Discover the natural and historical heritage of Brem sur Mer on this FFRandonnée-approved walk.

Between vineyards and the countryside, Brem-sur-Mer reveals all the richness of its cultural and natural heritage. The route takes you past a number of wine estates, where you can meet the winegrowers of the Fief de Brem.

You'll appreciate the changing scenery, with the environment constantly changing between large plots of vines and typical bocage landscapes. Welcome to the exceptional terroir of Brem, the vineyard of the Côte de Lumière.

Follow the yellow signs from Brem town hall (centre bourg).
At the start of the trail, at the end of the town hall, there is a sign showing the precise route. Then head towards the Place des Anciens Combattants to start seeing the yellow signposts on the posts leading to the Rue des Alouettes.

Detailed route map on the back of the Brem town map (yellow-orange dotted line), available from the Mairie and the Tourist Office.

Things to see and do along the way: visits and tastings at the many wine estates in the Brem area.

Nearby:
- the church of Saint Nicolas de Brem, an 11th-century Romanesque gem
- the typical village district of La Gachère
There are a number of information points in the commune to help you discover the local heritage.

Yours steps

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1 From Brem sur Mer town hall, towards the Pôle Médical car park, turn right off rue Clémenceau into rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, then turn left into rue des Alouettes. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead, then turn right before the fire station onto the Chemin des Terres Jaunes.

2 Cross the road and continue along the path. At the crossroads, turn right and then after 100m turn left onto the Chemin du Puits Charraud. When you reach the village of La Mignotière, walk past the 2 wineries and continue along the private road to Les Garennes: vines on your right.

3 Before the crossroads with the main road, take the track on your right and continue for 2km along the chemin de la Plançonnière to la Primaudière. When you reach the crossroads, continue straight on along chemin des chaumelles. Then, at the crossroads, turn right onto chemin des Bardinières and then chemin des grands exploits, passing a farm. After 350 m, turn left.

4 At the end of the path, turn right and continue along the chemin de la Salibaudière and then the chemin de la Mulnière and its farm. After passing over the ruisseau de la Corde (you are now in Vairé), continue for 750 m and turn right. Cross the stream again towards the hamlet of La Corde, and join the Chemin des Chênes and then the Chemin de la Corde.

5 At the stop sign, turn left onto the main road and then right onto the Chemin du Menhir. On the right, in a field, you can see the Menhir de la Crulière, a listed monument, and discover its legend. The route continues in the direction of La Crulière. Turn left and you'll see Brem's highest viewpoint, 50 metres above sea level (sea behind the village of Brem, and the Olonne forest to the left), then continue along the Chemin du Grippou, a very pleasant walk through the heart of the vineyards.

6 When you reach La Mignotière, turn left into chemin du Champ Clairet, then chemin des Cabots, then back into chemin des Terres Jaunes, then rue des Alouettes.

7 Back in the town centre, discover the Church of Saint Martin de Brem sur Mer, a former pilgrimage chapel.

8 After the walk, you can visit the Romanesque abbey church of Saint-Nicolas-de-Brem, one of the oldest churches in the Vendée, less than 1 km away.

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