10 Gardens in Vendee That You Shouldn't Miss

Be charmed by the sweetness of life in the late 18h century in a typical residence of west-France countryside. Immerse yourself in the rustic and delicate furnished rooms that seem still inhabited ...The French garden offers fresh perspectives on the park's, its labyrinth and its timber.Site of the arrest of General Charette in 1796, the Chabotterie marks the end of the War in the Vendée. Permanent show on this period.

Donjon - Medieval garden - Museum of country Life and TraditionRe-live the daily life of the middle Ages, by visiting the donjon restored and fortified over 5 floors, the donjon offers an exceptional view of the Vendeen Bocage from the Wall-walk. Walk through the medieval garden which blends, charmingly, the coulours and scents of the squares of vegetables, flowers, medicinal and culinary herbs.

Defeated in the presidential elections of 1919, "Pere la Victoire" retired from political life. Between the ocean and his rented fisherman’s house, Georges Clemenceau, a close friend of Claude Monet, fulfilled the wager to create an Impressionist garden on the dunes. The house has been preserved in the same state as it was at the time the so-called "Tigre" died. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 16th September to 14th May. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

At the bottom of an original windmill with its sails uniquely on top, hides an unusual garden who offers to visitors an artistic, funny and informative walk.Driven sculptures, wind games and weather indications line a route of surprises in the middle of wich you will discover a compass card and an open air theatre. Every year a theme will be portrayed on the site thanks to exhibitions, shows, workshops.Au pied d'un curieux moulin coiffé de ses voiles, se cache un jardin original qui offre à ses visiteurs une promenade artistique, amusante et instructive. Sculptures animées, jeux de vent, légendes et indications météorologiques jalonnent de surprises ce parcours autour d'une rose des vents et d'un théâtre de verdure.