Luçon is our nearest town, approximately 12km from here. It has a beautiful Roman Cathedral and is know historically for having Cardinal Richelieu as it's first bishop.

There is a wonderful garden to visit, the Jardin Dumaine (left), which is attached to the Hotel de Ville. It is also the home of 'Kamok', a delicious coffee liqueur : you can taste it at the old distillery where it used to be made.

There are three large supermarkets, banks, a twice weekly (Wed + Sat) food market and a good selection of small shops.

There are many evening events which take place throughout summer such as the "Son et Lumière" show, which takes place in the Jardin Dumaine in July.