Dompierre-Sur-Mer: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Vélodyssée, the French section of EuroVelo 1, runs along the shipping canal in Dompierre-sur-Mer. It connects Roscoff with Hendaye and passes through 10 départements, including Charente-Maritime.

Those choosing Dompierre-sur-Mer as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and History

The canal in Dompierre-sur-Mer is used by anglers and picnickers. The ensemble along the canal has been listed in the inventory of protected sites since 14 May 1970.

Culture

The Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens in Dompierre-sur-Mer was built in the 11th century and was dependent on Maillezais Abbey in the Vendée.

The church houses the 18th-century ex-voto ship “L’Ange Gardien”, which is classified as a Monument historique. Also displayed in the church is Dubuisson’s 1725 painting “La Présentation au Temple”; it is classified as a Monument historique.

Food and Festivals

La Fête de la Pomme takes place every year on the second weekend of October. The festival includes apple fritters prepared in front of visitors, as well as fresh apple juice pressed on site.

Cognac Normandin-Mercier offered tours of the former distillery and ageing cellars, tastings of two cognacs and two Pineau des Charentes, as well as a workshop covering everything from blending to tasting.

Activities

La Maison du Poney in Dompierre-sur-Mer offers horse-riding activities ranging from recreational riding to competition, as well as holiday courses for different ability levels.

The Asinerie des Varennes offers encounters with donkeys in the pastures, including brushing and stroking them, followed by a live milking demonstration and a tasting of fresh donkey’s milk.

The discovery trail in Dompierre-sur-Mer is marked by 11 information stations.

For the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.

More Destinations

More places in the same destination:

Dolus-D'oléron, Rivedoux-Plage, Chaillevette, Vert-Bois, Breuillet, Trizay, Aumagne, Cercoux.