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Givrand

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Vendée

The small town of Givrand takes place in the Loire Valley, in the department of Vendée. It is located forty kilometers from La Roche-sur-Yon, near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.

Very ancient site, the ancient village revealed the presence of a Merovingian necropolis and limestone sarcophagi during archaeological excavations. Quiet and peaceful, the city of Givrand is known today for its relaxed lifestyle that attracts many tourists in summer.

Difficult to resist the charm of its streets, and its merchants that are not without interest. A modest architectural heritage forever captivating visitors passing eager to learn about the treasures and traditions of the department of Vendée.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGivrand
Postcode85800
Tourism label
Latitude46.6712620 (N 46° 40’ 17”)
Longitude-1.8837680 (W 1° 53’ 2”)
AltitudeFrom 2m to 33m
Surface area11.69 km²
Population2288 inhabitants
Density195 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Roche-sur-Yon (38 km, 37 min)
Insee code85100
IntercommunalityCA du Pays de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
DepartmentVendée
TerritoryPoitou
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie4.6 km (7 min)
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie6.6 km (12 min)
Le Fenouiller7.5 km (11 min)
Saint-Révérend7.8 km (11 min)
Bretignolles-sur-Mer7.9 km (10 min)
Landevieille8.8 km (12 min)
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez9.2 km (13 min)
La Chaize-Giraud9.5 km (11 min)
Coëx11.7 km (14 min)
Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie12.4 km (17 min)
Brem-sur-Mer13.3 km (16 min)
La Chapelle-Hermier13.5 km (17 min)
Vairé14.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Julien-des-Landes15.1 km (16 min)
Commequiers15.1 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

The town of Givrand hosts a beautiful church dating from the nineteenth century to discover during a walk through the city streets.

Parks and other lands BMX also the charm of Givrand.

Events and festivities

In July, up to the famous feast of mutton Givrand. The event aims to promote lamb and Sea Life through food, herding dog demonstrations, geese shopping or entertainment for children.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 8°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 (13.2 km)
Freefall skydiving in a simulator
Sports sensations45 € to 590 € La Roche-sur-Yon (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit n°7 - la chaize giraud
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate50 minLandevieille (6.9 km)
Mountain biking trail in Brem-sur-Mer
Cycling itineraryIntermediate3:00Brem-sur-Mer (9.4 km)
Le Grand Parcours trail
HikeIntermediate4:00Brem-sur-Mer (9.4 km)
The Lock trail
HikeEasy2:00Les Sables-d'Olonne (11 km)
Walking access to the beaches of Olonne sur Mer by the forest
HikeEasy6:40Les Sables-d'Olonne (11.2 km)

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