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sneak in, have a shower

Mountain bike or gravel outing

These are not the Verdon Gorges

As you hike through the stunning Verdon Gorges, you’ll come across the impressive Barbin Viaduct, a historic railway bridge. This iconic structure, with its imposing arches and intricate design, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the past.

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.

Pretty place with panoramic view, mill and beautiful little chapel

The wars of Vendée

Long before the discovery of electricity and the associated inventions, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements - which on the one hand were useful, but on the other hand could also be a threat as a force of nature - for various purposes. A suitable example of the human ingenuity of previous generations is such a mill: the heavy millstones with which, for example, grain was ground into grain or oil was pressed, could be powered with the help of water or - as here on the Mont des Alouettes - the wind , whose strength the covered wings have absorbed. Hardly any of them still fulfill their original functions today, but fortunately some have at least been preserved as evidence of the old days.