Holidays in Vendée

LES RIMAJURES

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Opening times :
From April to Mid-October : fridays, saturdays, sundays and bank holydays from 3pm to 7pm.
July and August : everyday from 10:30am to 12:30pm and from 3pm to 8pm.

The atmosphere of his studio is recreated in the Bourrine (thatched building) with the furniture and objects that belonged to him and the paintings illustrating his cultural, family and emotional environment.
Visitors can see and hear him in a small video-viewing area. There are a temporary exhibition, a boutique, a gallery (sale of original paintings) and a library in the outbuildings.
In July/August, musical entertainment in the garden, children's workshops, tea rooms...

Admission :
Adult : 3€

Contact :
LES RIMAJURES
75 boulevard Georges Pompidou
85800 SAINT GILLES CROIX DE VIE
Tel : 02.51.55.95.44
www.lesrimajures.com

Christmas at the Haras

lucie — 2013-05-15T08:20:00Z

Entertainment for all the family, equestrian shows, rides in a horse-drawn carriage, game of discovery and stories for children, demonstrations of the expertise of the national stud farms.

Haras de la Vendée
LA ROCHE SUR YON
From 26 to 31 December
Free

Information: Tel. +33 (0)2 51 37 48 48.

CHRISTMAS AT LA CHABOTTERIE

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Shows for the whole family where you can discover an enchanting world; enjoy the amazing atmosphere of the site that has been transformed for the greatest delight of the children: theatre, puppets, singing, dance, and merry-go-round.

Logis de la Chabotterie
SAINT SULPICE LE VERDON
21 and 22 December
Prices: contact us

Information : Tél. 02 51 42 81 00

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN FOUSSAIS-PAYRÉ

lucie — 2013-05-15T08:10:00Z

About forty retailers, artisans, societies and individuals will be selling a variety of products for gifts and festive tables in a pleasant atmosphere. Refreshments, mulled wine, fast food available at lunch time.

Sale of second hand toys organised by the CCAS (Local social welfare centre) at the Paul de Vendée space, from 9 am to 6 pm.

FOUSSAIS-PAYRÉ
8 December
Free

Information:
Tel. +33 (0)2 51 51 41 23.
www.foussais-payre.fr

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN LA TRANCHE SUR MER

lucie — 2013-05-15T07:50:00Z

As every year, the town proposes entertainment and times of sharing to experience the magic of Christmas.
The events begin on Friday 20 December 2013 and continue until 5 January 2014.
There are plenty of things to do: an ice-rink, merry-go-rounds, a games village, a chalet with drinks and pancakes run by societies from La Tranche...
Old and young, there are lots of surprises waiting for you...

LA TRANCHE SUR MER

From 20 December to 5 January 2014
Every day from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm except on 25 December and 1st January 2014 closed

Free

Information:
Tourist Office
Tel. +33 (0)2 51 30 33 96
www.latranchesurmer.fr

Children's choir Festival

lucie — 2013-05-15T07:37:00Z

The concerts will take place in Nieul sur l'Autise Abbey and in Faymoreau and Doix churches.
Young choir singers from France and Europe will enthrall you with their crystal voices.

SUD VENDÉE

From 12 to 15 December
Prices: full price 18 €, concession 7 €

Information and booking: Tel. +33 (0)2 51 50 43 10.

LE GRAND NOËL AU PUY DU FOU®

lucie — 2013-05-15T07:28:00Z

Discover the snow covered villages with their craftsmen, enchanting shows, illuminations and the innovations for 2013:
• "Le Choeur des Bergers",
• the new version of the "Mystère de Noël" [Mystery of Christmas], an amazing show that lasts 1hr 20 min with the participation of the Prague Philarmonic Orchestra.
Book your tickets now for an unforgettable Christmas with the whole family!

Puy du Fou
LES EPESSES
November: 30
December: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23
Saturday 30 November: 2.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 8.30 pm
On Sunday 1st, 8 and 15 December: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 5.30 pm
Saturday 7 December: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm
Saturday 14 and 21 December: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Sunday 22 December: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Monday 23 December: 11.30 am - 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm

Prices: Adults: 21 €
Children: 13 € (5 to 13 years inclusive)
Under 5s free.

Information and reservations:
Tel 0 820 09 10 10 www.puydufou.com

FESTIVAL RENAISSANCE

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Duels, street shows, Renaissance ball and music concerts, theatre, equestrian displays and conferences will bring the town centre to life.

FONTENAY LE COMTE
15, 16 and 17 August
From 4 pm to 11 pm
From 3 € to 10 €

Information : Association Les Riches Heures Culturelles de Mélusine
La Folie
85120 VOUVANT
Tél. 06 31 97 75 42

RENDEZ-VOUS LITTÉRAIRE DE BARBÂTRE

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On the same weekend, the winners of the literary competition on the theme of “le Bonheur d'aimer” [The Joy of Loving], that closes on 30 September 2013, will receive their awards at one of the events; extracts will be read from the winning works. Before the awards ceremony, the public will be able to give their opinion on the literary works.

BARBÂTRE
Oyats hall

26 and 27 October

Free

Information :
Michel FOURAGE Tél. 09 54 25 74 15 fourage.devineau@free.fr

The Fruits du Soleil Festival at the Potager Extraordinaire

lucie — 2013-05-14T13:43:00Z

In the spotlight: 160 varieties of tomato (white, purple, orange...), 70 varieties of chillies, peppers and about thirty varieties of aubergine (white, striped...), as well as collections of CCVS-certified gourds (specialist plant collection). Informative presentation of the collections and discussions with the botanists-gardeners. Tasty discoveries, giant as well as traditional games in the garden, guided tours, entertainment throughout the day and in the evening with a meal on the theme of the sun.

Le Potager Extraordinaire [The Extraordinary Vegetable Garden]
The Garden
LA MOTHE ACHARD
20 and 21 August
From 3 pm to 10 pm
Usual prices for the garden

Information:
Le Potager Extraordinaire
La Grange Des Mares
85150 LA MOTHE ACHARD
Tel. +33 (0)2 51 46 67 83