Contents (10 sections)
- At a glance
- A typical noble house of Bas-Poitou
- 1796: the capture of General Charette
- What is there to see? 9 furnished rooms
- The interactive area dedicated to the Vendée leader
- The walled garden and 48 hectares of nature
- Escape game, exhibition and end-of-year festivities
- Opening hours, prices and opening dates
- Getting there, restaurant and practical information
- Your questions about the Logis de la Chabotterie
The Logis de la Chabotterie stands in Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, in the bocage countryside south of Montaigu. General Charette was captured here on 23 March 1796, an episode that marked the end of the Vendée uprising. The site is owned by the Departmental Council and includes a furnished house, an interactive area, an enclosed garden and 48 hectares of woodland. Admission costs €8 for adults and is free for children under 10. From the campsite on the Vendée coast, Au Bois des Biches, the journey takes around one hour by car. It combines easily with a day out inland.
Key points to remember
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | La Chabotterie, Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, 85260 Montréverd |
| History | Capture of the Royalist leader on 23 March 1796 |
| What to see | 9 furnished rooms, interactive area, enclosed garden, 48 ha of woodland and meadows |
| Time needed | 1 hr 30 to 2 hrs, longer if you walk the 5.6 km trail |
| Prices | €8 adults (€10 during the summer show), €6 ages 10 to 17, free for under-10s |
| Off-season opening hours | 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays outside school holidays |
| From the campsite | About 55 km, or one hour by car |
A typical noble house of Bas-Poitou
The Departmental Council dates its construction to the mid-15th century. The complex follows the Bas-Poitou style: a main house, servants’ quarters and farm buildings arranged around a courtyard.
The house changed its look between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. A four-storey corner pavilion appeared, followed by a fortified square tower dated 1611. It still bears the coat of arms of the Bourbon-Chabot family. A neo-Renaissance chapel completed the ensemble in the 19th century.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 25 July 1958. The protection covers the north pavilion, its corner towers, the main courtyard and the entrance postern gate. The owner, the Conseil départemental, restored it in 1992 and 1993, with the aim of returning it to how it looked before the Revolution.
1796: the capture of General Charette
During the War in the Vendée, Republican troops briefly occupied the house in 1794. The command room recalls this episode. Two years later, François-Athanase Charette de La Contrie had been hunted for weeks. On 23 March 1796, the soldiers of General Travot captured him in the neighbouring woods. The royalist leader was shot in Nantes, at Place Viarme, six days later. His death brought an end to the uprising that had begun in 1793. His motto remains famous: “Often fought, sometimes beaten, never defeated.”
What is there to see? 9 furnished rooms
The tour unfolds in three stages: the interior, the interactive area, then the outdoors. Inside, 9 period rooms are spread over three floors. The furniture is authentic and dates from before 1790. The curators chose it based on the house’s archive inventories. On the ground floor you will find the portrait gallery, the drawing room, the dining room and the kitchen. The first floor houses the chapel, a bedroom and the command room. The second floor reveals a scholar’s study and the attic, beneath the original timber roof frame. Each room has a touchscreen lectern with 360° views and information sheets on the objects. In this way, the daily life of a noble family on the eve of the Revolution comes back to life.
The interactive area devoted to the Vendée leader
Around fifteen display islands trace the general’s life, from his family’s origins to his execution. The tour combines mobile audio, videos and giant projections of battles. A 3D reconstruction of his face often leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
The walled garden and 48 hectares of nature
The walled garden has been recreated in the spirit of the 17th and 18th centuries. A central well separates the ornamental garden from the vegetable garden. The former is laid out with box-hedge parterres and aromatic plants, the latter with its vegetables and cut flowers.
There are more than 120 varieties of flowers, pergolas of old roses and two Renaissance pavilions. One rare detail catches the eye: a ha-ha, a ditch that encloses the garden without blocking the view.
All around, 48 hectares of woodland, hedgerows and meadows have been classed as a sensitive natural area since 1995. The Issoire stream runs through them and 53 species of birds nest here. A waymarked trail, 5.6 km long, leads to the cross marking the spot where the general was arrested.
