Discover Challans
Take advantage of your stay at Château de la Vérie to discover the pleasant town of Challans , the third town in Vendée, a town on a human scale where the shops are numerous and dynamic. To immerse yourself in the place, go to the market which is held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.
Renowned for its gastronomy thanks to the Duck of Challans but the succulent Black Chicken, the city is also popular for its numerous parks and gardens, but also for its hiking routes.
Ideally located on the Atlantic Coast, Challans is finally the ideal starting point for discovering the many riches of the Vendée.
The Pierre-levée menhir
A few hectometers from the property, discover the Pierre-levée menhir, a historic site by nature around which tales and legends revolve. A path provides easy access to this site which dates back to the Neolithic period. To be discovered on foot or by bike.
The Saint-Jean-de-Monts golf course
It is ranked among the 30 most beautiful golf courses in France. Between forest and ocean, with your eyes fixed on both the little white ball and the island of Yeu, practice your favorite activity on an exceptional site. The Saint-Jean-de-Monts golf course and its 18-hole course are a real gem.
DiscoverThe superb beaches of Saint-Jean-de-Monts
About fifteen minutes from Château de la Vérie, discover Saint-Jean-de-Monts and its fine sandy beaches. Plage de l'Estacade, des Oiseaux, des Demoiselles, de la Baigneuse, de la Davière, the golf beach or even Parée du Jonc... Natural wonders ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Noirmoutier, the island of mimosas
Treasure of the Atlantic Coast, the island of Noirmoutier is a must during your stay in Vendée. Accessible by a bridge linking the island to the continent, but also by the Passage du Gois which is revealed at low tide, it offers its visitors exceptional riches, starting with its beaches and salt marshes.
DiscoverUnmissable Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
About 25 minutes from Château de la Vérie, the town of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, nestled between Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Bretignolles-sur-Mer, is one of the pearls of the Côte de Lumière. Discover its large beach, its coastal path, but also its fish market and its pedestrian streets. Do not miss it !
The wonderful island of Yeu
A few minutes from Challans, departing from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie or La Barre-de-Monts, embark for the island of Yeu, a site steeped in history, marked by the activity of fishermen , which has managed to preserve its natural riches and its authenticity. Better to warn, this is one of the most beautiful islands in France. You risk falling in love.
DiscoverSparkling Nantes
Located a little less than an hour from your place of stay, Nantes, prefecture city of Loire-Atlantique, is worth a long stop. The city on the banks of the Loire is full of heritage and architectural riches with its cathedrals, its basilica, its museums... A student town, it is also a popular place for night outs.
DiscoverSpectacular Puy du Fou
Just over an hour from Château de la Vérie, hotel near the beach in Challans, Puy du Fou. A leisure complex known throughout the world, it offers visitors historic and legendary shows built like cinematic blockbusters. Like in the cinema, but for real!
DiscoverLeisure activities
For aficionados of karting, bowling and even cinema, or simply to occupy and entertain the youngest on a gloomy day, Challans has a whole series of leisure activities. Impossible to be bored in Challans even in rainy weather!