Can this visit be combined with another activity?

Of course you can. Our sales department can create a tailor-made half or full day for you: another guided tour, a heritage site, an outdoor activity, a gourmet break, a meeting with an artisan… Just tell us what you’d like to do: we’ll put together the best experiences in the area and take care of all the organisation.

Is this tour suitable for children?

This tour is aimed primarily at adults or mixed groups (adults and children). Children are welcome in adult groups, but the tour is not specially designed for them. To find out more about Fontenay-le-Comte for groups of children, see Groups for young visitors.

Is there free parking close to the start of the tour?

Yes, you can park for free in the parking spaces provided along the Route Touristique. The activity starts directly from the nearby Base de Loisirs.

Can I get to the start of the tour by bus? Is there authorised parking for buses?

Yes, the bus can drop you off directly in front of the Leisure Centre and park free of charge in the designated spaces.

Are there toilets close to the starting point?

Toilets are available at the Leisure Centre, depending on opening times.

Group canoe treasure hunt on Mervent lake | Pays de Fontenay-Vendée Tourist Office

Navigate, observe, memorise… and win!

Climb aboard your canoe and embark on an original treasure hunt on Lac de Mervent. With map in hand, each team sets off in search of clues scattered along the banks. Observation, memory and coordination will be your best allies in piecing together the final code. A dynamic activity that combines nature, strategy and team spirit in an unspoilt setting. Ready to take up the challenge?

About your visit

2 h 00

Minimum 12 people, maximum 100 people

All year round

By reservation only and subject to availability.
This is an outdoor activity, ideally from April to October.

Departure from the Leisure Centre

150 route Touristique 85200 Mervent

In French

Magic moments

Challenge each other in a friendly atmosphere

Scanning the shores for hidden symbols

Enjoy a natural setting where you can unwind and relax

Team paddling on the calm waters of the lake

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On the programme

An adventure on the water

Board a canoe or kayak and set off on an orienteering course in the heart of Lac de Mervent. Each team works independently, using a map to find their bearings. The natural environment becomes your playground. The activity combines movement, observation and reflection.

A collective challenge

Along the way, spot the symbols hidden along the banks. Memorise them precisely: you can’t take notes. Success depends on communication and group cohesion. Each member has a role to play in moving forward efficiently.

The goal: decipher the final code

Once you’ve completed the course, it’s time to think. Reconstruct the elements observed to find the winning code. Speed and precision will make the difference between the teams. A stimulating challenge that promotes team spirit and strategy.

The price includes

The services of the Leisure Centre staff
The loan of equipment required for the activity

The price does not include

Transport
Cancellation insurance
Personal expenses

We'll take care of everything!

Our sales department will advise you and book all the visits and activities of your choice for your group.
Contact us for more information.

Léa Blanchard

Marketing Manager

[email protected]02.51.69.44.81 06.70.72.86.16

Always on the lookout for the perfect holiday, I combine creativity and precision to tailor-make your getaway to suit you. With me, your holiday can't be improvised... it has to be dreamt, prepared and experienced.

Ludovic Géron

Marketing manager

[email protected]02.51.69.44.81 06.70.72.86.16

Proud of Vouvant, the village of my birth, I talk about it with the passion of a storyteller and the smile of a neighbour you meet at the market. With me, heritage never sleeps... it's told, it comes alive.

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Can this visit be combined with another activity?
Of course you can. Our sales department can create a tailor-made half or full day for you: another guided tour, a heritage site, an outdoor activity, a gourmet break, a meeting with an artisan…
Just tell us what you’d like to do: we’ll put together the best experiences in the area and take care of all the organisation.
Is this tour suitable for children?
This tour is aimed primarily at adults or mixed groups (adults and children).
Children are welcome in adult groups, but the tour is not specially designed for them.
To find out more about Fontenay-le-Comte for groups of children, see Groups for young visitors.
Is there free parking close to the start of the tour?
Yes, you can park for free in the parking spaces provided along the Route Touristique.
The activity starts directly from the nearby Base de Loisirs.
Can I get to the start of the tour by bus? Is there authorised parking for buses?
Yes, the bus can drop you off directly in front of the Leisure Centre and park free of charge in the designated spaces.
Are there toilets close to the starting point?
Toilets are available at the Leisure Centre, depending on opening times.