Vendee is located in Western France with many Vendee holiday cottages lying near the 100 miles of sandy beaches that dominate its coast. Popular with tourists, the region has a rich collection of historical sites such as churches, abbeys and museums. Harbour towns and great walking country make Vendee an ideal destination for holiday cottages rental. A vast selection of signposted footpaths and cycle routes wind through the countryside, ideal for hikers and ramblers. These paths afford some fine views of the marshlands and mud flats of the coast and meander past a number of the fine rivers and lakes. The region is also famous for its wine, with vineyards dominating much of the countryside - the Muscadet and Gros Plant wines originate here
The wheat plains and wooded hills found further inland offer a delightful contrast to the coast. This area is bursting with French rural character and charm and is steeped in history. Historical sites worth seeing include the abbey at Neuil sur Lautise and the Château de Terre Neuve. The Centre Minier de Faymoreau is also a must-see with its realistic representation of Vendee's mining past.
There are over 3500 miles of navigable waterways that work their way through the countryside and wind past award winning towns such as Vouvant, which has been recognised for its beauty and character. Harbour towns such as Saint-Gilles and Les Sables d'Olonne help contribute to the region as do the picturesque hillsides of the Haut Bocage. Book Vendee holiday cottages/self-catering holidays in Vendee.
