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IN and AROUND LONGEVILLE:
Saint Vincent sur Jard, Jard sur Mer and Lieu-Dieu Abbey, La Tranche sur Mer and its flower park, marais poitevin (marshland), the famous isles of Re, Aix, and Noirmoutier, Talmont and its medieval castle...
SPORT and LEISURE:
* Watersports
* Horse-riding
* Tennis
* Crazy-golf...
Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers (Science and technologies in the field of visual images)...
Land of gastronomic delights and fine wines, the area has large beaches, lakes, quaint villages and cities known for their glorious past.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
With arms open on the Atlantic Ocean, from the Isle of Noirmoutier to the town of La Rochelle (450km) and embracing the interior as well, Vendee sends an invitation to discover its green valleys, its beaches glowing like pearls, its vast vineyards, imposing castles and picturesque villages.
Don't miss Les Sables d'Olonne, the famous seaside resort known for its fine sand or the "Marais Poitevin", further inland, well worth a visit: Get on a boat and glide along the network of rivers and canals with a multitude of quaint little bridges. This part of Vendee, also called 'Green Venice' is an absolute must.
A mix between seaside and countryside, Vendee is the ideal place whether you are into lively resorts or interested in nature and landscapes.
