Discover La Meilleraie-Tillay

La Meilleraie-Tillay offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: a trail of trompe-l’œil paintings in the village streets, paths along the Lay and Puy Germon, and a cycle route that runs through the village. This lets you assess the destination based on the activities you would like to include in your days. Art in the village, landscapes and cycling offer different highlights and help you sort out what you want from your stay.

Local art trail

The “Ouvrez l’Œil” trail leads through the village streets, where you can discover various trompe-l’œil paintings. The visit is free, can be done independently and is available year-round. You can get the map at the town hall or download it from the municipality’s website. This lets you plan your visit independently; the map gives you a starting point for exploring the village. In addition to this specific attraction, La Meilleraie-Tillay has the “Village en Poésie” label. This adds a cultural connection to poetry to the village’s profile.

Hiking trails and views

The “Les Flâneurs” trail crosses the Lay over a footbridge. After climbing the slope, it follows paths through a landscape that alternates between bocage and reorganised farmland. The short, challenging “Le Gâts Potard” hiking trail runs along the slopes of Puy Germon. Along the way, sunken lanes alternate with open views of the Vendée hills. Puy Germon offers panoramic views of the village of La Meilleraie-Tillay and the Vendée hills; there is also a picnic area.

The difference between the two hiking trails is clear: “Les Flâneurs” highlights the crossing of the Lay and the changing landscapes, while “Le Gâts Potard” combines a short, challenging hike with sunken lanes and open views. This lets you choose between a route with a footbridge and changing scenery or a trail with a more athletic character and panoramic views, depending on your interests.

Picnics and leisure

The “Au Fil du Lay” park has a picnic area. The “Au Fil du Lay” leisure area also has a footpath, and fishing is possible there. This gives you different options for combining an outdoor break with a walk or fishing as you plan your day.

Cycling and your stay

The Vendée-Vélo Route 36 runs from Réaumur to Pouzauges and passes through La Meilleraie-Tillay. There is a leisure area along the route in the village, suitable for a picnic break. The “Le Gâts Potard” hiking trail is also accessible by mountain bike. If you plan to cycle, you can choose between the route through the village and a hiking trail that is accessible by mountain bike.

This will help you decide whether La Meilleraie-Tillay suits the kind of stay you have planned.

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