Are the tours suitable for children?

Yes, most of the sites offer fun trails, games booklets or activities dedicated to young explorers.

Are the cultural sites open all year round?

Opening times vary from site to site. Most open from spring to autumn, but some remain open in winter (the Abbaye de Nieul-sur-l’Autise, the Musée Clemenceau – De Lattre and the Planetarium de la Chapelle-aux-Lys). Don’t forget to check the opening times directly on the information sheet for each site.

Can I take advantage of special offers or reduced rates?

The Vendée Marais Poitevin Tourist Office offers reduced-price tickets for certain cultural sites: Faymoreau Mining Centre, Maison de la Meunerie, Tour Mélusine (for groups of 10 or more), etc. Check out our Ticketing page before you set off!

Museums, castles, abbeys, …

The storytellers of legends!

Between dungeons, abbeys and museums, meet the voices that still whisper their legends. Here, every stone tells a story, and every visit turns you into a storyteller. It’s up to you to write the rest of the legend.