Rental Foussais Payré 12 people : 

Lovers of history and beautiful stones? Curious hikers, gastronomes in search of discoveries and nature lovers? You've come to the right place, in Foussais-Payré. Between culture, heritage and fresh air, it is the perfect destination for a family holiday.

It is in the Vendée department, in the Pays de la Loire region, that the commune of Foussais Payré is located. 32 kilometers north of Niort and an hour from the beaches of La Rochelle and La Tranche-sur-Mer, Foussais-Payré, stamped "Petite Cité de Caractère", has something to amaze the young and old. A Renaissance town nestled on the edge of the forest, in the heart of a picturesque bocage, Foussais-Payré is astonishing as it is seductive, thanks to the very special beauty of its built heritage. So, in order not to lose a bit of it, opt for a walk in the heart of its historic centre. What to see? The 11th-century Saint-Hilaire church, known for its portal with absolutely superb Bas-Poitevin Romanesque decorations, as well as the town hall housed in the former priory of a Benedictine abbey. Largely developed during the 16th century thanks to the activity of weavers, tanners and cloth makers, the town still bears the traces of this prosperous past, as evidenced by the presence of many houses of character that you can discover during your stay. The Grand Logis and its round bower, the splendid Auberge Sainte-Catherine, or the Renaissance house of the merchant François Laurens are among the sites not to be missed from this period. The covered market of the place de la Boule d'Or, the chocolate factory of the "Ateliers du Goût", the hot ovens of Payré-sur-Vendée, but also the 15th century logis de la Rialière, the Bigotière, the logis de la Touche, and the 16th century Château de Sérigny complete the inventory of the sites to discover during your stay in Foussais-Payré

For a green visit, go to the forest of Mervent-Vouvant perfect for walking and cycling, or the banks of the river Vendée, which delimits the town in its south. Along the river, you will discover the Taillée bridge, the Chassenon castle, and the leisure area of the Chassenon lake: with its beach, pedal boats and slide, you will be able to sunbathe as well as practise a whole range of nautical activities according to your desires. La Venise Verte at 25 kilometres, Niort, the Vendée beaches at 1 hour's drive, but also La Roche-sur-Yon, La Rochelle or even the Puy du Fou (56 kilometres away) and the Futuroscope (1h15 away) will be added to the list of sites not to be missed during your stay in Foussais-Payré!