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Holiday rental Fontenay le Comte: an exceptional destination in southern Vendée
Whether you're a family, a couple or a group of friends, Fontenay-le-Comte invites you to enjoy an authentic and rejuvenating stay. Clévacances-labelled guest rooms and gîtes allow you to immerse yourself in the town's rich architectural heritage. The town's location between La Rochelle, Niort, the Marais Poitevin and the Puy du Fou means you can easily visit the most beautiful tourist sites in the surrounding area.
Fontenay le Comte and the surrounding area: an exceptional destination in the South Vendée
A town of art and history in the heart of the South Vendée
Classed as a Ville d'Art et d'Histoire (Town of Art and History), Fontenay-le-Comte boasts an exceptional architectural heritage. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the historic centre, admire the 16th-century town houses, visit the Château de Terre-Neuve, or the impressive Notre-Dame church a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art.
Fontenay-le-Comte is part of one of the finest cultural destinations in the southern Vendée. As the former capital of Bas-Poitou, it has preserved an exceptional heritage that bears witness to its rich intellectual and artistic past. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a history buff or just passing through, let yourself be surprised by this open-air museum.
Fontenay-le-Comte has seen the birth or passing through of great figures in thought and the arts, such as François Viète , a Renaissance mathematician, or Rabelais, Georges Simenon, who stayed at the château de Terre-Neuve.
This intellectual tradition is reflected in the wealth of cultural events organised throughout the year: exhibitions, conferences, public readings... In fact, Fontenay-le-Comte is sometimes described as a "hotbed of humanist thought in the 16th century".
Feel free to follow one of the signposted walking tours: an excellent way to discover the town at your own pace.
What summer festivals are near Fontenay Le Comte?
Every summer, the Festival "in the Gardens of William Christie" takes place at the end of August in Thiré, 20 minutes from Fontenay le Comte, in the gardens of the building owned by the Conductor. This is an annual rendezvous where baroque music and the beauty of the garden come together.
The Festival de Poupet in Saint Malo du Bois is one of the biggest music festivals in the West of France.
Festival Opéra Summer Extravaganza (OSE)takes place at the end of August in the park of the Usine Étoile, in Fontenay le Comte. The work of Georges Mathieu, it is the only industrial building in the world designed by a painter.
To observe the stars, The "Astrolys" Festival is an astronomy festival located in La Chapelle-aux -Lys.
Fontenay le Comte is also the ideal starting point for exploring the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park.
Just a few minutes from Fontenay-le-Comte, explore the Marais Poitevin, an exceptional natural site classified as a Grand Site de France. Nicknamed the "Green Venice", this vast network of canals lined with ash trees, poplars and wet meadows immerses you in a unique landscape, between land and water. An unmissable place to visit during your stay in the South Vendée.
To fully experience the atmosphere of the Marais Poitevin, nothing beats a ride in a traditional flat-bottomed boat. You can set off with a local boatman or sail on your own in complete freedom. Departures are from several piers located less than 15 minutes from Fontenay-le-Comte.
The Marais Poitevin is also a paradise for lovers ofcyclingand hiking. Numerous signposted routes (including the Vélo Francette) allow you to follow the canals, cross ancient footbridges and discover the local biodiversity.
The Marais Poitevin is a veritable refuge for wildlife. At the bend in a path or canal, you can spot herons, egrets, coypu, green frogs, wild orchids and dragonflies.
At the ports of Damvix and Coulon, a tasting of frogs' legs or eels will round off your trip!
After a day exploring the canals and paths of the Marais Poitevin, return to the calm and comfort of our Clévacances-labelled guest rooms or gîtes in Fontenay-le-Comte.
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