Museums and Eco-museums

LE DAVIAUD 

It is possible for us to welcome you in English. You will find our brochure at the entrance of the museum.

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.

BIOTOPIA 

The Montois Forest ... With 80% of the forest, dunes and marshes protected, Notre Dame de Monts offers a breath of fresh air. The Montois Forest is home to a wide variety of dune flora and fauna. At the Maison de la Dune et de la Forêt, you will be helped, through exhibitions and discovery walks, to know and recognize the flora and fauna which thrive there. Pine, oak and cypress are the main species present in the Montois Forest. Do take time out to visit the Arboretum de la Parée Farfadets to discover the variety of trees. It is free and open to all. Nature is a bike-ride away! To extend this encounter with nature, how about a hike or a bike ride? Certainly, the 60km trail will challenge you.

MUSÉE DU CHOCOLAT 

Maison Gelencser has been producing hand-made chocolates since 1956. Come on a voyage to discover chocolate over the centuries; discover the history of the cocoa bean.

L'ATELIER DE LA SARDINE 

LA CITÉ DES OISEAUX  

Bird reserve belonging to the Vendée Department with three lakes. This reserve, 30 minutes from the Puy du Fou hosts a wide diversity of birds (museum, observatories and footpaths)

MUSEE NATIONAL CLEMENCEAU-DE LATTRE 

Museum - countryside

HISTORIAL DE LA VENDÉE 

MUSEE CHARLES MILCENDEAU  

An artistic journey between the Vendée wetlands and Spain.

CENTRE MINIER 

A journey to the centre of the mine to discover 130 years of coal mining in Vendee. 1 site, 4 visits: the museum, mining village, Carmelo Zagari stained glass, Epagne headframe (St Maurice des Noues).