Outdoor Activities at La Petite Guyonnière
La Petite Guyonnière is the perfect base for a wide array of outdoor activities. Whether your interests lie in golf, cycling, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, trail climbing, or tranquil countryside walks, our cosy gîtes provide convenient access to all these pursuits.
The variety and proximity of outdoor activities are vast, with some right at our doorstep and others just a brief drive away. The local area offers delightful exploration opportunities, thanks to an extensive, well-maintained road network. With low traffic outside urban centres, you’ll spend more time discovering and less time in transit. Historical landmarks, vibrant seaside resorts, and charming towns and villages are all easily accessible.
Swimming Pool at La Petite Guyonnière
The swimming pool is surrounded by a large sun terrace, with sun loungers, chairs, parasols, and a solar-heated shower. It measures 10 m x 5 m, making it suitable for exercise and fun, but it is not deep enough for diving. We heat it from May through September and aim to maintain a constant temperature of 28/29 °C.
Activities on Site
Petanque
The petanque court is at the far end of the garden with boules in the game’s box alongside.
Badminton
Net, racquets and shuttlecocks are available upon request.
Darts
Dartboard and darts in the Indoor Games Room.
Free-weights
Available in the Indoor Games Room.
Yoga Classes
Yoga classes are available on request.
Activities (local area)
Wine Tasting
If you’ve never been to a traditional French vineyard for a professional wine tasting, now is the perfect time to do so. We can help arrange this for you, or you can book directly with Russell.
On Two Wheels
For “pleasure cycling” there is over 1,800km of dedicated cycling tracks and trails. The Vendée Velo website has all the information that you could possibly need to ensure a great cycling experience, including downloadable route maps and GPS information.
We can provide secure storage and pressure washing facilities for your cycles at La Petite Guyonnière.
On Two Feet
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There are endless opportunities for walking or running over varied terrain, forestry blocks and quiet country lanes.
KS Water Park
KS Water Parkis less than 10 mins from La Petite Guyonnière, beside the lake and man-made beach at Apremont. The activities available are Wake Board, including private instruction and group courses, an Aqua Park (floating assault course), and Paddle Polo.
Activities (further afield)
Beaches on the Atlantic Coast
With 160 km of wide sandy beaches in the Vendée alone, the choice of which beach to visit is enormous. The Interactive Map below includes many of the best but close by there is the calm of St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (28 km), or if you prefer hustle and bustle, then there is St Jean-de-Monts (33 km).
Climbing Trails and Aqua Park
Le Grand Défi is the largest park of its kind in the world, with Treetop Trails, Paintball, Laser Quest, Zip Wires, and much more. Located at Saint Julien des Landes, a 15-minute drive (18 km) from La Petite Guyonnière. New for 2024 is an Aquapark covering 2760m².
Golf
From La Petite Guyonnière you can reach 12 Golf courses all within a 1h 15 mins drive. The closest of these is Les Fontenelles, only 18 mins away. Check out the Interactive Map below for details of all courses.
Canoeing
Canoe Vendée is at Apremont, 10 mins from La Petite Guyonnière, or slightly further at La Chaize-Giraud (25 mins). At Apremont you can hire canoes or paddleboards but only canoes are available at La Chaize-Giraud.
Water Park
O’Gliss Water Parkis 46 mins from La Petite Guyonnière, with 6 individual areas to explore, offering relaxation and excitement for all age groups.
Puy du Fou
Although not in the immediate area, your holiday would not be complete without a visit to Puy du Fou, simply the “Best Park” in the world. On your visit you will be transported through 2000 years of history, it’s a memorable experience that is unique to the Vendée.
At just over an hour’s drive, the park is a sensational experience that you will want to repeat again and again.
– Our personal record is 4 visits in one season –
Outdoor Activities – Interactive Map
Home Base
Upon returning from your chosen outdoor activities why not continue the trend and throw yourself into our amazing, heated swimming pool? Alternatively, just relax on the sun terrace or in our beautiful gardens. Can you think of anything better?
