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Small hilly town on the back coast known for its lake and its two dams where you can walk and fish.

Geographical information

Municipality	Poiroux
Postcode	85440
Latitude	46.5046540 (N 46° 30’ 17”)
Longitude	-1.5343170 (W 1° 32’ 4”)
Altitude	From 19m to 74m
Surface area	25.38 km²
Population	1204 inhabitants
Density	47 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	La Roche-sur-Yon (26 km, 31 min)
Insee code	85179
Intercommunality	CC Vendée Grand Littoral
Department	Vendée
Territory	Poitou
Region	Pays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Avrillé	5.4 km (8 min)
Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes	6.6 km (10 min)
Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt	7 km (9 min)
Grosbreuil	9 km (11 min)
Nieul-le-Dolent	9.4 km (9 min)
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire	10.2 km (11 min)
Longeville-sur-Mer	11.2 km (14 min)
Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard	11.4 km (15 min)
Le Bernard	11.5 km (12 min)
Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits	11.9 km (13 min)
La Boissière-des-Landes	13.2 km (12 min)
Le Givre	14.5 km (16 min)
Le Girouard	14.6 km (18 min)
Aubigny-Les Clouzeaux	14.6 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

La Folie de Finfarine: House of bees and nature.

Lac de Finfarine: place to relax, picnic, fishing, hiking trail (La Folie de Finfarine: 3.4 km, Pont Garnaud: 2.2 km, Sorin: 3 km)...

Places of interest

Natural sites	Lake of Finfarine

Events and festivities

In July: fireworks to celebrate the national holiday.

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Pont Garnaud

Pont Garnaud

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Lake Finfarine

Lake Finfarine

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Weather

Saturday 20 april

Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C

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Sunday 21 april

Min. 4°C - Max. 13°C

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Monday 22 april

Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C

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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Talmont Castle.
Sables-d’Olonne Zoo.
Talmont Aquarium.
Château des Aventuriers in Avrillé.
Prehistoric site of the Cairn in Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt.
O'Gliss Park at Le Bernard.
O'Fun Park in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits.
Hiking in Grosbreuil, Saint-Avaugourd-des-Landes, Avrillé, Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits.
Cycle loop: “it rolls at the Time of the Menhirs”: 38 km (divisible into 3 parts). Interpretation panels throughout the route.

Leisure activities

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Le Grand Défi leisure park	Sports sensations	22 € to 26 €	Saint-Julien-des-Landes (21 km)
Freefall skydiving in a simulator	Sports sensations	45 € to 590 €	La Roche-sur-Yon (25 km)
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée	Nature and the great outdoors	175 € to 1035 €	Sainte-Hermine (35 km)

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Outings

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Between dunes and marshes	Cycling itinerary	Easy	1:15	La Tranche-sur-Mer (18.2 km)
Culet Loop	Cycling itinerary	Easy	30 min	La Tranche-sur-Mer (18.8 km)
Loop of La Grière	Cycling itinerary	Easy	1:15	La Tranche-sur-Mer (19.3 km)
Carvor Circuit	Cycling itinerary	Easy	2:00	La Tranche-sur-Mer (19.3 km)
Walking access to the beaches of Olonne sur Mer by the forest	Hike	Easy	6:40	Les Sables-d'Olonne (24 km)

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The Talmont-Saint-Hilaire castle

A medieval fortress

Georges Clemenceau's house

A museum home to furniture and souvenirs of the French politician

Les Sables-d'Olonne

A renowned seaside resort

La Roche-sur-Yon

Town founded by Napoleon I

Restaurants

Le Comptoir JOA - Les Sables d'Olonne - Les Pins

French cuisine restaurant in Les Sables-d'Olonne

41 € per person

Le Comptoir JOA is the perfect restaurant to enjoy delicious fresh and gourmet cuisine while enjoying a cozy and trendy setting with a breathtaking view of the gardens of Casino Les Pins. You can choose from slate dishes renewed regularly according…

Located 17.3 km from Poiroux

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L'Atelier des Halles

Italian restaurant in La Roche-sur-Yon

35 € per person

At the age of 40, Caroline & Ludovic embarked on a new adventure: open their restaurant. With training and experience in catering, the two happy managers welcome you to L'Atelier des Halles (formerly the pizzeria and brasserie Le Sorrento)…

