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Vairé

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vendée

Vairé - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vendée
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Common Vendée, in the territory of the Auzance and Vertonne, Vairé covers over 2800 hectares and overlooks the country Olonnes. Nicknamed the "balcony of the sea", it takes place just a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, not far from La Chapelle-Achard and the very touristy Sables-d'Olonne.

Dynamic and full of charm, the commune of Vairé attracts by its beautiful preserved landscapes, as well as by its proximity with a coastline very appreciated by tourists passing through the region. It is also possible to discover an interesting architectural and cultural heritage testifying to the antiquity of this city.

Hiking and other outdoor recreation are in the program of this city that continues to attract visitors.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVairé
Postcode85150
Latitude46.6022070 (N 46° 36’ 8”)
Longitude-1.7564780 (W 1° 45’ 23”)
Surface area28.12 km²
Population1835 inhabitants
Density65 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Roche-sur-Yon (29 km, 36 min)
Insee code85298
IntercommunalityCA Les Sables d'Olonne Agglomération
DepartmentVendée
TerritoryPoitou
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

L'Île-d'Olonne5.5 km (7 min)
Landevieille5.8 km (6 min)
Saint-Julien-des-Landes5.9 km (7 min)
Brem-sur-Mer6.1 km (7 min)
La Chaize-Giraud7.5 km (9 min)
Saint-Mathurin8.2 km (10 min)
Les Achards8.9 km (12 min)
Bretignolles-sur-Mer9.9 km (12 min)
L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie10 km (10 min)
Martinet11.1 km (13 min)
La Chapelle-Hermier11.5 km (13 min)
Coëx13.9 km (14 min)
Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux14 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the second half of the 19th century, St. Peter's Church is the jewel of the town of Vairé. It allows to admire in its interior the woodwork of the choir, the stalls or the beautiful pulpit. The stained glass window of the choir also reveals Saint Peter receiving from Jesus the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to discover the local flora and fauna. Do not miss Vairé by bike, a circuit offering the possibility to admire the rural landscape, and to appreciate the history of the town and its heritage. It takes between 1h30 and 2h to make the whole trip.

Events and festivities

Photos

Church and vineyards
Church and vineyards
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Wind farm
Wind farm
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
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History of the legend of the relics
History of the legend of the relics
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Le Grand Défi leisure park
Sports sensations22 € to 26 € Saint-Julien-des-Landes (5.7 km)
Freefall skydiving in a simulator
Sports sensations45 € to 590 € La Roche-sur-Yon (31 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mountain biking trail in Brem-sur-Mer
Cycling itineraryIntermediate3:00Brem-sur-Mer (4.6 km)
Le Grand Parcours trail
HikeIntermediate4:00Brem-sur-Mer (4.6 km)
Walking access to the beaches of Olonne sur Mer by the forest
HikeEasy6:40Les Sables-d'Olonne (5.7 km)
The Lock trail
HikeEasy2:00Les Sables-d'Olonne (6.2 km)
Circuit n°7 - la chaize giraud
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate50 minLandevieille (6.7 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A rental car
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