Gîtes in Les Herbiers

Discover Les Herbiers and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in the Vendée, take advantage of a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover the town of Les Herbiers. The town of Les Herbiers, located in the Bocage area of the Vendée, is not far from one of the region's biggest tourist attractions: Le Puy du Fou! Located in the commune of Les Epesses, the Puy du Fou welcomes over 2 million visitors every year. A not-to-be-missed activity in the department, make the most of a Clévacances gîte, for one night or a longer stay, to visit the Puy du Fou park! With its historical theme and cinéscénie, the park is sure to amaze young and old alike. Staying in a gîte in Les Herbiers also gives you the chance to visit the Vendée railway and the Vendée Vallée maze. There are also plenty of organised walks around Les Herbiers to help you discover its heritage. From your gîte, discover the "fresco circuit" and its works of art in the town centre of Les Herbiers. Staying in a gîte in Les Herbiers also gives you the chance to discover nearby destinations such as Mortagne-sur-Sèvre and Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvres, two small villages on the banks of the River Sèvres. They offer the ideal setting for a holiday combining relaxation and heritage. Take advantage of the walks, hikes and "heritage trails" to discover these secluded spots on your own. Not far from Les Herbiers, you'll find La Roche-sur-Yon, the leading equestrian centre in the Vendée, with its National Stud, and a rich history with Napoleon. Closer by, you'll discover Pouzauges, famous for its castle.

Activities to do near Les Herbiers

The Vendée is bursting with landscapes and activities to discover. Spend your holiday in a gîte in Les Herbiers and have fun at the CAP VERT aquatic centre, the La Tricherie leisure centre, the splash game 2.0 in Vendée Vallée, the TEPACAP leisure park or the La Bretèche leisure centre. There are also a number of horse-riding centres in the area around Les Herbiers where you can discover the region in a different way. For nature breaks during your stay in a gîte in the town of Les Herbiers, you'll find the Landreau park, a 30-hectare setting with signposted footpaths. During the summer season, accompanied nature walks are available to discover the Maha forest and the Bois des Jarries. You can also go scootering, cycling or fishing. The town of Les Herbiers does not have any culinary specialities of its own, but you can still sample all the specialities of the Vendée. During your stay in one of our many Clévacances gîtes, you'll have the chance to try the Vendée brioche, gâche, tourtisseaux (a local bread), trouspinette (a sweet local wine) and préfou (white bread topped with garlic and baked in the oven), jambon Vendéen (prepared with Noimoutier salt), mogettes (a type of white bean), sardines from St Gilles Croix de Vie, potatoes from Noirmoutier, poultry from Challans and oysters. Take advantage of your stay in the Vendée in a Clévacances rental to bring back a few specialities as a souvenir. And if you don't have the patience to wait until you're back from holiday to enjoy all these specialities, you can always enjoy them around a table in your comfortable gîte! For your holidays on the Atlantic coast, make the most of a Clévacances gîte and set off to discover Les Herbiers and all it has to offer!