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Walking (cycling/
rambling)
If
you like rambling, then there is a good scenic ramble around the Jaunay
lake. The walk is about 7 miles and takes about 3 hours. The path around
the lake takes you through woods and fields through beautiful
countryside and is well sign posted.
Cycle
Paths
Miles of
new cycle paths along the coast and
through the countryside. You can cycle to the beach at Bretignolles, or
cycle around the Jaunay lake.
There is
also an excellent cycle ride around the lake Jaunay which begins and finishes at Dolphin
Gites.
The ride is about 10 miles and takes about 2 hours along small lanes and dirt tracks through the
countryside. Ask Howard for written directions. We have bicycles for hire
(all sizes).
Fishing
There
is great fishing in the Vendée, especially in the local area. All types, including coarse fishing, sea
fishing and fishing in the salt marshes. The
Vendée has the greatest length of rivers
for freshwater fishing in France.
Golf
Golf
de Fontenelles in the Vendée is an excellent golf course and rarely
crowded even during the high season. It is easy to book and
relaxed with regard to dress code. This
superb 18 hole golf course is only 10 minutes' drive from
Dolphin Gites.
Tree
Absailing and Tyrolean
Exciting
forest adventure climbing and swinging safely from tree to tree.
Activities
at the Chateau
French home of Richard the Lion
Heart, with a range of medieval activities for children. Definitely
worth a visit with young children.
Velo
Rail
Good fun
muscle powered train journey along a deserted railway track through
un-spoilt countryside.
Donkey
Rides
Ideal
for young children.
Crabbing
Great
crabbing along the coast at Bretignolles.
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