Culture and History
The southern chapel of the Church of Saint-Sébastien in La Vendelée is located below the lower storey of the tower and dates from the 15th century. The baptismal font and its cover in the same church date from the 16th century. The baptismal font is made of granite and is octagonal; its cover is made of wood and tapers to a point. The bas-relief “Le Martyre de saint Sébastien” is located in the Church of Saint-Sébastien in La Vendelée; on 7 October 1935, it was classified as a protected historic monument. Also located in the church are the “poutre de gloire dite perque” and the “cantor’s stool”.
Renting a holiday apartment in La Vendelée is an independent part of personal travel planning.
Nature
The River Ay rises on the border between Gratot and La Vendelée. After rising at this border, it flows towards Ancteville. The clear waters of the Ay rise from the green hills in the La Vendelée area.
The Circuit de l’Ay circular walking route connects Ancteville, Servigny and La Vendelée and is 20 km long. It is marked in blue and signposted counterclockwise.
Surroundings
In the immediate surroundings of La Vendelée lies Coutances Cathedral, a church. In the wider regional surroundings of La Vendelée are the Abbaye Saint-Trinité de Lessay, a monastery, and the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Hambye, a church. Also located in the wider regional surroundings is the Archives départementales de la Manche, an archive.
