Esnandes

Dependence of the Royal Saint Jean d'Angely abbey in the first half of the eleventh century, the priory of Saint-Martin date the origin of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Fortified in the fourteenth century and rebuilt several times over the years, it is now listed historic monument. On the front, you can still admire the Romanesque base of the twelfth century and can be seen within two sacristies late Gothic. Largely destroyed during the Wars of Religion, it is then restored almost fully to take the face that it is today.

Labeled Museum of France, the Maison de la Baie Marais Poitevin focuses on local heritage and know-how of the mussel farming. This house of mussel museum offers dynamic and interactive, as well as temporary exhibitions.

Popular with hikers and walkers simple, St. Clement welcomes tip the coastal footpath and squares, offering a glimpse of the fauna and the local flora and a beautiful view of the ocean. A nice beach it is also perfect for enjoying the sun and high summer temperatures.

At the beginning of August, place at Esnandes in Party at the Bay of Marais Poitevin. On the program, workshops for children, craft market, family entertainment, free concerts and fireworks.

• From 1 to 29 april 2024
• Esnandis, Maison de la baie du Marais poitevin - Parvis de l'église
• April is dedicated to Japanese sculpture and calligraphy !

• From 1 may to 6 july 2024
• Esnandis, Maison de la baie du Marais poitevin et façades de l'église
• If you'd like to take a walk through the imaginary world of the Fairy Mélusine, in the Renaissance era with Rabelais, and find out why the lord of Esnandes was used as a model for the odious Picrochole in the Picrocholine war, visit Esnandes.