Châteaux and Monuments

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 DE TALMONT 

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

CHÂTEAU DE SAINT-MESMIN 

The castle of Saint Mesmin is a XIVth century to which was added, in the XVth century, an imposing high keep.

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 BESSAY 

LE CHÂTEAU DE SIGOURNAIS 

Feudal chateau (historical monument). Dungeon-door, surrounding wall, towers, latrines, covered walkway. Armour and models recreate the atmosphere of the late 15th century. Permanent collection of more than 700 coats of arms and contest items.

CHÂTEAU DE POUZAUGES 

Medieval fortress in Pouzauges en Vendee, historic city dominating the Vendée farmland. Magnificent dungeon in a 355 m long curtain wall. Guided tours, night escapades. 20 minutes from the Puy du Fou.

TOUR MÉLUSINE 

Mélusine tour: 45-metres tall and overlooks the square, offering stunning views of the most beautiful villages in France, Vouvant and the Mervent forest.