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Our local favourites in Villeneuve-en-Retz
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What could be better than a trip to the
Marais Breton Vendéen
?
Stretching from
Villeneuve-en-Retz
to
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
, in the Vendée, this
protected natural area has been classified as ‘Natura 2000’
, and is the perfect place to discover some surprising flora and fauna
Historically situated between Brittany and Poitou, some consider it Breton and others Vendéen... hence its name: "Marais Breton Vendéen".
Today, we invite you into the heart of nature, on foot or by bike, along the paths between étiers and bossis, to meet our
local favourites
Array
Epicureans
Explorers of culture and know-how
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Our 6 favourite walks in Villeneuve
How about a bike ride
? From 6 July to 30 August, the Villeneuve-en-Retz Tourist Office is offering you the chance to hire a bike for a ride, a day, a week or even longer!
Which route will you choose?
Villeneuve-en-Retz offers a wide variety of landscapes, from
marshes
and
hedged farmland
to
typical villages
. There are some real local nuggets to discover along these routes:
The Aigrettes trail
: starting from the Villeneuve-en-Retz Tourist Office, this trail is the perfect way to discover the
skills
of our
salt workers
and the hydraulic management of the marshes. (By bike: 1 hour; 10.6 km)
The Loyau trail
: a pleasant ride through the
gentle marshes
of Fresnay-en-Retz, providing an ideal natural habitat for a wide range of animal and plant species (40 minutes by bike; 6.9 km).
The Bocage trail
: a journey offering a panoramic view over the ancient expanse of the
Baie de Bourgneuf
, from the Saint-Cyr-en-Retz orientation table (1 hour by bike; 11 km)
The Hauts de St-Cyr trail
: this route
through hedged farmland and vineyards
on the heights of Saint-Cyr-en-Retz is not to be missed! (30-minute cycle ride; 6.1 km)
The Migrateurs trail
: the best walk in the heart of the Marais Breton Vendéen, where you can watch
migratory birds
come and go with the tides (1 hour by bike; 10.3 km).
The Champs circuit
: a walk through landscapes of
hedged farmland, undergrowth and market gardening
that will leave no one indifferent (50 minutes by bike; 8.6 km).
Let me discover !
The historic urban trail of Bourgneuf-en-Retz
Come and discover the history of
Bourgneuf-en-Retz
in complete freedom!
Accompanied by a small tour booklet, available from the Villeneuve-en-Retz Tourist Office or as a download, wander through the narrow streets of the town to discover the eight points of interest. Take a step back in time
as you discover anecdotes told by various characters who lived in the area around the village... A place, a building, a local anecdote will take you back to
the prestigious past
of these places...
This one-hour tour is open all year round and can be extended with a stop at the Musée du Pays de Retz.
Going back in time
A must-see destination: the Musée du Pays de Retz
To the north of the Marais Breton Vendéen, the
Musée du Pays de Retz
is dedicated to local
traditions
, the
arts
,
history
and heritage of the Pays de Retz, from prehistory to the early 20th century.
In Villeneuve-en-Retz, and more particularly in the Bourgneuf-en-Retz area, the emblematic
salt-making
town of the former ‘Baye de Bretagne’, this place of remembrance, which bears the "
Musée de France
" label, is a must-see in our region!
Did you know ?
The museum is housed in a former outbuilding of the Cordeliers convent. Run by Franciscan monks, it was built in the early 14th century. The building that remains today dates from the 18th century.
In 1790, the convent was sold as national property to a private individual before being acquired by the commune of Bourgneuf.
In 1851, the building became a nursery school for boys. It was Jean Mounès, a French, history and geography teacher, who took the initiative in turning the building into a museum in 1966. Alongside his teaching activities, he was also involved in research into archaeology,
folklore
and the regional
geography
of the Baie de Bourgneuf and the Marais Breton Vendéen.
Not to be missed !
Unmissable visits from our Villeretz producers
True lovers of the region and passionate about their craft and
know-how
, our local producers produce treasures of which we are proud !
Salt : a local nugget to tantalise the taste buds
Located in the Marais Breton Vendéen at Villeneuve-en-Retz, the sublime
Salines de Millac
site has more than one treasure to reveal. Emmanuel and Nathalie have brought a
historic salt marsh
back into use 🧂 and turned it into a must-see attraction in the Pays de Retz, to be discovered on a guided tour.
A ballet of fragrances and colours
La
Savonnerie de Marcel
is a passion born of a soap-making grandfather. Today, Maryline and Manuel make
exceptional soaps
🧼 using the age-old method of cold saponification. Come and discover traditional,
handmade soap-making
through the workshop's glass roofs, Monday to Friday at 11am or on a
guided tour
(in french).
Wine titillates all our senses!
Overlooking the Marais Breton Vendéen and the ocean,
Moulin de la Touche
has been a family-run
wine estate
for 3 generations, inviting you to taste
wines typical
of our region. Thanks to his know-how and love of the land, Vincent Hérissé produces AOP Muscadet and IGP Val de Loire wines:
9 grapes varieties
to discover on guided tours, available all year round by prior arrangement!
Our local producers
Our tasty nuggets for a local aperitif
To accompany your bottle of
Muscadet-sur-Lie
that you've just bought at Domaine du Moulin de la Touche, here are a few products not to forget for a guaranteed perfect
aperitif
!
The Marais Champs farm
Situated in Villeneuve-en-Retz between the marsh and the bocage, the
Ferme du Marais Champs
has been raising
organically-farmed
dairy cows and pigs for over 20 years. For a delicious aperitif, the Ferme du Marais Champs offers great organic products such as Breton marsh tomme
, fresh
cheese
with chives* and
dry sausage
.
Market at the Clos Mouillés Farm
The
market
at the
Ferme des Clos Mouillés
in Villeneuve-en-Retz brings together a number of local producers every Friday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. For an incomparable aperitif, you can pick up
local bread
,
seasonal fruit and vegetables
and
dairy and farm produce
.
Traditional markets in Villeneuve-en-Retz
If you still have some shopping to do, Villeneuve-en-Retz hosts two weekend markets. The first is held in the Halles de Bourneuf on Saturdays from 8.30am to 12.30pm, and the second on Sundays in the Place du Marais, from 9am to 1pm. You'll find a plethora of
local seasonal produce
, including
shellfish
and
oysters
from the Baie de Bourgneuf. Psst, Muscadet is a wine that goes perfectly with oysters 🦪 ! Drink in moderation
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