
TIFFAUGES
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN LA TRANCHE SUR MER
From 20 December 2013 to 5 January 2014
December and the festive season, the fervour of Christmas, the look on the children’s faces...
LA TRANCHE SUR MER
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN FOUSSAIS-PAYRÉ
Sunday 8 December
Christmas market organised by the town, in the hall and garden of the priory from 9 am to 7 pm.
FOUSSAIS-PAYRE
Christmas Market at Beaulieu sous la Roche
From 29 November to 1 December
Christmas market in the town 29, 30 November and 1st December 2013, the biggest in Vendée.
BEAULIEU SOUS LA ROCHE
Christmas fair at the Abbey of Maillezais
From 14 to 15 December
On the 14th and 15th of December, come and visit the Christmas fair in an exotic atmosphere in the setting of the Abbey of Maillezais.
MAILLEZAIS
CHRISTMAS AT LA CHABOTTERIE
From 21 to 22 December
Festival aimed at young audiences.
SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON
LES FÊTES CHAMPÊTRES
Sunday 2 June
Music, garden art, farm work, horse-riding, a variety of games and much more.
SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON
Pumpkin Festival and National Biggest Pumpkin Competition
Sunday 6 October
As part of a lively day, this festival offers the opportunity to discover a collection of 300 varieties of marrows and pumpkins, as part of an entertaining show in a garden setting.
LA MOTHE ACHARD
Renaissance Fair at L’Herbergement
From 7 to 8 September
On 7 and 8 September 2013, the town of L’Herbergement will again go back in time to celebrate its markets that have endured since 1569.
L’HERBERGEMENT
Mogette Festival
Sunday 4 August
On Tuesday the 14th of August 2013, come and discover or rediscover Vendée white gold at the 31th edition of the Mogette Festival at Le Poiré sur Vie.
LE POIRE SUR VIE
Traditional fair of Autrefois Challans
Thursday 18 July
Just like the good old days; the town takes a trip back in time. The festivities begin at 10.30 am with the poultry, butter, eggs and pig market...
CHALLANS
Traditional fair of Autrefois Challans
Thursday 25 July
Just like the good old days; the town takes a trip back in time. The festivities begin at 10.30 am with the poultry, butter, eggs and pig market...
CHALLANS
Traditional fair of Autrefois Challans
Thursday 8 August
Just like the good old days; the town takes a trip back in time. The festivities begin at 10.30 am with the poultry, butter, eggs and pig market...
CHALLANS
Traditional fair of Autrefois Challans
Thursday 22 August
Just like the good old days; the town takes a trip back in time. The festivities begin at 10.30 am with the poultry, butter, eggs and pig market...
CHALLANS
Threshing and Old Trades Festival at Saint André Treize Voies
Sunday 4 August
On Sunday the 4th of August 2013, come to the 41th edition of the threshing and old trades’ festival at Saint André Treize Voies.
SAINT ANDRE TREIZE VOIES
Fête des Vieux Métiers [Traditional Craftsmen’s Festival]
From 20 to 21 July
The 33rd Fête des Vieux Métiers [Festival of Old Trades] will be held on 20 and 21 July on the Ile d’Olonne.
L’ILE D’OLONNE
Miller’s Festival at Nieul sur L’Autise
From 19 to 20 May
In the exceptional setting of Vignaud and the watermill, on the banks of the Autise river 700 volunteers, in costume, bring a 1930s village back to life.
NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE
Corn Festival at the Daviaud Eco-museum
Sunday 28 July
The unmissable event of the summer, the Ecomusée festival is a unique opportunity to discover traditional know-how: threshing, dance, music, traditional games...
LA BARRE DE MONTS
CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL D’ATTELAGE DE TRADITION
Sunday 16 June
An international traditional horse driving event, with dressage, marathon and cone driving, is held every year at the Logis de la Chabotterie.
SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON
The Mélusicales
From 27 September to 20 October
For the 6th Festival “Les Mélusicales” listeners can enjoy a rich and varied programme exploring a few well-known sheets of classical music but not forgetting jazz, improvisation, traditional music and contemporary compositions.
SUD VENDEE
Christmas at the Haras
From 26 to 31 December
For this Christmas season, the Haras (Horse Farm) offers you many activities to be shared by the whole family.
LA ROCHE SUR YON
LE GRAND NOËL AU PUY DU FOU®
From 30 November to 23 December
Experience the enchantment of a Grand Noël at the Puy du Fou!
LES EPESSES
Children’s choir Festival
From 12 to 15 December
Unmissable festival for the Festive season in South Vendée, the 11th Christmas Voices Festival proposes 4 unprecedented concerts.
NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE, DOIX
Les Veillées du Prieuré de Grammont
From 8 July to 26 August
From 8th July to the 26th August 2013, be spirited away by Gregorian chants...
Saint Prouant
"SALSA DEL MAR" FESTIVAL
From 4 to 7 July
From the 4th to the 7th of July 2013, come and discover the Atlantic Dance Festival “Salsa del Mar”, one of the main salsa events in Europe.
