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Vouvant and the Mélusine Tower
approx. 7.5 km
A fortified village on a bend of the Mère, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. The Mélusine Tower, a 36 m cylindrical keep, is the only relic of the Lusignan castle.
Château de la Goujonnerie: stay in a château at Loge-Fougereuse, in the Vendée
The Château de la Goujonnerie stands at Loge-Fougereuse, a small rural commune in the Vendée, a few kilometres from La Châtaigneraie and from Vouvant, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. According to the Expedia listing, the château offers individually decorated rooms, an outdoor pool, a sauna, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace.
At a glance
- Location
- Rue de la Goujonnerie, Loge-Fougereuse (Vendée, Pays de la Loire), in open countryside, about 5 km from La Châtaigneraie
- Accommodation
- Château described by Expedia as a rural property, with individually decorated rooms; some units have a kitchen area
- Highlights
- Outdoor pool (seasonal), sauna, restaurant, garden, terrace, picnic area, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10 from 58 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3–7 pm (no arrival outside these hours) · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- One dog allowed, with a nightly supplement · no lift · non-smoking property
Staying at the Château de la Goujonnerie: a country night in the Vendée
To stay at the Château de la Goujonnerie is to sleep in a country château, away from the bustle, in the south of the Vendée. The Expedia listing places it in a rural setting and mentions a garden, a terrace, a picnic area and a reception hall. Staff speak several languages and rooms are cleaned daily; laundry and dry-cleaning services are available.
Rooms are individually decorated, each with its own furniture. According to the listing they have a separate sitting area, sometimes a separate dining area, a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, blackout curtains, soundproofing and mosquito nets. Mineral water is provided free. Some units have a kitchen area with hob, oven, fridge, microwave and cookware.
For relaxation the listing names an outdoor pool, open seasonally, with loungers and parasols, and a sauna. A restaurant is listed on site. Meeting rooms are available, and e-bikes can be charged. There is no lift.
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Around the Château de la Goujonnerie: southern Vendée and its great sites
- 11th century – The church of Notre-Dame in Vouvant is begun from the 11th century, at the instigation of William the Great of Aquitaine.
- 1069 – Building of Saint-Vincent Abbey at Nieul-sur-l’Autise begins; it is declared a royal abbey in 1141.
- c. 1120 – The Benedictine abbey of Notre-Dame de L’Absie is founded.
- late 12th–early 13th century – The Mélusine Tower, keep of the Lusignan castle in Vouvant, is built.
- 1242 – Saint Louis gives thanks to God at Vouvant after his victory over the Lusignans.
- 1317 – The abbey church of Maillezais becomes a cathedral; the bishop’s seat remains there until 1648.
- 1827–1958 – Coal is mined in the Faymoreau basin, a story now told at the Mining Centre.
- 2000 – The Faymoreau Mining Centre opens; it becomes a Musée de France in 2002.
The sources consulted give neither the history of the Château de la Goujonnerie itself nor its date of construction, so this page describes the surrounding area. Loge-Fougereuse is a rural commune of 373 inhabitants (2023), whose church of Saint-Gilles is the main monument cited by Wikipedia.
Southern Vendée is rich in medieval heritage: fortified villages such as Vouvant, Romanesque abbeys such as Nieul-sur-l’Autise, the cathedral ruins at Maillezais and industrial memory at Faymoreau.
Facilities and services at the Château de la Goujonnerie
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); they may vary depending on the accommodation booked.
Rooms
- Individual decor and furniture
- Separate sitting area and dining area
- Private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, hairdryer
- Free mineral water
- Blackout curtains, mosquito nets and soundproofing
- Central heating
Kitchen (some units)
- Hob and oven
- Fridge and microwave
- Toaster and mixer
- Crockery and cookware
- Spices and cleaning products
Leisure & grounds
- Outdoor pool (seasonal), loungers and parasols
- Sauna
- Garden and terrace
- Picnic area
- Restaurant on site
Services
- Free parking without service (limited spaces)
- E-bike charging
- Meeting rooms and reception hall
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping, multilingual staff
Where the Château de la Goujonnerie is: between Vouvant and Fontenay-le-Comte
The château is on Rue de la Goujonnerie in Loge-Fougereuse, in the south-east of the Vendée. The commune belongs to the catchment area of La Châtaigneraie, about 5 km away. According to Expedia, Pouzauges station is 22 minutes by car. A car is the easiest way to explore the region.
