Le Pavot, La Tranche sur Mer, Vendee, France

The villa is just a 10-15 minute walk through pine woods, along a cycle track, to the superb long soft sandy beaches the Vendee is famous for, and within walking distance of the delightful French seaside town of La Tranche sur Mer, one of the loveliest and most unspoilt holiday destinations in France.

With a large private heated (all year round system) pool, garden, wireless broadband, and all mod cons, Le Pavot is the ideal place for a self catering French rental holiday. Excellent facilities for families and also perfect for groups of friends.

The heated pool is 5m x 10m in size,with security fencing and locking gate for additional safety. The villa is south facing, and double doors from the lounge lead to the pool and garden.

The Vendee is situated on the west coast of France and features mile upon mile of golden sandy beaches that slope into the clear blue sea. It is the perfect place for water-sports of all kinds or relaxing in the sun, with monitored bathing and surfing school on the local beach. With its wonderful west coast climate, it is the perfect place for family beach holidays.

Explore the beautiful French countryside, visit Roman remains, world famous Cognac or take a trip to grand old cities or famous chateaux, there is plenty for everyone in the Vendee. The Vendee area is also famous for its wine. boasting acres and acres of vineyards that produce wines such as Muscadet and Gros Plant.

La Rochelle is only a short distance away, the site of France's 2nd largest boat building port and the historic Vieux Port, which remains largely unchanged. A daily fish market can be found in the old town until 12:00 midday. The port is very attractive and waterside cafés and restaurants offer a relaxing break. The seafood platters are their speciality and are excellent especially for large groups, where a single huge dish of shellfish is produced. There are also many other picturesque towns and fishing ports to explore in the area.