Landevieille: Hiking Trails, Lac du Jaunay and a Romanesque Church

Landevieille offers several specific points to consider when planning a stay: marked hiking trails, an easy cycling loop, a water route and the Église Saint Pierre. Lac du Jaunay and the town’s location in the coastal hinterland complete the picture.

On foot, by bike and on the water

Three marked hiking trails pass through the town centre and around Lac du Jaunay; walking by the lake is also one of the activities available in Landevieille. Lac du Jaunay is considered a peaceful, relaxing place. When planning your day, you can therefore treat the town centre, the trails and the lake as separate points of interest.

The easy Boucle n°7 cycling loop is 10.6 km long. It starts at the entrance to Landevieille and is marked in blue with the number 7. Its duration is given as 50 minutes. This makes it a cycling option in its own right, in addition to the hiking trails.

Parcours 2 runs from the base in Landevieille to the Pont de la Baudrière and back. Canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards are available. This water route therefore differs from the cycling loop both in its mode of travel and its destination.

For planning your day, you can compare the 50-minute cycling loop with the approximately one-hour round trip on Parcours 2. This lets you compare the two outings based on how much time you have. Details for Boucle n°7 may change, and the activities available on Parcours 2 may vary by season. Check the latest information before setting out.

Église Saint Pierre: building history and architecture

The Église Saint Pierre in Landevieille is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century, rebuilt in the 19th century. It is Catholic and is located at 30b Rue des Sables; admission is free. Access information may change, so check it before your visit.

The façade is classified as an example of Poitevin Romanesque architecture, and the church also has a distinctive swallow-tail bell tower. These features add specific architectural details to its classification as a Romanesque church. If you are interested in culture and architectural history, the Église Saint Pierre offers a distinct point of interest for planning your visit.

More leisure activities

A leisure area with picnic tables is located by a fishing pond in Landevieille. A leisure area in Landevieille also has play equipment for children. The picnic tables can come in handy for a break at the site; the children’s play equipment is another specific leisure amenity to consider when planning your visit.

Landevieille in the coastal hinterland

Landevieille is in the coastal hinterland, a few kilometres from the coast. Brétignolles-sur-Mer is 5 km from Landevieille, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is 12 km away, and Les Sables d’Olonne is 20 km away. This gives you a sense of the region as well as the activities in town.

Discover more destinations: Chambretaud, L'epine, Mareuil-Sur-Lay-Dissais, L'aiguillon-Sur-Mer, Les Essarts, Sigournais, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salle, Corpe.

For the broader travel guide: Vendée.