The Château de l’Hébergement-Hydreau has existed since the year 1000.
The personal travel plan may include renting a holiday apartment in L’Oie.
History
For centuries, life in L’Oie revolved around the castle of the Château de l’Hébergement-Hydreau.
The Château de l’Hébergement-Hydreau was the setting for important events during the Vendée Wars.
The establishment of fairs towards the end of the 18th century increased the importance of the hamlet of L’Oie. In 1789, the monthly fairs in Vendrennes were moved to the vicinity of the new Château du Fougerais.
The fairs in L’Oie, which had grown greatly in importance during the 19th century, were officially discontinued in 1955.
Hiking
The Sentier du Bois Roland begins at Place de L’Oie opposite the town hall. It is classified as an easy hike with a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The Sentier de l’Hébergement-Hydreau is classified as an easy hike with a duration of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The Sentier du Bois Roland passes through the village of La Tanchaire, the birthplace of Louise Regrenil, who was known by the nickname La Hussarde.
The Sentier de l’Hébergement-Hydreau follows a very old sunken lane that has preserved its original character.
Special experiences
A former 17th-century watermill in L’Oie is home to the Vendée’s first live escape game.
Echappe Toi Si Tu Peux has three escape game rooms in L’Oie.
Local life
La Ferme en Bocage sells free-range poultry directly from the farm and at local markets in L’Oie.
L’Oie was located near an important crossroads of two major routes running from east to west and from north to south.
Other destinations: Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie, Chavagnes-En-Paillers, Saint-Maurice-des-Noues, Maché, Nieul-Le-Dolent, Saint-Révérend, Bazoges-En-Pareds, La Verrie