Wander, we used to use Fontenay Le Comte for our shopping when we were at our gite in Damvix. We stopped off for lunch there last time we were in the area two years ago.
Do you know if they intend to sort out any sort of relief road for Marans as it always seems to be gridlocked every time we pass through. I've always wondered what the Marais Poitevin looks like in winter. I'd imagine it still looks pretty nice.
Good luck with the Mosquito on Saturday