Mervent: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

On the edge of a body of water in the forest lies the Base de Loisirs de Mervent. The leisure area offers numerous outdoor activities.

Renting a holiday apartment in Mervent can be an integral part of planning your trip.

Leisure

The Natur'Zoo de Mervent is a 7-hectare zoological park in the forest with animals from all over the world.

At the Parc de Pierre Brune, outdoor activities include trampoline facilities, inflatable play areas, mini golf, a large slide and bumper boats.

Culture and History

The Parc du vieux Château, which now houses the town hall, is located on a rocky promontory surrounded by «La Mère» and offers a panorama over the site of a medieval castle. The Church of Saint-Médard in Mervent was rebuilt in the 15th century.

The Grotte du Père Montfort became a popular pilgrimage site after his death. Religious facilities include a chapel and a calvary, among others.

La Cornelière in Mervent has been listed as a historic monument since 22 October 1996; the protection covers the façades and roofs of the entire main building, including the recessed wings of the outbuildings.

The Château de la Citardière in Mervent has been classified as a historic monument since 29 December 1989; this includes the painted furnishings, the moats, the bridge and the northern retaining wall of the moat. The Vieux Pont des Ouillères in Mervent has been classified as a historic monument since 18 October 1910.

Nature

The Natura 2000 site Forêt de Mervent-Vouvant et ses abords includes Mervent and has a total area of 495 hectares.

The Circuit pédestre Autour de Mervent circular hiking trail is 13.2 km long, starts in Mervent, offers panoramic views of the lake and forest, and follows the lake and the Ruisseau des Verreries stream.

The Petite Balade Merventaise is a circular walking route through Mervent with panoramic views of the lake and forest, as well as stops at the castle ruins and the church of Mervent.

Surroundings

The Château de l'Évaudière is a château in the surroundings of Mervent. The Abbaye Saint-Vincent is a historic site in the surroundings of Mervent.

The Abbaye de Maillezais is a historic site in the wider regional area around Mervent. The Château du Lac is a château in the wider regional area around Mervent.

Other destinations: L'Île-d'Olonne, Saint-Gilles-Croix-De-Vie, Palluau, Moutiers-Sur-Le-Lay, Boufféré, Le Champ-Saint-Père, Saint-Philbert-De-Bouaine, Saint-Vincent-Sur-Jard

To the higher-level travel overview: Vendée.