Puy du Fou
30 kmThe famous show park and its Cinéscénie, half an hour’s drive away.
Places to visit
The manor is an ideal base to explore the Vendée, from Puy du Fou to the Marais Poitevin.
Must-sees
Logis de la Chabotterie
37 kmThe manor where General Charette was captured in 1796, a landmark of the Vendée Wars.
Marais Poitevin
45 kmThe Green Venice and its boat trips along the waterways.
The Vendée coast / Les Sables-d’Olonne
60 kmLes Sables-d’Olonne, home port of the Vendée Globe, and the long Atlantic beaches.
La Rochelle
75 kmThe Old Port, its medieval towers and arcaded streets.
Clemenceau-de Lattre National Museum
12 kmIn Mouilleron-en-Pareds, the birthplaces of Georges Clemenceau and Marshal de Lattre de Tassigny.
Less than 15 km away
Château de Sigournais
A medieval fortress on the estate’s doorstep.
Touchegray leisure park
A lake, walks and outdoor activities near Chantonnay.
Walking trails & Vendée Vélo
Footpaths and the “Vendée Vélo” cycle routes, straight from the manor.
Bazoges-en-Pareds keep
12 kmA medieval keep and its medieval-style garden.
And many other places to discover in the surrounding area.
Where to dine?
We do not serve dinner at the manor, but picnic tables in the grounds, a fridge and a microwave are at your disposal. And the region is rich in good tables: here are our favourite addresses.
Traditional cuisine
Le Clemenceau
Chantonnay · 4 km
A Maître Restaurateur since 2019, working only with fresh, raw, seasonal produce.
Bistro
O P’ti Bistrot
Chantonnay · 4 km
Inventive, generous home-made cooking that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce.
Crêperie
La Crêperie
Chantonnay · 4 km
A popular crêperie in a pleasant setting.
Farm brewery
La Stabul — Ferme brasserie La Muette
4 km
Pizzeria · bar · brasserie
L’Omnibus
Chantonnay · 4 km
Tapas, charcuterie boards, pizzas and traditional dishes in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
L’Auberge du Donjon
Bazoges-en-Pareds · 12 km
La Morlière
Sigournais
Asian cuisine
Le Palais Phimket
Chantonnay
Les Trois Piliers
Le Boupère · 16 km
Where are we?
The Manoir de Ponsay is in Chantonnay, in the Vendée, halfway between St Mars des Prés and Puybelliard. Puy du Fou is 30 km away.
Chantonnay · Vendée
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Getting here
- Chantonnay station 4 km
- La Roche-sur-Yon station 30 km
- Nantes-Atlantique airport 75 km
- La Rochelle airport 75 km
- A83 motorway — exit 6 Bournezeau or exit 5 Les Essarts