Built in by Napoleon I, the town of La Roche-sur-Yon abounds in typical early 19th-century Neoclassical buildings. The isolated village that was La Roche-sur-Yon originally saw the rebirth 5 Prairial 12th 25 May due to the decision of Napoleon to create a new town of 15, inhabitants. Despite a difficult start, it continues from the July Monarchy to grow and the arrival of the railway in confirms this growth. Under the 3rd Republic, it reached the 10 inhabitants and its population is growing again after the post-war period.
In it merged with the neighboring communes of Bourg-sous-La Roche and St. Andrew Ornay it offers new opportunities for development. In twenty years, from to , the city increased from 20 to 48 With approximately 54, residents, the city continues today to equip and develop the quality of life and strengthening its attractiveness in the cultural, economic, commercial, academic The constant evolution of its road and rail infrastructure has enabled the isolation of La Roche-sur-Yon and access to a privileged central spot county: 20 minutes from the beach, close to major cities of the West, Nantes, Angers, Rennes, unless 3 hours from Paris.
This service quality participates truly give it its status as capital in Pays de la Loire and major projects undertaken to confirm its dynamism. Information from the Tourist Office. Virtual visit. Add to favourites Remove from favourites.
Add to itinerary Remove from itinerary. Have your say Add to itinerary Open map. Additional information La Roche-sur-Yon. Places of interest. Tourist Office of La Roche-sur-Yon. Municipal Museum of La Roche-sur-Yon. Racecourse of the Terres Noires. Skating Rink Arago. Abbey of the Fontenelles. Church Saint-Louis. Exhibition Park of La Roche-sur-Yon. Le Fuzz'Yon. Train station of La Roche-sur-Yon. Moulin-Papon leisure center. Georges Clemenceau's house.
A museum home to furniture and souvenirs of the French politician. Logis de la Chabotterie manor house. The Talmont-Saint-Hilaire castle. All restaurants around La Roche-sur-Yon. Clos de la Court d'Aron. All vacation rentals around La Roche-sur-Yon. Camping Campilo - Maeva. Camping Aubigny-Les Clouzeaux. Camping La Venise Du Bocage. All campsites around La Roche-sur-Yon. Mercure La Roche Sur Yon. All hotels around La Roche-sur-Yon. Related articles La Roche-sur-Yon. Poitou Guide to the territory - Tourism and staying here.
