Parc Baron: the place to be for a Fontenaisian greening experience
Enjoyed your experience at the summit? To continue your greening, opt for a stroll through the rest of the park. Yes, because Parc Baron Aventure is actually a leisure park located in one of the most beautiful parks in Fontenay-le-Comte!
What’s on the agenda for your woodland tour? Take advantage of 3 hectares of greenery for a shady stroll between Himalayan cedars, tulip trees and ginkgo biloba trees. At the foot of the ramparts of Fontenay-le-Comte, a medieval-inspired garden created by talented gardeners will even take you back to the days of the feudal castle!
And of course, the highlight of the walk: to round off your day in style, treat yourself to a family meal in the picnic area while admiring the view over the town. After a few sandwiches, the little ones can head off to the play area next door, while the adults take a breather. That’s a lot of activities for one day!
Château Baron: a story like no other
Take a stroll through the Parc Baron and you’ll come across some interesting relics here and there. This is quite simply because the site was once a feudal castle! Built in the XIᵉ century on an escarpment overlooking the River Vendée, the edifice comprised 6 towers linked together by curtain walls. Destroyed during the Revolution, all that remains today are the Guinefolle bastion, the Boulaye tower and a few sections of wall.
But local history doesn’t stop there! In 1819, Jean Baron bought the site and transformed it into a park. He also built the “Baron House”, which is built into the old castle wall. Later, his descendant built the Château Baron to the north of the park, a luxurious villa with a mix of different architectural styles. You can see its balustrades and bell towers protruding from the rue du Pinier, opposite the medieval garden. Shall we go for a walk?
