Varades: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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On the banks of the Loire in Varades lies the Étang de la Grippe, a fishing lake with pike, zander, perch and carp. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Varades can plan their stay with this location as their destination.
Nature
The Circuit de la Madeleine runs for 9.1 kilometres through wetlands and hilly terrain along the Loire in Varades. Along the way, it offers views of the Loire and its islands. From Nantes, the Circuit de la Madeleine can be reached by a 30-minute train journey.
The 11-kilometre hiking trail “La Grande Prée” begins at the Étang de la Gravelle.
Leisure
The permanent orienteering course in Varades begins in Parc de la Mabiterie. The park also offers opportunities for picnicking and playing with the family.
Culture
The Church of Saint-Pierre in Varades dates from the 12th, 18th and 19th centuries and bears witness to architectural changes over these periods.
Inspired by the Italian style, Palais Briau is a 19th-century residence that can be visited accompanied by the owners. It is set in an 18-hectare park with an orangery, outbuildings and the ruins of the former medieval castle.
La Meilleraie is a typical fishing village on the Loire and offers a viewpoint of the abbey church of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.
History
La Meilleraie lies on the banks of the Loire and formerly housed two boatyards of different sizes. This bears witness to the importance of river navigation in the region.
The Vendée general Bonchamps died in La Meilleraie on 18 October 1793 at the age of 33. The house is located at 61 Rue de la Basse Meilleraie.
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