Les Herbiers

Les Herbiers

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Les Herbiers		Saint-Paul-en-Pareds at 5.5 km
Insee code	85109		Mesnard-la-Barotière at 6.7 km
Postcode	85500		Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe at 6.7 km
Latitude	46.8691900		Chambretaud at 6.8 km
Longitude	-1.0133880		Beaurepaire at 7.1 km
Altitude	From 69 to 245 meters		Les Epesses at 8.8 km
Surface	88.78 km²		Rochetrejoux at 8.9 km
Population	15727 inhabitants		La Gaubretière at 9.1 km
Density	177 inhabitants/km²		Vendrennes at 9.7 km
National label			Bazoges-en-Paillers at 10.1 km
Chief town	La Roche-sur-Yon (at 49 km, 37 min)		La Verrie at 10.5 km
Department	Vendée		Le Boupère at 10.6 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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Since the 70s, the city of Herbiers confirmed its status as capital of high Vendée. The city lies at the heart of a vibrant and attractive, a rise due to the entrepreneurial spirit and success of a marriage between a multitude of innovative SMEs and large companies in national and international dimensions.

Les Herbiers is the 4th largest city in Vendee with more than 15 500 inhabitants and 11 800 jobs (3.3% unemployment rate, the French record!), Located inside the Community of Municipalities of the Land of Herbaria. Given this demographic and economic dynamism, many facilities have emerged to meet the needs and comfort of each, with the aim to provide quality spaces, friendly environment.

In 2007, the City of Herbiers received the National Award for urban art for its operation of the Pellinière Valley, an area model in terms of contemporary architecture and environmental approach.

• Abbey of Grainetière: 12th century Benedictine abbey founded in 1130 by the Benedictine monks of Saintonge. The Abbe Prevost wrote to several pages of his novel Manon Lescaut. Historic Monument, the abbey houses since 1979, a small monastic community. Visit possible.
• Visit the mill Alouettes: the Mont des Alouettes, find a windmill still in operation, visit April to September.
• The Land of Herbiers offers many hiking trails to explore the landscape of woods, sunken lanes and its heritage.

• Free Festival sounds different (in February): Festival of contemporary music.
• The Spring of the Poets (March): For two weeks, the poetry Herbiers invested in all its forms and in all places.
• Festavril (April): Weekend fun that offers younger numerous workshops, shows, play games, concocted by the associations of the city, with the credo that of discovering fun.
• The Puyfolaise the Alouettes (May): Hiking, walking, running, mountain biking and cyclo.
• Gardens in the summer (July): free concerts in the gardens of the town hall.
• Les Nuits de mon Moulin (July / August): Shows the foot of the mills of the Alouettes on different themes - storytelling, traditional music ...
• Market for millers (the last weekend of August): Market dedicated to local products and renewable energy.
• Chrono Day (October): event combining a large trade show (250 exhibitors) against a time-trial cycling internationally, world reference, the Chrono des Nations.
• Court Baz'art Festival (November): short film festival.

• Railways of the Vendee during the summer, discover the Top Bocage Vendeen aboard a steam locomotive between Mortagne-sur-Sevre and Les Herbiers.
• Parc du Puy du Fou.

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Abbey of the 12th century Grainetière		Cloister of the Abbey of Grainetière
Abbaye de la Grainetière - Tour of the abbot and kitchens		Abbey of the 12th century Grainetière
Location of the old church burned in the 16th century		Grainetière the Abbey - site of the old chapel burned in the 16th century
Abbaye de la Grainetière - Former chapter house		Abbey of Grainetière
Bousseau door of the castle overlooking the gardens Coria		Castle Bousseau
Tour Bousseau used château from prison in 1793		Door giving access to gardens Coria
Dungeon Ardelay 15th century		Dungeon Ardelay
Church of Our Lady of the 15th century		Stained glass windows of Notre-Dame
St. Peter's Church and St. Paul of the 12th century		Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, nave, aisles and chancel
Stained glass windows of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul		Mont des Alouettes
Mont des Alouettes

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 12°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C

L'Orchidée   7.3 Les Herbiers The Orchid restaurant opens its doors in the small town of Seagrass in the heart of the Vendée. You'll love her pretty room with tangy colors, the bright space with panoramic views... Located in Les Herbiers 33 € 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 7.7 km from Les Herbiers From 35 € to 55 € per person

Le Canotier Mouchamps On Astaire - Named after the famous hat round the iconic actor Frederick Austerlitz, Le Canotier restaurant welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. On the trail of success -... Located 10.7 km from Les Herbiers 34 € per person

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Les chambres d'hôtes du grenier de sofy   Chambretaud This town house which dates back to 1694 welcomes you for your stay at the 'Puy du Fou'. Located 6.9 km from Les Herbiers From 70 € to 90 € the double room

La Framboisine     9.4   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure This apartment of 30 m² and is located in the owner's house, with a separate entrance. This is an ideal family together for a couple and 2 children or 3, or 2 couples. It consists of... Located 8.8 km from Les Herbiers 47 € the double room

Logis du parc   Saint-Fulgent Our contemporary house style Vendée opens its doors to the comfort of your stay in Vendée. The park home offers three bedrooms downstairs including a family suite can accommodate a... Located 12.7 km from Les Herbiers From 58 € to 94 € the double room

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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 16.7 km from Les Herbiers From 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 16.7 km from Les Herbiers From 990 € to 1290 € per week

Les logis de l'oumois Maulévrier Located between the Anjou, Vendée and Deux Sevres les logis de l'oumois are pleased to meet you in a frame and a family atmosphere. It is in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere you can... Located 24 km from Les Herbiers 360 € per week

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Camping le Hameau du Petit Lay     8.5   SPECIAL OFFER 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 10.9 km from Les Herbiers 12.90 € per day

Camping le rouge gorge     9 Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre Locations near the Puy du Fou in Vendée mobile homes and chalets ecolodges nature in our 3 star campsite with heated swimming pool with paddling pool, playground, bouncy castle, animations... Located 13 km from Les Herbiers From 14.70 € to 18.20 € per day

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ibis Les herbiers  Les Herbiers Hotel ibis Les Herbiers is situated in Les Herbiers in the Pays de la Loire region, just 20 minutes’ drive from Puy du Fou Theme Park. It is set within a garden and offers free Wi-Fi... Located in Les Herbiers Room from 55 €

Logis Aloe      7.6 Les Herbiers The Logis Aloe is located in the Vendée region. It offers a panoramic view of the countryside around Les Herbiers and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Guestrooms have free Wi-Fi internet... Located in Les Herbiers Room from 110 €

Les Etaps      7.3 Les Herbiers Located in Les Herbiers, beside the Association Du Chateau D Ardelay, Les Etaps offers soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi access. Each room... Located in Les Herbiers Room from 51 €

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