The French village of Bazoges en Pareds is just 15 miles from Fontenay in the Vendee region.

We rented a farmhouse 1 mile outside the village it took us longer to find the house than drive the 350 miles from Calais or so it seemed.

The village proved to be a good choice for a base to tour the vendee area there was lots to see and do within 1 hours drive.

Bazoges en Pareds

The first picture shows the old tower keep build in 1300s and still in good condition.

Bazoges is like most french villages every body works away in the week so it is very quite.

So We were surprised to find at the back of the tower an information shop fully open with english speaking staff.

The view from the top of the tower is well worth the effort of climbing all those stairs

Logis Hotel Le Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte

The Logis Le Rabelais is located in Fontenay-le-Comte making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.

All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom is fully equipped with desk, hair dryer, television, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV.

The basic amenities provided at this Fontenay-le-Comte accommodation comprise meeting facilities , disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: pool outdoor, garden.

Logis Hotel Le Rabelais Fontenay-le-Comte

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Medieval gardens

The next picture shows the medieval gardens complete with chickens,goats and a large dove cote..

If you are visiting France outside of July and August you can find some good deals.The Vendee covers a fare sized area of France on our next visit we are going to stay on the coast near to St. Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Which looks a good area to stay. We liked the look of this cottage a short distance from the beaches

This attractive stone cottage is situated in a quiet rural hamlet, just outside Aizenay, and 20 minutes from the beautiful beaches of St. Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. The building features exposed beams and stonework, and the under-floor heating and log fire makes it a cosy retreat for out of season breaks. It has its own sunny terrace and garden as well as a shared Jacuzzi for 5-6 people. The surrounding area offers plenty of holiday activities - day trips to the coast

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Google street map shows the centre of the village the old tower is on the left

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If you liked the village of Bazoges try Vouvant in the vendee region

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