Celestine Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Right all, need some help please. My sister-in-law, hubby and 2 kids (aged 8 and 10) are arriving for a few days next weekend. We had planned to go to the coast for the day (realise it wont be sunbathing weather but least can walk about) and other trips out and about but Im beginning to doubt the weather is going to be anything but grey and wet lol. What else is there that we could do? We have lived here for over 3 years but havent done much of the touristy stuff, tending to stick to lakes and free things. Sight-seeing of the pretty villages isnt the same when its raining! Any suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Where's Chantonnay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Chantonnay en Vendée? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Trip to les Sables d'Olonne to see the beached ship, followed by lunch in the harbour....La Rochelle - Sea Life Centre, Maritime Museum, Old Port.......Afternoon's shopping at La Roche sur Yon (big shopping centre on the Nantes road).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 There is a nice zoo at Sables d'Olonne, and I think there was a classic car place not too far away (I'm not sure if it is still there)Can recommend the Sea Life centre at La Rochelle too. (per SD's comment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 OK thanks for those suggestions. Chantonnay is in the Vendée yes - Dept 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
united Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I am a big fan of Angela Bird's book on the Vendee (she contributes to this forum) she also has a website with a calendar of events on http://www.the-vendee.co.uk/april.htm there is an event for children in St Jean its a bit of a trip for you but you may get desperate, there are other things going on as well.Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La vieille Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Ship no longer beached at Les Sables! Saw it last week though and it was fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 B*gger....[:@]All this talk about the Vendee - this morning I said to Mrs Sunday, do you fancy a run out to Les Sables to have a look at the beached ship?Arrived there - no sign of it, beach swept clean...[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 [quote user="Sunday Driver"]B*gger....[:@]All this talk about the Vendee - this morning I said to Mrs Sunday, do you fancy a run out to Les Sables to have a look at the beached ship?Arrived there - no sign of it, beach swept clean...[:(] [/quote]You do make me laugh SD!![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 They moved the ship to La Rochelle......I was keen to see how they did it after watching the diggers move tons of sand from round it at low tide and create a channel out to sea ......When the time came for the move .....the beach view web cam was mysteriously turned off ......now why do you think someone would want to turn it off.?.....If it all went wrong and and thousands of people saw it me thinks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Does anyone know of a good market on a Monday in the Vendéé please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 [quote user="Celestine"]Does anyone know of a good market on a Monday in the Vendéé please?[/quote]Have a look here http://www.france4families.com/CharenteVendee/RegionsCharenteVendeeMarkets.htmGood website [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks very much for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Things for children ....At Talmont St Hilaire there is a big old castle that once was used by Richard the Lionheart .... as he was also the Duke of Talmont once I believe ...There are things they do for children like dress them, up in medieval costume and give them wooden swords and shields and get them to parade about ..and whack each other all supervised ..Also there are medieval games and archery to have a go at ...The staff are dressed up for the part... and tell you the history of the place .My son takes the grandchildren ...they like it ..and they are two girls ..boys would really love it ...the weather this weekend is forcast sunshine but its going to be cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Have been meaning to go over there, so thanks for the recommendation, will have to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky luke Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi thereMervent Zoo is re-opening this Saturday after a six month re-vamp. Now has lions, tigers etc.. RegardsLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestine Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Oh really? Thats good to know, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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