LES SABLES D’OLONNE
Festival à Tout Vent
From 2 to 14 July
The next "Festival à tout vent", the great kite-flying festival, is to be held from the 2nd to the 14th of July at Notre Dame de Monts.
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
Festival de Poupet
From 26 June to 26 July
The Poupet Festival began nearly 27 years ago as a village fête and is now one of the most renowned festivals in western France.
SAINT MALO DU BOIS
FESTIVAL D’EXPRESSION POPULAIRE
From 12 to 27 July
Promote all forms of popular culture: song, dance, sketches, music and storytelling.
LA TARDIERE
Terre-Neuve Theatre Festival
From 20 to 27 July
From the 20th to the 27th of July, come to the Terre-Neuve Theatre Festival at Fontenay Le Comte.
FONTENAY LE COMTE
15th FESTIVAL "LES NUITS MUSICALES EN VENDÉE ROMANE"
From 11 July to 14 August
This festival organised by the association "Petites Cités de Caractère de la Vendée" is a member of France Festivals. Every evening the artists perform in the remarkable setting of 6 cities where the heritage is truly brought to light for the occasion. 6 concerts at 9 pm.
FOUSSAIS PAYRE, FAYMOREAU, VOUVANT, NIEUL SUR L’AUTISE, MOUCHAMPS, MALLIEVRE
Chabotterie Music Festival
From 25 July to 7 August
The 17th baroque music festival "Musiques à la Chabotterie" welcomes the greatest performers of XVIIth and XVIIIth century music, under the artistic direction of Hugo Reyne.
SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON
LES MUSICALES DU PAYS DE SAINT GILLES
From 24 July to 9 August
A mixture of afro-groove, soul, gospel, opera singing, French rock and brassy songs... for the 3rd year the Musicales du Pays Saint Gilles [Saint Gilles Regional Music Festival] takes you on a journey to the heart of diversity.
SAINT GILLES CROIX DE VIE
Eperluette Festival
From 26 to 30 November
The Eperluette festival is celebrating its 13th anniversary; how lucky!
CHANTONNAY
VENDÉE CHEVAL, EQUESTRIAN ARTS FESTIVAL
From 7 to 8 September
Vendée Cheval is the Festival of Equestrian Arts for those who love horses, excitement and nature...
SAINT HILAIRE LE VOUHIS
Face & Si Festival
From 6 to 8 September
On 6, 7 and 8 September 2013, the Parc des Chaumes welcomes the 16th festival FACE & SI.
MOUILLERON LE CAPTIF
La Déferlante, La Vague à l’art
From 1 July to 31 August
La Déferlante is celebrating its 20th anniversary! La Déferlante, the ultimate festival on the Atlantic coast opens on 1st July and offers free entry to unique events!
NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ILE, BARBATRE, NOTRE DAME DE MONTS, SAINT JEAN DE MONTS, SAINT HILAIRE DE RIEZ, SAINT GILLES CROIX DE VIE, LES SABLES D’OLONNE, LA TRANCHE SUR MER
FESTIVAL VIENS DANS MON ÎLE
From 6 to 10 August
An exceptional mixture of some of the great names on the French music scene.
ILE D’YEU
Festival METIV’SON
From 5 July 19:00 to 7 July 22:30
From Friday the 5th of July to Sunday the 7th of July, come to the "Métiv’Son" Blues Festival at Antigny.
VOUVANT, ANTIGNY, BAZOGES EN PAREDS
The Fruits du Soleil Festival at the Potager Extraordinaire
From 20 to 21 August
On the 20st and 21st of August, many people are expected at the Fruits du Soleil Festival, to be held at the potager extraordinaire at La Mothe Achard.
LA MOTHE ACHARD
In the gardens of William Christie
From 24 to 31 August
Musical encounters in Vendée.
THIRE
The Arts d’Élise Festival
Sunday 25 August
Come and join us for a giant picnic to end the summer at Poiré sur Vie!
LE POIRE SUR VIE
10th FESTIVAL "7ème ART ET SCIENCES"
From 7 to 12 May
LE MONDE VÉGÉTAL "DU SON A LA MUSIQUE"
NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ILE
LA DÉFERLANTE DE PRINTEMPS
From 7 to 12 May
The 7th Déferlante de Printemps [Spring Breaker] is again devoted to outdoor arts!
La Tranche sur Mer, Les Sables d’Olonne, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Saint Hilaire de Riez, Notre Dame de Monts, Saint Jean de Monts, Barbâtre, Noirmoutier en l’Ile
FESTIVAL LA 7ème VAGUE
From 10 to 11 May
The unmissable music festival La 7ème Vague [The 7th Wave] is back for the 12th time.
BRETIGNOLLES SUR MER
FESTIVAL DES VOÛTES CÉLESTES
From 18 to 22 May
CLASSICAL AND CHURCH MUSIC IN SOUTH VENDÉE.
Maillezais, Nieul sur l’Autise, L’Hermenault, Velluire, Le Poiré sur Velluire, Maillé, Xanton Chassenon, Puy de Serre.
