| LA GARNACHE |
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59.48 km² |
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4 524 Garnachois |
Within the confines of Vendee and Loire Atlantique, La Garnache, the second municipality of the district, offers to nature lovers the calm of the 'Bocage Vendeen' near the sea.
On 14th March 1793, the knight Francois Athanase Charrette was staying in his property of Fontclose (no visit) when peasants who revolted against the Paris government decisions came and took him as their leader. It was the beginning of a 3 years' battle. Captured by 'Hoche', he was shot on 29th March 1796 at Viarme in Nantes.
- Notre Dame church
- The medieval Castle
- The Chapel Notre Dame De La Victoire
- The Past and Tradition museum
- Leisure parc : near the town, a lake of 3.54 hectares allows fishing. Relaxation, walk and picnic tables are also available.
- Many footpaths in the municipality
- During summer: come and visit "La Maison du Pays" (the country house) where you will discover many tournaments such as amateur painters, pictures, local artists…
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Town hall : +33 (0)2.51.93.11.08
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