Châteaux and Monuments

CHÂTEAU DE TALMONT 

The castle of Talmont, a classified 11th century fortress, invites you to explore life in the Middle Ages.

LE CHATEAU DE TIFFAUGES 

Greatest western medieval fortress in Tiffauges en Vendée, 20 minutes from Puy du Fou and 25 minutes from the Clisson valley: show, 3D film, crossbow shooting. Unique in the world: the largest collection of war machines in operation!

HARAS DE LA VENDÉE 

Come and share our passion for horses at the Haras de la Vendée, set in a 12-acre park in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon.

LE LOGIS DE LA CHABOTTERIE  

18th-century home in Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon in Vendée, 20 minutes from La Roche sur Yon. Visit the furnished rooms. Place of arrest of General Charette in 1796. Show trail and French walled garden. 45 minutes from Puy du Fou.

CHÂTEAU DE SAINT-MESMIN 

MAISON DU MAÎTRE DE DIGUES 

Recognised by the Regional Natural Park of Marais Poitevin, the Dykes master house presents the story of a territory. Children's games booklet (7 years +). Animals on site. 30 minutes from La Rochelle. Marais poitevin: dried marshes.

CHÂTEAU DES ESSARTS 

The Essarts chateau spans 2000 years of history. Roman sacrificial mound, it became a chateau mound from the 9th to 11th centuries. Fortified enclosure and 12th century Saracen tower. Carriage entrance and 16th century Renaissance home

CHATEAU DE LA CHEVALLERIE 

La Chevallerie takes its name from the large Commandery of Knights Templar posted here. It is the property of powerful families close to the Kings and Queens of France.

CHÂTEAU DE LA CANTAUDIÈRE 

LE CHÂTEAU DU FOUGEROUX 

This castle, on the supplementary inventory of Historical Monuments since 1999, reflects a rich history dating back to at least the 15th century.