DONJON MEDIEVAL
VILLAINES-LA-JUHEL
This chapel is located on the site of the Cordelières convent served as a hospital for the Vendean army at the time of Cathelineau
The gradual siltation of the Gulf of Machecoul, imposes the need to approach the sea to continue trade and trade in goods with the
Dating from the Neolithic period, it bears witness to human occupation of the coastline from prehistoric times.
The old wash-house was built and brought into service in 1874.
Free admission.
The foundation stone was laid in 1650.
Two legends are attached to this monument:
The Estuaire association group invites you to discover the Payré estuary.
The church was built to plans by the La Roche-sur-Yon architect Libaudière.