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It is in this village of 1,500 souls, Chambretaud, that an exceptional brioche is prepared, this delicacy so dear to the Vendée gastronomic heritage. Widely awarded medals, the Brin bakery has become in 14 years an essential stop for locals and tourists alike on the road to Puy du Fou.

Best Vendée Brioche 2023

Short ascent of St Michel Mont Mercure but quite steep 10%

A beautiful climb with a finish at 14% to reach the top of the Vendée. A magnificent view of the surrounding countryside, and St Michel as guardian of Mont Mercure

Be careful, it climbs steeply to reach it

190 steps to reach the top of the highest point in the Vendée.

A climb to the top of the bell tower will give you a breathtaking 360° view. But beware, it deserves...

From 1820, during the Restoration, everywhere, we saw monuments erected in memory of the Vendée leaders. The Marquis de la Bretesche, General Councilor of Maine-et-Loire, wanted to perpetuate the memory of the so-called Battle of Torfou of September 19, 1793, one of the Vendée victories in which the multiple assaults of the Republican troops, reinforced by the troops of Kléber, came to an end. from Mainz. In 1826 he erected at his own expense this granite column 8m65 high and 1m33 in diameter, "duration being the most important thing in these constructions" in his own words. In 1975, the Association du Souvenir Vendéen had two new plaques sealed, one of which bears the names of the Vendée generals who took part in the battle of "Elbée, Bonchamps, Charrette, Lescure, Royrand".