Spring vacation 2024, ask for the program!

Published on 15 April 2024

Spring holidays, sunny days, flowers and rays of sunshine that brighten up our destination again! During the month of April, many sites open their doors and the calendar of available activities begins to be busy! 😄
We take stock with you of the accessible structures and the leisure activities available during these holidays. 😎 ☀️

Your open tourist sites:

AUBIGNY-LES-CLOUZEAUX

• La Barbotine pottery – Courses by reservation –
• Adult courses : Saturdays April 6 and May 25 (14 p.m. to 17 p.m.). The first Saturday, creation and production of a work. The second glazing and firing of the pieces with smoking with wood chips and recovery of the creations at the end of the afternoon. Price: 80€
• Children's courses : Monday April 22 and Tuesday April 23 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Introductory modeling course, and approach to filming, for children aged 6 to 12. The number of children is limited to 12 and the price is €55 for 2 mornings of 2 hours, clay and first cooking included.

• Information and reservation on 06 71 12 11 05 or 02 51 40 34 12 or by email: rakuvendee@gmail.com

CHAIZE-LE-VICOMTE

• Charles Payraudeau Ornithological Museum – Free visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. – Information on 02 51 05 70 21.

THE ROCK ON YON

• Place animals – Operation of the mechanical zoo on Place Napoléon every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. Information on 02 51 36 00 85.
• Baludik – Free fun mobile application – Available every day and suitable for families, from 6 years old.
• Gold Scarab Scavenger Hunt – Backpack to be collected at the Tourist Office (Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.) – Suitable for families, from 5 years old – Price: €12.
• More information on 02 51 36 00 85
• CYEL – “Mirabilia” exhibition – Magic and strangeness in the collections of the art library and museum. Tuesday to Saturday, 13 p.m. to 18 p.m. Closed May 8 and 9. Open on May 10 all day and May 11 only in the afternoon.
• More information on 02 72 78 11 11.
• Vendée stud farm – Guided tours, equestrian demonstrations, creative leisure activities (4-10 years), introduction to driving, visit to the saddlery and the forge and shadow theater.
• Week from April 8 to 30: from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Weekend from April 6 to 28: 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
• From May 1 to 5 and May 8 to 12: 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
• More information on 02 28 85 77 30
• The extraordinary vegetable garden – Family theme park, a real place for botanical and vegetable discoveries. Open Wednesday to Sunday from April 6 to April 28 from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m. and from Wednesday May 1 to Sunday May 12 from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
• Information on 02 51 46 67 83.
• Roche-sur-Yon Museum – Espace Malraux – Permanent and temporary exhibition, Tuesday to Friday, from 13 p.m. to 18 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
• More information on 02 51 47 48 35
• Chocolate Museum -
• Museum visit : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m. (also May 8), the work of the chocolatiers is visible from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday (except May 1) from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
• Children's entertainment : opt for a fun and attractive visit. Awakening the five senses, cinema screening, quiz, recognition test: chocolate will no longer have any secrets for you
• Information 02 51 24 22 40
• Children’s workshop “Make your own chocolate lollipops” : Activities for children aged 6 to 12. From April 9 to May 3, 2024, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 15 p.m. Visit + workshop: €9.
• By reservation only at 02 51 24 22 44
• Municipal Theatre – Since January 2024, the municipal theater has welcomed a new cultural information and ticketing area in the building lobby. Reception open Tuesday to Saturday, 13 p.m. to 19 p.m.
• Closed April 25-26-27 and May 8 and 9.

Nesmy

• Pottery of Nesmy -
• Opening of the workshop and store : Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. and Sunday from 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
• Discovery workshops : filming course from 14 years old (accompanied by our turner / half-day or full-day workshop) and modeling workshop also for all 5€/pers. (free workshop)
• Information on 02 51 07 62 57 and or by email: poteriedenesmy@orange.fr
• La Jarrie educational farm -
• Fridays “push” : from April 5 from 14 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. Give the garden a little boost: Cutting, transplanting, sowing. Volunteering open to all
• Blade of grass club 7-12 years old : Animal care and spring gardening on Saturdays March 23/April 20/May 18/June 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Closed on public holidays: May 8 and 9.
• Information on 07 67 31 72 99.

BANKS OF THE YON

• House of the Dragonflies is a place to discover biodiversity and local know-how.
• Open Houses : From Saturday April 6 to Saturday May 4, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. and from Wednesday May 8 to Saturday May 11 –
• Easter egg hunt :on Saturday April 6, 13 and 20. Three egg hunts are organized on April 6, 13 and 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15:30 p.m. (two sessions per Saturday). Accessible to children aged 12 and up, the egg hunt is included in the price of the entrance ticket.
• Information on 02 51 36 00 85 or by email: maisondeslibellules@larochesuryon.fr

VENANSAULT

• Loriot Gardens – Open only by appointment in April. Open from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays in May.
• More information on 02 51 40 35 41 and 06 10 79 12 26

For more activities, see our page moments to live.

For the activities offered during the coming weeks, consult our agenda.