Since February 2011, pets are now permitted in all properties, provided this is arranged and agreed at the time of booking and that the property is in fact suitable for pets.Increasing numbers of holi...

The first edition of the Nomad Theatre festival will be held at Notre Dame de Monts in the Vendee on 25th and 26th of May.Over these 2 days, the festival will feature 11 free shows: music-making, fair...

Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, NantesThis year's annual European night of museums takes place on Saturday 19th May.  Participating museums throughout France open their doors to the public free of ch...

The Festival du Bout du Monde (the World's end festival) has since nearly 13 years, been the major meeting of world music. It is set in Le Crozon peninsula , Brittany. For 3 days, over 35 groups will...

Amidst news of expected delays at immigration control for returning holidaymakers this summer, here are some helpful hints for avoiding airport queues.Take a long sea ferry crossing.  Ferry routes...

  17th - 20th May 2012Grasse in Provence is known chiefly for its perfume industry, celebrated annually during the Rose Festival. Rose growers from across the world gather in the streets and parks to...

We thought you may be interested in seeing the Vendee's new video on you tube. Here is a link to the posting on our facebook pages And do let us know where you prefer to stay- St Gilles Croix de Vie...

Discover thalassotherapy at the Saint-Jean-de-Monts "Termes Marins",  first thalassotherapy centre in France to be awarded a Qualicert certificate. Why not get back into shape and do something for you...

   A desire for fresh air ... ? Discover the Dune Montoise a night walk in St Jean de Monts. Each year the Montoise Dune offers a unique experience: an evening stroll between...

Sterling climbed against the euro last week and in early trading on Monday reached a 19-month high of €1.2179.Sterling's strengthening position came amid intensifying fears relating to the euro z...