VENDÉE NATURE, LE FESTIVAL DE L’INSOLITE
From 13 to 16 June
LES LANDES GENUSSON
SIMENON FESTIVAL
From 15 to 23 June
A variety of popular and cultural events are being organised for the Simenon Festival.
LES SABLES D’OLONNE
SALSA SWIM FESTIVAL
From 27 to 30 June
Dance festival open to all, novices or aficionados of afro-Caribbean music and dance. Get ready to join the Salsa party for four days.
SAINT JEAN DE MONTS
ULTRASONG
Friday 21 June
A little music under the pines!
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
ULTRASONG
Friday 19 July
A little music under the pines!
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
ULTRASONG
Friday 26 July
A little music under the pines!
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
ULTRASONG
Friday 2 August
A little music under the pines!
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
ULTRASONG
Friday 9 August
A little music under the pines!
NOTRE DAME DE MONTS
FESTIVAL CHAMPS ET CULTURE DU MONDE
From 1 to 7 July
The 12th Festival Champs et Cultures du Monde [Country and Cultures of the World] takes you on a journey to discover Poland.
PAYS DE POUZAUGES
FESTIVAL DE NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ÎLE
From 5 to 18 August
For the 21st Festival of Noirmoutier en l’Ile, always dominated by theatre, great classical stage actors will be welcomed in the Courtyard of Noirmoutier Castle.
NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ILE
FESTIVAL DE L’ILE CHAUVET
From 9 to 18 August
Located on the outskirts of the towns of Bois de Céné and Châteauneuf, on the edge of the Marais Breton Vendéen [Breton-Vendée Marshes], Ile Chauvet Abbey stands tall in a beautiful green setting.
BOIS DE CENE
FESTIVAL DE CUGAND
From 22 to 25 August
Festival of world music and dance.
CUGAND
FESTIVAL RENAISSANCE
From 15 to 17 August
For 3 days, Fontenay le Comte will relive the Renaissance period.
FONTENAY LE COMTE
Les Estivales de la Rivière - Summer Evening Events
From 29 June to 25 July
On some summer evenings, the Maison de la Rivière is illuminated for the Estivales de la Rivière [Summer River Festival] turning it into a spectacular place for artists.
SAINT GEORGES DE MONTAIGU
The Cinéscénie® du Puy du Fou®
From 8 June to 14 September
The Cinéscénie® of the Puy du Fou®, the greatest nighttime show in the world!
LES EPESSES
Night of the Stars
From 9 to 10 August
Under a shower of shooting stars, the old and young can discover our solar system.
LA BARRE DE MONTS
Scenography "Cette nuit Pierre Levée"
From 8 August 2013 to 14 August 2014
200 actors help you relive the history of this high point of Olonne.
OLONNE SUR MER
Stones and Men: Abbey of Maillezais
From 9 to 10 August
It is the year 1082 and Saint-Pierre Abbey is in ruins, victim of a terrible fire...
MAILLEZAIS
5th SALON DU LIVRE DE MER
From 15 to 16 June
Following the success of the previous shows, the theme of this year’s show organised by the association "Printemps Lecture et Culture" is "THE SEA and ADVENTURE".
NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ILE
Windmills Day
From 15 to 16 June
The Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins [National Heritage and Mills Days] invites you to discover our local heritage, our countryside and our traditional know-how with 1 500 events organised all over France.
TOUTE LA VENDEE
6th SALON DU LIVRE VENDÉEN: LE REFUGE DU LIVRE
From 20 to 21 July
Throughout the two days of the book fair the public can meet their favourite authors and discover the wealth and diversity of books from Vendée: novels, essays, poetry, history, art, photography, monographs, comic strips...
LES BROUZILS
"LES RICOCHETS" SUMMER STREET ENTERTAINMENT
From 12 July to 9 August
Les Ricochets, is THE essential event of the summer where art companies let you enjoy shows in dance, circus, theatre, music, street art and much more.
FONTENAY LE COMTE
AU REFUGE DE GRASLA: PIERRE, CAPITAINE DE PAROISSE
From 30 June to 8 September
This theatrical creation, by the Association Refuge de Grasla, combines professional artists and over 30 volunteer actors.
LES BROUZILS
LES SCÉNÉTOILES
From 9 to 13 October
From the stage to the cinema.
LA TRANCHE SUR MER
RENDEZ-VOUS LITTÉRAIRE DE BARBÂTRE
From 26 to 27 October
The Arée of the North Vendée Coast continues its literary activities with a new event for artists and authors on 26 and 27 October 2013, in Oyats hall, Barbâtre, for interviews and book signings (50 writers and 15 artists invited).
BARBATRE
Caval’Océane
From 21 to 22 September
Equestrian competitions and attractions on the beach...
SAINT JEAN DE MONTS
Bois de la Chaise Regattas
From 9 to 11 August
The 24th Régate du Bois de la Chaise [Bois de la Chaise Regatta] will be held on 9, 10 and 11 August in Noirmoutier.
NOIRMOUTIER EN L’ILE
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