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The author is a British journalist with 40 years' experience of the Vendee. In friendly, chatty style, she describes outings and attractions to suit all ages - from play-parks to museums, medieval-style battles to exhilarating treetop zip-wires. The book gives opening hours and admission prices, has a comprehensive index, and a 'must-see' list of the top sites to visit.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Vendee is an obvious choice for sun, sand and the sea, but it isn't known for its tourist attractions nor history - much of the region was reclaimed from the sea a few generations ago. This makes it difficult for visitors to find something to do once they've tired of the beach. Sure, there's La Rochelle, but other than that... surely there must be more to see and do? Angela shows you where.
Angela has been writing about the Vendee for over a decade and she really knows all the hidden gems which no other travel guide seems to publicise. Craft centres, artists' exhibitions, little science parks, activity centres, amazing views from watertowers open to the public. This book is great for everyone from young couples to families and retired folks. It is the must-have book for the region. None of the big-name tourist guides come close.
Angela has been writing about the Vendee for over a decade and she really knows all the hidden gems which no other travel guide seems to publicise. Craft centres, artists' exhibitions, little science parks, activity centres, amazing views from watertowers open to the public. This book is great for everyone from young couples to families and retired folks. It is the must-have book for the region. None of the big-name tourist guides come close.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As an extensive traveller in France, I had never visited the Vendee (too many English, or so I thought). When I finally did (with the assistance of this great little guide), I found mercifully few Brits outside of high season, extremely friendly locals and a beautiful & interesting area to explore. Please note that I have nothing against the British, but go to France to experience French (not British) culture!!!
The guide starts you off with a history of the area... Yes, I would normally give this a miss, but this short & lively introduction probably explains much as to the very positive attitude to the English by the locals that I experienced (the locals were cruelly treated by the republican government at the end of the French monarchy & were assisted, it seems, by the English).
Anyway... In a nutshell...
1) Easy to use (attractions divided into visited areas).
2) Good descriptions of attractions. Lively & amusing text.
3) Not overloaded... Only the best & main sights/attractions are listed. This could be deemed a negative in comparison to more comprehensive guides, but for a newbie to the area it is perfect.
4) Lots of nice pictures.
5) There are restaurant reviews, although I didn't use them (as I know that when a restaurant is reviewed the prices tend to rise & the quality goes down)! Just look for where most locals are sitting at lunchtime!
There are very few Vendee guides out there, and as far as I can see this one is the best... Recommended.
Update: Nearly a year on & I stand strong by this review (despite one user voting it unhelpful)... I'm suprised (please comment, as I'd be interested to know what element of my review was objectionable)...
As stated, not an in-depth guide to the region (somewhere described as "lively" by the author may well be quiet outside the school hol's, for example)... I never meant to infer that this helpful little guide represented a concise representation of the area either (something the author herself has politely pointed out in response to one of the more negative reviews here).
Anyway, I'm off to the Jard Sur Mer region of the Vendee this May (along with this excellent little guidebook). I know many areas of France very well (I was actually born in Paris & most of my family live in the Ardeche), but as stated appreciate this guide's guidance in what is (to me at least) an area of relatively new experience. I fully expect it to be as invaluable to me this year as it was my first visit.
The guide starts you off with a history of the area... Yes, I would normally give this a miss, but this short & lively introduction probably explains much as to the very positive attitude to the English by the locals that I experienced (the locals were cruelly treated by the republican government at the end of the French monarchy & were assisted, it seems, by the English).
Anyway... In a nutshell...
1) Easy to use (attractions divided into visited areas).
2) Good descriptions of attractions. Lively & amusing text.
3) Not overloaded... Only the best & main sights/attractions are listed. This could be deemed a negative in comparison to more comprehensive guides, but for a newbie to the area it is perfect.
4) Lots of nice pictures.
5) There are restaurant reviews, although I didn't use them (as I know that when a restaurant is reviewed the prices tend to rise & the quality goes down)! Just look for where most locals are sitting at lunchtime!
There are very few Vendee guides out there, and as far as I can see this one is the best... Recommended.
Update: Nearly a year on & I stand strong by this review (despite one user voting it unhelpful)... I'm suprised (please comment, as I'd be interested to know what element of my review was objectionable)...
As stated, not an in-depth guide to the region (somewhere described as "lively" by the author may well be quiet outside the school hol's, for example)... I never meant to infer that this helpful little guide represented a concise representation of the area either (something the author herself has politely pointed out in response to one of the more negative reviews here).
Anyway, I'm off to the Jard Sur Mer region of the Vendee this May (along with this excellent little guidebook). I know many areas of France very well (I was actually born in Paris & most of my family live in the Ardeche), but as stated appreciate this guide's guidance in what is (to me at least) an area of relatively new experience. I fully expect it to be as invaluable to me this year as it was my first visit.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Brilliant informative guide book about the Vendee and surrounding areas. Lots of info on days out and places to visit along with the necessary driving and getting around France info. Definately would recommend it :O)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Vendee
This book arrived in good time for our holiday to the Vendee, a very clear and compact book
with plenty of information.
with plenty of information.
Published 19 days ago by Mrs. Karen Bradley
not the best!
With small print, poor black & white photos and rather sketchy maps, the initial impression is that this is an exceptionally dull book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by alex i
excellent guidbook
We are going to the Vendee area next year and had no idea of what to expect.
This book is very comprehensive and we will be carrying it around with us. Read more
This book is very comprehensive and we will be carrying it around with us. Read more
Published 6 months ago by elibee
guide to the Vendée
This guide has recently been revised to include a wider area and attractions not previously listed. The author lives in the area and has first hand knowledge. Read more
Published 8 months ago by lizanne
good choice
good book for giving a review of region and what to do and see. worth reading as very few guides dedicated to vendee.
Published 8 months ago by auld reekie
a great family guide to the Vendee
If you are planning a family holiday in the Vendee this book is a must. This was our second trip to the area & I wish we had bought this book the first time. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Alan
Invaluable
We found this book invaluable in planning to make the most of our time in The Vendee. Useful websites are given so you can check what will be happening while you're in the region,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by ShirleyG
Great guide especially if you hate beaches.
Had the earlier edition of this book but I am impressed by the new edition. Much more visual and user friendly. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Friend of Lutterworth
Pinch of Salt
We bought this book on the basis that there was a very limited choice of guide books for this part of France and it looked, from the description just what we needed for our... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Scooby Do
Vendee
This book is an essential item for your visit to the Vendee area. We made the most of our time and visited many places but we will need to go back again to see the places we just... Read more
Published 10 months ago by GHJ
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