Located 20 km from Poiroux

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Bed & breakfasts

Le Moulin à Rêves

House with 1 bedroom in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

55 € to 110 € per double room

Charming cottage for 4 people near the sea and the port of Bourgenay in Vendée (85). A bright room of 40 m², 2 windows overlooking a fenced plot of 500 m². 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds. Tv and dvd home theater, a kitchen and a corner bath (shower).…

Located 11.7 km from Poiroux

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Guest House "La Chèvrerie"

House with 3 bedrooms in Vairé

65 € to 78 € per double room

Guest house in the retro-coast Vendeen, close to the great beaches and Vélodyssée. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy the many spots between Les Sables d'Olonne and Noirmoutier. Lovers of hiking, horseback or bicycle will also find their happiness…

Located 18.9 km from Poiroux

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The Villa of the Roses near Poitevin

House with 3 bedrooms in Luçon

94 € to 119 € per double room

Our house, La Villa des Roses, in pure Art Nouveau style, is a testament to a luster past Luçonnais. It offers 3 guest rooms that will amaze you with their volume, their spectacular ceiling height and their large and high windows that make them…

Located 28 km from Poiroux

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Vacation rentals

Villa for 8 people in Jard-sur-Mer
100 m², 3 bedrooms

390 € to 970 € per week

On the Atlantic coast, Jard on sea offers with its marina, its pine forest and oak trees, the marshes, the pedestrian passage with its market, all the expected advantages for a successful holiday. You will appreciate its wild and beautiful sunny…

Located 11 km from Poiroux

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Figure de proue, Les Sables d Olonne, port Bourgenay, Talmont saint Hilaire

Apartment for 4 people in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
35 m², 2 bedrooms

490 € to 1492 € per week

Set just 1.8 km from Plage Du Veillon, Figure de proue, Les Sables d Olonne, port Bourgenay, Talmont saint Hilaire offers accommodation in Talmont with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a minimarket. This beachfront property offers access…

Located 13 km from Poiroux

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La Maison Cilaos - Proche mer

House for 5 people in Les Sables-d'Olonne
55 m², 3 bedrooms

767 € to 1660 € per week

Located in Les Sables-dʼOlonne and only 2.7 km from Grande Beach, La Maison Cilaos - Proche mer provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 7.2 km from Olonnes Golf Course, 8.5 km from…

Located 16.2 km from Poiroux

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Campsites

Les Mancellières

Campsite in Avrillé
133 pitches on 2.6ha

17 € to 27⁸⁰ € per day (2 pers / tent / car)

Camping les Mancellières (4****) - Camping Les Mancellières is a family campsite located in Avrillé in the Vendée. Located in the heart of nature on the edge of the forest, and close to the sea (5 km), the campsite is ideal for relaxing and…

Located 6.7 km from Poiroux

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Camping maeva Escapades Sun Océan

Campsite in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Camping maeva Escapades Sun Océan is a beachfront property set in Talmont, 15 km from Olonnes Golf Course and 28 km from Domangère Golf Course. Offering free private parking, the 3-star campground is 6 km from Port Bourgenay Golf Club. The property…

Located 8.6 km from Poiroux

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Camping Le Paradis

Campsite in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Camping Le Paradis offers a heated indoor swimming pool, children's playground, bar, à la carte restaurant, entertainment staff, and Wi-Fi is available in public areas with a supplement. The mobile homes at Camping Le Paradis feature a private…

Located 10.3 km from Poiroux

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Hotels

Hotel in Avrillé

Room from 62 €

Set in Avrillé within 16 km of Port Bourgenay Golf Club and 23 km of Domangère Golf Course, LE LION D'OR offers rooms with free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.…

Located 4.7 km from Poiroux

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Hotel in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard

Situated in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard, 800 metres from Belestat Beach, L'Ocean features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a restaurant and a…

Located 10.8 km from Poiroux

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Club Vacances Bleues Les Jardins De l'Atlantique

Hotel in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire

Room from 74 €

Les Jardins De l'Atlantique is a 3-star hotel set between a pine forest and a marina, 14 kilometres from Les Sables d'Olonne. Choose among 135 high-quality rooms opening onto balconies with sea or forest views. Take a dip in the heated indoor…

Located 12.7 km from Poiroux

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