Grues lies in the heart of the Marais Poitevin. The Lay forms one of Grues' water boundaries.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Grues can include it in their personal holiday planning.
Nature
Depending on the season, typical animals and plants of the Marais Poitevin can be observed along the hiking trails. The La Digue en terre hiking trail offers views of extensive marsh landscapes from a limestone hill. In Grues, there are areas for walking along the embankments and in the flood expansion areas of the Lay.
In the Marais Poitevin, visitors can go on barge trips and canoeing excursions near Grues. The Grues area in the Marais Poitevin can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Water and Activities
The waterways near Grues are used for fishing. Zander, pike, carp and eels are found there and can be caught by anglers.
At his gallery and studio, Jean-Louis Renaudin offers acrylic painting courses for all levels, including beginners and children aged 6 and over. The Jean-Louis Renaudin gallery and studio also displays paintings and unique objects made from wood or pebbles collected on beaches.
History
The Église Saint-Nicolas is a church from the late 19th century, designed by the architect Victor Clair. The older Église Saint-Nicolas from the 13th and 14th centuries was set on fire on 7 January 1569 as the Huguenots passed through.
The Prieuré de Grues is mentioned in a text dating from before 1306. At the time of its foundation, the Prieuré de Grues was dependent on the Abbaye de Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm.
Markets
Markets in Grues offer specialities from the Vendée and, in particular, the Marais Poitevin, regional products and products from short supply chains.
