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Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine

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A small village in Vendée, forty kilometers from La Roche-sur-Yon, Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine now extends over more than 1800 hectares. It is located not far from La Réorthe, Saint-Etienne-de-Brillouet and Thouarsais-Bouildroux.

The town, which takes its name from Saint Martin de Vertou, known for having evangelized the population of the region, and from Lars, which means burnt, has been occupied since Gallo-Roman times, as evidenced by the pottery found on the spot.

Nowadays, the Vendée city of Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine continues to seduce visitors with its traditional architecture, the beauty of its old buildings and its pretty natural setting.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine
Postcode85210
Latitude46.5908060 (N 46° 35’ 27”)
Longitude-0.9814030 (W 0° 58’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 37m to 118m
Surface area18.81 km²
Population432 inhabitants
Density22 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Roche-sur-Yon (41 km, 44 min)
Insee code85248
IntercommunalityCC Sud Vendée Littoral
DepartmentVendée
TerritoryPoitou
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Juire-Champgillon4.5 km (7 min)
La Chapelle-Thémer4.9 km (8 min)
Thiré6 km (10 min)
La Réorthe6.8 km (11 min)
La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire7.7 km (12 min)
La Jaudonnière8.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Valérien9 km (15 min)
Saint-Étienne-de-Brillouet9.1 km (14 min)
Sainte-Hermine9.3 km (13 min)
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle9.4 km (16 min)
Thouarsais-Bouildroux10.4 km (16 min)
L'Hermenault12.1 km (18 min)
Saint-Martin-des-Fontaines12.3 km (18 min)
Bazoges-en-Pareds12.5 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

As you stroll through the village, you can admire the 11th century Saint-Martin church. Originally fortified, as evidenced by the remains of the walkway and buttresses, it now benefits from a classification as a Historic Monument.

Let yourself be seduced by the old residences present on the territory, such as the old castle, the Guillemandière or the Bironnière, before going to take the path of the municipal park to enjoy the beautiful days with family or friends.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

A garage sale is organized in May with entertainment and catering.

In July, the festival committee proposes its big challenge, intervillage games with ball and fireworks.

Outdoor cinema sessions are offered in the summer season.

On the occasion of Pink October, the municipality organizes the Josephine, a women's march for the fight against cancer.

In December, it's time for the traditional Christmas night hike with a 4 km route crowned with mulled wine, chocolate or brioche.

A Christmas market with entertainment is offered at the beginning of December.

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée
Nature and the great outdoors175 € to 1035 € Sainte-Hermine (9.1 km)
Freefall skydiving in a simulator
Sports sensations45 € to 590 € La Roche-sur-Yon (33 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sentier Jean dos Bois
HikeIntermediate3:45Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq (21 km)
The Wood of Lavas - La Taillée
HikeEasy1:05La Taillée (24 km)
Laves Wood
HikeEasy1:00La Taillée (24 km)
The Golden Ball - The Ford of Velluire
HikeEasy1:05Le Gué-de-Velluire (25 km)
The Locks - Sainte Radegonde des Noyers
HikeEasy4:55Sainte-Radégonde-des-Noyers (25 km)

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Hotels

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