L'Oie

L'Oie

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TownL'OieSainte-Florence at 3.7 km (4 min)
Insee code85165Vendrennes at 4 km (5 min)
Postcode85140Saint-Fulgent at 7.1 km (8 min)
Latitude46.7982320Sainte-Cécile at 7.9 km (7 min)
Longitude-1.1300510Mesnard-la-Barotière at 8.4 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 48 to 110 metersSaint-André-Goule-d'Oie at 8.9 km (9 min)
Surface14.06 km²Les Essarts at 10.1 km (10 min)
Population1045 inhabitantsLes Herbiers at 13.6 km (13 min)
Density73 inhabitants/km²Bazoges-en-Paillers at 14.4 km (14 min)
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 36 km, 28 min)Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis at 14.7 km (15 min)
DepartmentVendéeLa Rabatelière at 15.5 km (16 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The town of L'Oie is located 45 minutes from Nantes and 30 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon.

Some tools from the Neolithic period were found on the town, and a deposit of bronze axes, then the village passed to the Iron Age, and invaded by Celtic and Roman.

The town has always been crossed by two major roads: the road salt from the coast and that of tin from the north west.

Traces of a camp Gallic and Gallo-Roman buildings have been updated.

L'Oie the 5th century, suffered invasions, including the northern tribes, and traces of a castle mound are still visible next to the castle.

The missionaries, in the 5th century, were Saint Martin and Saint Hilaire. With the help of the monks, the marshes were drained, cultivated the wasteland, and in the 10th century, the fair L'Oie was one of the largest in the Vendée ... L'Oie had to undergo the Hundred Years War and the occupation of the castle by the English religious wars did not spare either the village.

L'Oie being at a crossroads of strategic critical, many battles took place there during the wars of the Vendée 1793-1796. The castle served as a munitions depot and office recruitment for the army Vendee, it was looted and burned in 1794. Many soldiers were buried in fields, such as the fields of heaven where they remain. A new church was rebuilt in 1877, only with gifts ... Despite these troubled times, it's a village where Vendeen to live as in many others.


SIGHTSEEING

Walks L'Oie in loops 4 km of marked trails (ask at the town hall).

Castle Hydreau Hosting.

For history lovers, see the battlefields and memorials of L'Oie. The wars of Vendee were 400 000 deaths including 830 municipalities in 4 departments.

The Mill River.

A magnificent forest.

The great fair of L'Oie (ask at the town hall).

PHOTOS
L'Oie and its 19th century church
 
Nave, choir, transept and apse of the church
Window of the church
 
Hosting Hydreau Castle, a fortress of the 12th century
Hosting Hydreau Castle
 
Castle Moat
L'Oie , 1793-1794 strategic location, terrible fighting
 
In memory of the Hussars of the Tanchère
Memorial plaque in the Vendée wars
 
Grange which liked to hide the Hussars of the Tanchère
At the bend of the road
 
Six hectares of happiness for Fishermen
Point of essential strategic high Vendée
 
Louise Regrenil called the Hussars of the Tanchère
Commemorative plaque of a army general Vendée
 
Walk in the forest of L'Oie
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RESTAURANTS 
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 19.4 km from L'OieFrom 35 € to 55 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Dauphin de Vendee  
Saint-Vincent-Sterlanges
Sleep in guest houses in Dauphin is also power: discover the Puy du Fou and his cinéscénie, walk on the Green Venice, conquer and Aquarium La Rochelle, Nantes, Poitiers and Futuroscope,...
Located 7.5 km from L'Oie60 € the double room 
The Logis De L'Anguiller    
9.8
Chauché
Perfect for Puy de Fou only 25 km. We are in a small village about 5 minutes from the A87 motorway. Logis eels, built in 1697, is the main house in a small village in the quiet of the...
Located 10.3 km from L'Oie59 € the double room 
La Belle Vue des Arbres    
10
Chauché
25 km from the puy du fou, ellen and Malcolm invite you to experience the calm of their bed and breakfast property, surrounded by flowers, situated overlooking a woody hill and bordered...
Located 11.1 km from L'OieFrom 50 € to 55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
House for 5 persons  
9.6
Bazoges-en-Pareds
Village house fully furnished, terraced to the owners in the medieval village with garden and parking.
Located 22 km from L'OieFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 
Le Clos du Meunier
Tiffauges
The Clos du Meunier is an exceptional renovation to the old in a calm and pleasant. With family or friends, beside the heated pool you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the river where...
Located 24 km from L'OieFrom 900 € to 2100 € per week 
Le Moulin de la Roche
Tiffauges
At the heart of the countryside, on a river, the Mill has retained the imprint of history and charm of the stone, and dressed in a stunningly modern... Unusual gite rated 5 stars, this...
Located 24 km from L'OieFrom 1190 € to 1390 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le Hameau du Petit Lay    
8.5
Mouchamps
Small family campsite, ideal for your holidays green Vendée. 15 wooden cabins open year round. Swimming pool, playground, ping pong, volleyball, hiking, TV room, children's enterta...
Located 6.2 km from L'Oie11 € per day 
Camping le rouge gorge    
9
Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre
Located 9 km from the Parc du Puy du Fou on the edge of the wood county Barbinière, St Laurent sur Sevre discover a common bocage Vendéen located on the banks of the winding, wooded...
Located 25 km from L'OieFrom 14.70 € to 17.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel Restaurant Le Grand Turc     
7.9
L'Oie
Le Grand Turc has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace area and gourmet restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Le Grand Turc’s rooms are en suite and equipped with a...
Located in L'OieRoom from 66 €
Le Sainte Florence     
7.1
Sainte-Florence
Le Sainte Florence is located in Sainte-Florence. It offers rooms with contemporary décor and equipped with free Wi-Fi access, a TV and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a continental...
Located 1.4 km from L'OieRoom from 56 €
Les Colonnades     
8
Saint-Fulgent
Located in the village of Saint-Fulgent, this hotel is just 2 km from Saint-Andre-de-Goule-d'Oie and 30 km from Puy du Fou historical theme park. It offers accommodations with free...
Located 6.7 km from L'OieRoom from 50 €

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