Discovery of La Roche-sur-Yon
For a day in the city, go to La Roche-sur-Yon ! Prefecture of the Vendée, La Roche-sur-Yon owes its current appearance to Napoleon I. In 1804, he transformed this small town into a modern city.
You will therefore find the emperor not only through the equestrian statue in the heart of the city, but also through the neoclassical public buildings and the organization of the streets in a checkerboard pattern. History buffs can follow the audio-guided circuit "In the Footsteps of Napoleon".
Our favorite
The Place Napoléon shelters in its water basins an astonishing and unique bestiary in France. 13 in number, Place animals constitute a fabulous mechanical zoo who needs visitors to live.
We love to operate joysticks, levers and buttons to animate the hippopotamus, the otter and their companions. A activity fun to do absolutely!
The Yon Valley
Around La Roche-sur-Yon, the Yon river and its valley invite you to walk and contemplate. Taking its source in the Vendée bocage, this river runs along several picturesque sites. The most magical is the Picket Chaos. The river then weaves between many granite boulders thrown there by a giant, creating a perfect setting for local legends.
