Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure stands out immediately because of its location: the village lies at the foot of the church at an altitude of 290 metres and is the highest point in the Vendée.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure should focus their accommodation search on this destination.
Nature
The local network of paths includes the 3.5-kilometre-long Nature et Interprétation hiking trail. Fishing is possible at the lake of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The Vendée Vélo route 39 connects Sèvremont with Les Epesses and passes through Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure. On the road between Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure and Les Herbiers, a small car park near the Calvary provides access to a footpath with a viewpoint and an information board opposite the road to the Moulin des Justices.
Culture
The tower is topped by a gilded statue of the Archangel Michael. It is an exact replica of the statue created for the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière in Lyon at the end of the 19th century. The statue of Saint Michael has been listed and protected as an object since 11 May 1987.
Sightseeing
The bell tower of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure can be visited independently; reaching the top of the 42-metre-high tower requires climbing 199 steps. Les Pas du Sommet comprises two 45-minute walking routes that begin at the bell tower of Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure.
The garden of Au CÅ“ur des Plantes can also be visited independently on request on site. For small groups, Au CÅ“ur des Plantes offers guided tours of its garden by reservation. Workshops with other contributors are also available there by reservation.
Geographical location
An approximately 64-kilometre tourist circuit for cars and two-wheelers passes through Sèvremont towards Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure. Along the way, it provides access to several historic buildings in the municipality.
Other local pages in the selection: Chaillé-Les-Marais, Saint-Martin-des-Tilleuls, L'aiguillon-Sur-Vie, Grand'landes, Mouilleron-Le-Captif, Saint-Mathurin, Île d'Yeu, Saint-Vincent-Sur-Jard.
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