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Only 8 km from the sea, to experience calm and comfort.
If you wish to go on true holidays in the countryside of the South Vendée, with its neverending horizons, its nature reserves, its historic heritage, its arts and crafts, its gastronomy, its sandy beaches and 250 sunny days a year, is probably one of the nicest places !!!
In the little village of Grues, we will welcome you as friends so that you can spend unforgettable time with a friendly host.
To find out where Grues is located, please click on Location in the left bar. Or else, you can go directly to the description, photos and tariffs with the same bar.
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A nice tan awaits you on our sandy beaches !
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No less than 5 golf courses nearby !
At the heart of the Renaissance town centre of Fontenay-le-comte, you'll find the mysterious 16th century Castle of Terre-Neuve with its alchemic fireplace. Also don't miss their drama festival !
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Live a true adventure at the Puy du Fou - its medieval theme park, its wonderful night show.
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Attend an exciting Tai Chi Chuan course in La Faute s/ Mer !
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Discover our ecosystem unique in Europe while visiting the Bird Reserve of St Denis du Payré and take a guided walk through the marshes.
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La Rochelle's harbour, a highly historical place from which you can start several walks : the harbour's towers, the town centre with its arcades, the aquarium, or even take a boat to visit the islands and Fort Boyard.
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Visit the Royal Abbey of St Michel en l'Herm, from which started the Poitou's evangelization (built in 682). See the 12th century chapter house, the 13th century califactory and the 17th dinner room. Tickets are available at the Tourist office right beside the abbey, open on tuesday, thursday and friday in July and August.
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Several routes for walking and cycling in the marshes.
Discover the Ile de Ré (Ré island) for unforgettable walks !
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Museum André Deluol (1909-2003), seet a hundred of works by this famous 20th century parisian sculptor who retired in St Michel en l'Herm in 1989 and gave part of his collection to the town.
Near Fontenay-le-Comte starts the "Green Venice" with its numerous canals and delightful boat outings, a charming way to discover the wet marshes.
Poets and perfume lovers will perhaps prefer the magnificient Flower Park of the Aron Court and its nice castle !
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Only 10km far from Grues, Luçon is a town you can't miss. Its gothic cathedral was built by Richelieu, also see the Chapelle des Ursulines and its painted ceiling and the wonderful Dumaine Garden.
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