Visitors’ favourite
The 3D reconstruction of the general’s face brings a figure often reduced to his legend vividly to life.
Escape game, exhibition and end-of-year festivities
The site offers activities for families all year round. Children can, for example, follow “Le Trésor de Charette”, a treasure hunt in the grounds. “Les petits pas du logis” welcomes the youngest visitors from age 3. An escape game, “La Dernière Traque”, recreates the pursuit of 23 March 1796 in the courtyard. The game lasts one hour, is for 2 to 6 players and costs €85 per team.
The exhibition by the painter Raphaël Toussaint, “Regards sur la Vendée”, can be seen until 15 November 2026. It is included in the entry ticket.
In December, “Noël à la Chabotterie” brings the house to life from 18 to 20 December 2026. An immersive Christmas show is also staged over several weekends, then from 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Good to know
The Pass Vendée gives you unlimited access for a year to 9 sites run by the Departmental Council, including the Historial. It costs €25 for adults and €18 for ages 6 to 17.
Opening hours, prices and opening dates
The site is open from February to December and closes every year in January. Opening times vary by season.
| When | Opening times |
|---|---|
| February, March, October to December | 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays outside school holidays |
| April, May and September | Every day |
| June and late summer | 10:00-18:00 |
| From 11 July to 23 August | 10:00-19:00 |
The ticket office closes 45 minutes before closing time. Tickets remain valid until the evening. During the All Saints’ school holidays, from 19 October to 1 November 2026, the site is open every day. As for prices, admission costs €8 for adults and €6 for ages 10 to 17. During the summer show, these prices rise to €10 and €8. Children under 10 get in free, as do all visitors on European Heritage Days. Conditions change from one year to the next. The official website for the Departmental Council’s cultural sites has the latest information.
Getting there, restaurant and practical information
The site is just south of Montaigu, on the expressway towards La Roche-sur-Yon. Take the A83, leave at Montaigu, then follow the signs for ‘Logis de la Chabotterie’. It takes about 20 minutes from La Roche-sur-Yon and 50 minutes from Puy du Fou.
Practical information
- Free parking for cars and coaches
- No dogs allowed, for hygiene and safety reasons
- Limited accessibility in the old building; the exhibition space is accessible and wheelchairs are available to borrow
- Shop with drinks, salads, hot meals and ice creams, plus picnic areas
There is no restaurant on site. Two places to eat can be found nearby: L’Orée de la Chabotterie and Le Relais de Charette.This outing pairs well with a day of heritage sightseeing. Our selection of the most beautiful castles in Vendée makes it easy to extend your discoveries. Between the ocean and the bocage countryside, the campsite near Puy du Fou places La Chabotterie just an hour away by road.
A tip from the campsite team
In the morning, the interior is quieter. You can then explore the walled garden and the cross trail, before the 12:30 break.
Your questions about the Logis de la Chabotterie
Where is the Logis de la Chabotterie?
In Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, in the municipality of Montréverd (85260). It is located south of Montaigu, around 55 km from the campsite by road.
What historic event took place at La Chabotterie?
General Charette was captured here on 23 March 1796. He was shot in Nantes six days later, which marked the end of the uprising.
How much does it cost to get in?
€8 for adults and €6 for ages 10 to 17. Admission is free for children under 10. Prices rise to €10 and €8 during the summer show.
Is the site open in winter?
Yes, until 31 December, except 25 December. It closes on Tuesdays outside school holidays, and then for the whole of January.
Can I bring my dog?
No, pets are not allowed. This rule applies to the buildings, the garden and the park.
Who wrote this article?
Article written by the team at Camping Au Bois des Biches, a 4-star campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, in the Vendée. Information checked in October 2026 against official sources. Opening times and prices may change. Sources consulted:
- Vendée Department, Logis de la Chabotterie (nossites.vendee.fr)
- Vendée Department, Le Pass Vendée (nossites.vendee.fr)
- Ministry of Culture, Mérimée database entry PA00110264 (pop.culture.gouv.fr)
- Wikipedia, Logis de la Chabotterie (fr.wikipedia.org)
