Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Landscape

The Lac du Graon is a natural site in Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon. At the level of the town centre, the construction of the dam on the Lac du Graon in 1972 significantly changed the landscape of the municipality. The town centre of Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon is located on an ancient Gallic oppidum.

Those who choose Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

Getting Around

The Circuit Autour du Lac du Graon circular route is a hiking trail around the Lac du Graon and is located in the municipality of Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon. It begins and ends at the Place de l’Église. Fishing is possible along the Circuit Autour du Lac du Graon with a fishing permit.

The Vendée-Vélo Route 20 begins at the Église Saint-Vincent and runs along part of the Lac du Graon. The Vendée-Vélo route from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire to Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon follows roads and paths typical of the Vendée’s hinterland.

History and Culture

The Menhir de la Chenillée is protected as a historic monument; it was listed by decree on 4 February 1988. The Fuie de Saint-Sornin was listed as a historic monument on 16 June 2021.

The Saint-Vincent church was destroyed during the French Revolution. Its ruins were returned to religious use in 1802. In 1873, a statue of Saint Vincent was placed on the façade of the Saint-Vincent church.

The original Saint-Sornin church has been documented at this site since the 11th century. The Saint-Sornin church was completely rebuilt in 1864.

Activities

The Base Nautique du Graon offers canoe trips on the Lac du Graon. La Plume Au Vent welcomes visitors in Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon for farm tours and culinary walks.

More local pages: Velluire, Coëx, Les Lucs-Sur-Boulogne, Luçon, Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin, Thouarsais-Bouildroux, Rocheservière, Treize-Septiers

For the overarching travel overview: Vendée.