Vouvant, with its ramparts and Mélusine Tower, is about 8 km away, as is the Faymoreau Mining Centre. Fontenay-le-Comte is some twenty kilometres off, with the abbeys of Nieul-sur-l’Autise and Maillezais further south, at the edge of the Marais Poitevin. Puy du Fou is some thirty kilometres to the north-west.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château de la Goujonnerie)
| Loge-Fougereuse (village) | approx. 400 m |
| La Châtaigneraie | approx. 5 km |
| Vouvant and the Mélusine Tower | approx. 7.5 km |
| Faymoreau Mining Centre | approx. 8.5 km |
| L'Absie (former abbey) | approx. 9.5 km |
| Fontenay-le-Comte | approx. 19 km |
| Nieul-sur-l'Autise Abbey | approx. 22 km |
| Maillezais Abbey | approx. 27 km |
| Puy du Fou | approx. 36 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the point given in the Expedia listing; the driving time to the station comes from the listing.
Things to see around the Château de la Goujonnerie
Faymoreau Mining Centre
approx. 8.5 km
A Musée de France opened in 2000 in the former glassworks dormitory. It recounts 130 years of coal mining in the Vendée and Deux-Sèvres, from 1827 to 1958.
Fontenay-le-Comte
approx. 19 km
A sub-prefecture in southern Vendée, built on a hillside above the Vendée river, the last foothill of the bocage. It makes a good stop on the way to the Marais Poitevin.
Saint-Vincent Abbey, Nieul-sur-l'Autise
approx. 22 km
A former Romanesque abbey in Poitou, begun in 1069 and made a royal abbey in 1141. Its Romanesque cloister has remained almost intact.
Maillezais Abbey
approx. 27 km
A former abbey church converted into a cathedral in 1317; the bishopric of Maillezais was seated here until 1648. The ruins can be visited at the edge of the Marais Poitevin.
Puy du Fou
approx. 36 km
A leisure park founded in 1989 at Les Epesses in the Vendée, staging history through shows that combine animals, special effects and pyrotechnics. La Cinéscénie has run since 1978.
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Who is the Château de la Goujonnerie for?
Couples
A country château with a pool, a sauna and a restaurant on site: a calm setting for a weekend for two in the Vendée.
History lovers
Vouvant, Nieul-sur-l’Autise and Maillezais make a medieval route within an hour’s drive.
Families & friends
Some units have a kitchen area and a separate dining space; Puy du Fou and the Marais Poitevin are within day-trip distance.
Meetings & team stays
The listing mentions meeting rooms and a reception hall, handy for a seminar in the countryside.
Good to know before booking the Château de la Goujonnerie
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 7 pm; arrival outside these hours is not possible. Check-out is at 11 am.
- One dog is allowed, with a nightly supplement and possible restrictions; assistance animals are exempt from charges. For details, contact the property via the booking confirmation.
- Parking is free, without service, with a limited number of spaces.
- There is no lift.
- The property is non-smoking; the outdoor pool is open seasonally.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château de la Goujonnerie?
Yes. The Château de la Goujonnerie in Loge-Fougereuse can be booked via Expedia. The listing describes it as a château in a rural setting, with a restaurant and outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, one dog at most is accepted, with a nightly supplement and possible restrictions. Assistance animals are exempt from charges.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool, open depending on the season, with loungers and parasols. The listing also mentions a sauna.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm to 7 pm, with no arrival outside these hours. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, the Expedia listing mentions a restaurant on site.
What is there to see near the Château de la Goujonnerie?
Vouvant and the Faymoreau Mining Centre are about 8 km away, Fontenay-le-Comte about twenty kilometres, Maillezais Abbey about thirty and Puy du Fou about 36 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château de la Goujonnerie listing on Expedia.
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