{"id":10595,"date":"2022-06-01T09:10:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/day-1-in-the-heart-of-the-mervent-forest-the-lair-of-the-fairy-melusine\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T09:10:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:10:07","slug":"day-1-in-the-heart-of-the-mervent-forest-the-lair-of-the-fairy-melusine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/en\/100-nature-experience\/day-1-in-the-heart-of-the-mervent-forest-the-lair-of-the-fairy-melusine\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1: In the heart of the Mervent forest, the lair of the Fairy Melusine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-sev-featured-text\">And if we talk to you a little about our territory&#8230;<br>Its history, its contrasting landscapes, its authentic and preserved villages&#8230;<br>And if we reveal you some secrets&#8230;<br>Some singular tracks that will lead you off the beaten track and closer to nature.<br>If you agree, for this first 100% nature escapade, we propose you to discover the green lung of the Vend\u00e9e,<strong> the forest of Mervent<\/strong>.<br>Above all, as the saying goes, &#8221;&nbsp;preparation is worth the action&nbsp;&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n<p>To live this day to the fullest, you will need to plan :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A pair of sneakers or hiking boots<\/li><li>A first aid kit with an Aspi venom (no fear, it&#8217;s just a matter of &#8220;warning&#8221; just in case&#8230; but a hike is a hike and you can never be too careful)<\/li><li>A cap, a bob or a beret (it doesn&#8217;t matter what style as long as you are comfortable)<\/li><li>A bathing suit (for the second part of the program)<\/li><li>Enough to feed you generously<\/li><li>Water and beverages of your choice<\/li><li>Top physical condition<\/li><li>Armbands for learn-to-swimmers and a lifebuoy<\/li><li>A game of boule if you like p\u00e9tanque<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direction Mervent, place de la Mairie (journey time: 30 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n<p>Departure of the hikes at the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n<p>You have the choice between several itineraries, of different levels. All the hikes are marked out but we advise you to download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visorando.com\/randonnee-mervent.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visorando<\/a> application.<br\/>We have selected for you two hikes that we particularly like. They allow a total immersion in this hilly and wild forest.<\/p>\n\n<p>You will discover a breathtaking panorama at the Pierre-Blanche site. You will walk along the Mother and enjoy remarkable views, perhaps you will decide to <strong>\n  <em>picnic at the water&#8217;s edge<\/em>\n<\/strong>. You will observe the typical flora and plant species of the region. And maybe you will be lucky enough to see a deer or a doe at the crossroads.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem\"><li><strong>Sentier de la Citardi\u00e8re <\/strong>(park in the parking lot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/la-foret-de-mervent-vouvant\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7399\">Mervent<\/a> tourist office)<\/li><\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Distance : 11 km  <br\/>Duration : 3h40  <br\/>Level : Easy<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem\"><li><strong>The Lake of Mervent <\/strong>(park on the big parking of the Valley in Mervent)<\/li><\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Distance : 7 km  <br\/>Duration : 2h10  <br\/>Level : Easy<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"sevgallery-2050647836\" class=\"sev-diaporama sev-diaporama-portfolio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sev-diaporama-portfolio-item col-12 col-sm \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mervent-IMG_2915.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"sevgallery-2050647836\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mervent-IMG_2915.jpg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/mervent-IMG_2915.jpg\" alt=\"foret-mervent\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sev-diaporama-portfolio-item col-12 col-sm  col-grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mervent_lac_chateau.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"sevgallery-2050647836\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mervent_lac_chateau.jpg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mervent_lac_chateau.jpg\" alt=\"chateau lac mervent\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-100 d-lg-none\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sev-diaporama-portfolio-item col-12 col-sm  col-grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Foret_de_Mervent-Personnalise.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"sevgallery-2050647836\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Foret_de_Mervent-Personnalise.jpg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Foret_de_Mervent-Personnalise.jpg\" alt=\"foret de mervent\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-100 d-none d-lg-block\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\tjQuery(function($) {\n\n\t\t\t\tvar marginPortfolio = function() {\n\n\t\t\t\t\tvar $diapo          = $('#sevgallery-2050647836');\n\t\t\t\t\tvar container_width = $diapo.parent().outerWidth();\n\t\t\t\t\tvar side            = ( $(window).innerWidth() - container_width ) \/ 2;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t$diapo.css( {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t'margin-left': '-' + side + 'px',\n\t\t\t\t\t\t'margin-right': '-' + side + 'px',\n\t\t\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\t\t};\n\n\t\t\t\t$( window ).resize( function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tmarginPortfolio();\n\t\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\t\tmarginPortfolio();\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An afternoon placed under the sign of relaxation&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the way to the lake of Xanton-Chassenon, a few miles from the forest of Mervent<\/h3>\n\n<p>Welcome to a new land! In fact, this recreational area is almost exclusively owned by the locals. We thought you would be delighted to discover this place nestled in a green setting.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sublime view on the forest, sandy beach, picnic area, petanque field, slide, snack bar to refresh yourself and enjoy an ice cream&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>It is an ideal spot to recharge your batteries with your family and recover from the efforts made in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>\n  <em>Good to know: <\/em>\n<\/strong>If you wish, you can rent a pedal boat to discover the surroundings of the lake and its landscapes.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Rates for access to the Recreation Area <\/strong>(open June 25 &#8211; September 4, 2022) <strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Adult: 4 \u20ac.  <br\/>Children (6-16 years old): 3 \u20ac.  <br\/>Children under 6 years old : free<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<p><strong>\n  <em>NB : <\/em>\n<\/strong>Animals not accepted<\/p>\n\n<p>What a busy day! On the way back, you may choose to make a stop in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-chaille-les-marais.com\/fontenay-le-comte\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7371\">Fontenay-le-Comte<\/a> or simply to return directly to the campsite to finish the day in beauty around a barbecue for example. 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