Martinet has a distinctive bocage landscape with numerous wooded areas and old, largely unchanged paths. When planning your own trip, you can choose to rent a holiday apartment in Martinet.
Nature
The Zone de Loisirs des Ouches du Jaunay in Martinet covers seven hectares along the Jaunay River and has a discovery trail.
The Sentier des Chênes-lièges is an 11-kilometre trail that begins and ends at the Zone de Loisirs des Ouches du Jaunay in Martinet; along the way are the Château de la Malvergne and the Pierre du Chevalier à Garreau.
Martinet has numerous mountain bike trails, cycle paths and routes for cycling excursions.
The Les Ouches pond in Martinet is reserved exclusively for fishing.
The Sentier du Coudray is a largely shaded nature trail; near the Chapelle de Garreau there is an opportunity to stop for a picnic, and traces of small game can be observed along the way.
The Jaunay River forms the boundary between Martinet and the neighbouring municipality of La Chapelle-Hermier; its banks are used for recreation and fishing.
History and Culture
The Église Saint-Pierre in Martinet was partially destroyed during the Revolution and rebuilt in the Neo-Romanesque style in the second half of the 19th century.
The Feu de la Saint-Jean in Martinet has been held since 2009 with a communal meal and a concert, attracting more than 1,000 people.
The old washhouse in Martinet was restored in summer 2003 through a youth project and is located in a place characterised by bocage landscape.
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame des Fontenelles is located in the vicinity of Martinet.
Other Places
The Château de La Brossardière, a château, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
The Château du Plessis, a château, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
The Château des Oudairies, a château, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
The Plage de Sauveterre, a beach, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
The Plage du Veillon, a beach, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
Square Bayard, a garden, is located in the wider region around Martinet.
The Jardins de la Préfecture de la Vendée, a garden complex, are located in the wider region around Martinet.
Other places: Saint-Maixent-Sur-Vie, La Chapelle-Hermier, Venansault, Cugand, Chavagnes-les-Redoux, Le Champ-Saint-Père, Saint-Mesmin, Landeronde
