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We are confident you will locate the perfect holiday home rentals in Vendée thanks to our unique directory. Vendée is a region in France situated in the west of the country on the Atlantic Ocean in the Pays-de-la-Loire. There are many holiday home rentals in the area, many of which are clustered around the Vendée River that runs from the south eastern part of the region and the river from which the "departement" takes its name. There are a variety of holiday home rentals dotted across the area so if you are looking for anything from a small, cosy cottage for two through to a luxurious villa we are confident that you will find it in our directory.
Originally the holiday home rentals region we know as Vendée was referred to as Bas-Poitou and it was an area steeped in history; the village of Nieul-sur-L'Autise is thought to be the birthplace of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204). Whilst the name may not mean much to many she is vital to the history of Europe, her son became Richard I of England, also known as Richard the Lionheart. When staying in Vendée holiday home rentals you can take the time to learn more about the history of the area, especially the brutal and bloody period during the 100 years war when much of the region was turned into a battleground. In modern times Vendée is a popular tourist destination and home to many holiday home rentals for you to enjoy whilst holidaying in the region.
The gentle rolling hills and small mountains are broken up by four major rivers, the Sevre Nantaise, the Vendée, the Lay, and the Sevre Niortaise, all of which are the site of a number of holiday home rentals for those of you who prefer holidaying near to rivers and surrounded by beautiful scenery. There are also a large number of holiday home rentals along the sandy coastline of Vendée, thanks to the mild climate a large number of tourists visit the area each year to enjoy the sand, sun and sea with a number of popular resorts such as Saint-Jean-de-Monts and La-Tranche-sur-Mer catering for the tourist industry and containing many holiday rentals. Not all of what Vendée has to offer lies around the coastlines and rivers; the Marais Poitevin is a vital wildlife habitat and visited by many each year, and there are a number of holiday home rentals near the village of Mervent, a popular tourist destination. We hope you enjoy your stay in holiday home rentals in Vendée!
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