Vendée miniature, Bretignolles sur Mer
Stay at Les Alouettes campsite and discover the Vendée miniature museum in Brétignolles-sur-Mer. Brétignolles-sur-Mer offers a wide range of cultural activities for a great vacation with family or friends. Take part in the various festivals organized throughout the year, learn to surf, hike the trails along the coast, or visit the village church and its art museum. Come and enjoy all these activities at Brétignolles-sur-Mer.
Visit the Musée d’Art Vendée Miniature
Located in the heart of the town of Brétignolles-sur-Mer, the Musée d’Art Vendée Miniature welcomes you from April to December to discover the history of the Vendée of yesteryear. Take a step back in time and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of this enchanted place.
What is the Musée d’Art Vendée Miniature?
This museum, located in the heart of the town of Brétignolles-sur-mer, invites you to discover the Vendée of yesteryear. Take a leap back in time, and discover the daily life of a rural village at the beginning of the 20th century through 1/10 scale models. The museum houses 350 m² of models built over 16 years by a couple with a passion for model making.
During your visit, admire the 3-meter-high church, the perfect reconstruction of the village and its alleyways, the presentation of the traditions and trades of yesteryear, and the little train that weaves its way between the buildings. These incredible models have made this small village the most beautiful miniature village in France!
Practical information about your visit
It takes about an hour to visit the entire museum. When you arrive at the museum, you can park free of charge in the parking lot. You can also come by bike. The park is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
If you’re feeling a bit peckish, you can picnic in the picnic area provided. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the museum.
The museum is open every day. For seasonal opening times, visit the Musée d’Art Vendée Miniature website.
What to do around the Musée d’Art in Brétignolles sur Mer?
Located just 6 minutes from Les Alouettes campsite, Brétignolles-sur-Mer is a commune of almost 5,000 inhabitants. On the seafront, in the heart of the Vendée, it’s the ideal place to spend your vacations. From hiking to cultural and festive visits, come and discover this dynamic town on the Côte Lumière.
Visit downtown Brétignolles-sur-Mer
Discover the 19th-centuryNotre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church in the heart of the village, or stroll the aisles of the covered market to sample local produce. Take advantage of the many beaches that line the town, such as Plage de la Parée and Plage des Dunes.
Enjoy the coastal paths
From Bretignolles, take one of the hiking trails to the Sauzaie dune to the north of town, or the Gachère dune to the south. Hike to the Rocher de Sainte Véronique or the Pierre Lavée dolmen to discover its mysterious legend. Cycle the coastal cycle paths for breathtaking ocean views.
Take part in nautical activities
The Bretignolles sailing school offers courses and private lessons to help you learn to sail. Try your hand at windsurfing, catamaran sailing or kitesurfing!
Surf enthusiasts will love the Sauzaie spot. The Dunes spot is suitable for all levels of riders.