Cugand

Cugand

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCugandGétigné at 1.7 km (5 min)
Insee code85076La Bernardière at 1.9 km (2 min)
Postcode85610Clisson at 3.9 km (6 min)
Latitude47.0655080Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson at 5.4 km (6 min)
Longitude-1.2533430Gorges at 5.8 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 13 to 71 metersLa Bruffière at 7.4 km (8 min)
Surface13.47 km²Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson at 8.3 km (11 min)
Population3300 inhabitantsBoussay at 9 km (12 min)
Density244 inhabitants/km²Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine at 9.3 km (11 min)
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 52 km, 49 min)Treize-Septiers at 10.5 km (11 min)
DepartmentVendéeSaint-Hilaire-de-Loulay at 11.4 km (11 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small town of 3300 inhabitants, situated north of the Vendee, on the banks of the Sevre Nantes.

Common's most industrialized Vendee in the 19th century. The main activities were: paper and weaving.

Today, there is an old fulling rehabilitated by the General Council.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Moulin Foulon:
  • At the edge of the Sevre, in the small village of Gaumier, stands the only fulling of France, in working order. An authentic restoration, due jointly by the department of Vendee and common Cugand.
  • Witness to the hydraulic operation of the river, the mill invites us to discover one of the local specialties: the work of the wool. All phases: shearing, washing, dyeing, spinning, weaving, milling, drying, and wool catissage are explained and discussed using kiosks installed in the meadow.
  • Open from June 1 to September 15 from 10am to 12am and from 15h to 19h. Closed Monday and Saturday morning.
  • Free admission.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Cugand

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Festival Danses et Musiques du Monde ": the 3rd week of August.
  • Festival "Songs and Dances of the World" Cugand takes audiences on a dazzling journey around the 5 continents making them learn the songs, music and choreography picturesque colorful aspect of the inner soul of the countries represented.
  • The artists are hosted in families cugandaises, which can travel while staying at home and discuss the festival with great ease.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 3 trails:
  • The path of diligence to discover the banks of the Sevre Nantes and many sites still reflect the industrial history of this region.
  • The path of the Sevre and Gadon who discover the banks of the Sevre Nantes and a wooded landscape.
  • The path of the industrial heritage of the Valley of the Sevre Nantes.
PHOTOS
The mill Foulon
 
The Bridge on the Arsenal Sevre Nantes
The Viaduct Doucinière
 
The Area of Gifted
Cycling trail constructed by the municipality and the County Council
 
Festival Danses et Musiques du Monde 2008: India
Festival Danses et Musiques du Monde 2007: Colombia
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C
RESTAURANTS 
Restaurant auberge du donjon
Tiffauges
Located on the hillside opposite the castle of Bluebeard illuminated at dusk, a fireplace for your winter evening, shaded terrace for sunny days. the chef will offer his specialties...
Located 24 km from CugandFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
La table du Boisniard
Chambretaud
Enjoy cuisne creative and refined our leader, in an enchanting, Nems Royer House snails, foie gras mi-cuit House Soulard, a gourmet menu with the seasons. The table Boisniard welcomes...
Located 27 km from CugandFrom 35 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les cedres    
9.7
Montaigu
30 km from Le Puy du Fou and 50 km from the coast Vendeen, cedars house from 1850 on 80 meters along the Maine in a shady park.
Located 11 km from Cugand63 € the double room 
Château de la Galissonnière    
10
Le Pallet
The château Galissonnière is located on Muscadet vineyard and on the sides of the Sevre, where calm and greenery are combined. Philip and Piere Yves will be happy to let you taste their...
Located 11.2 km from CugandFrom 67 € to 88 € the double room 
Le Relais de la Rinière  
Le Landreau
Located just minutes from Nantes, in the heart of Nantais vineyards, a few miles from the valley of the Loire and the Sevre, you get to Relay Rinieri a small road that ends with the...
Located 16.1 km from Cugand50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le hameau de la marionniere  
9.6
Montaigu
In 3000 ownership of SQM in nature in the middle of a wooded park, but nearby (about 200 m) of new inter-pool (indoor and outdoor pool with slide) ; beautiful chalet with 2 rooms plus...
Located 10.9 km from CugandFrom 220 € to 395 € per week 
L'Andoussiere
Saint-André-Treize-Voies
The house is a restored 4 bedroom farmhouse situated in a village of 45 inhabitants. It is an easy 45-50 minute drive to the Vendeen coast and also the Puy de Fou. There is a large...
Located 17.9 km from CugandFrom 550 € to 1300 € per week 
Gîte la Miltière
Liré
Valerie and Daniel are happy to welcome you to Read country Joachim du Bellay. Located near Ancenis vineyard in the heart of this pleasant country cottage with pool and garden will...
Located 27 km from CugandFrom 360 € to 420 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le rouge gorge    
9
Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre
Located 9 miles from the Puy du Fou park along County Timber Barbinière, St Laurent sur Sevre learn a common Vendée situated on the banks of the winding, wooded Sevre nantaise. Piscine...
Located 29 km from CugandFrom 14.70 € to 17.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Best Western Villa Saint Antoine     
8.8
Clisson
This Best Western is located in Clisson, 25 km from Nantes. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV in each. The Saint...
Located 3 km from CugandRoom from 74 €
Hôtel De La Barbacane     
7.3
Tiffauges
Located in Tiffauges, between Nantes and the Puy du Fou sits the beautiful 19th-century residence Le Manoir de la Barbacane. Situated in a lovely verdant setting, this residence offers...
Located 12.2 km from CugandRoom from 65 €
Inter-Hotel Saint James     
8.7
Montaigu
This Inter-Hotel is located between the Altantic Coast and the Vendée region. It offers soundproofed rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with satellite...
Located 14.4 km from CugandRoom from 66 €

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