Dompierre-sur-Yon

Dompierre-sur-Yon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownDompierre-sur-YonMouilleron-le-Captif at 6 km
Insee code85081La Ferrière at 6.1 km
Postcode85170Belleville-sur-Vie at 6.1 km
Latitude46.7382560La Merlatière at 7.1 km
Longitude-1.3847989Boulogne at 7.9 km
AltitudeFrom 56 to 94 metersLa Roche-sur-Yon at 8.2 km
Surface33.60 km²Saligny at 8.4 km
Population3886 inhabitantsSaint-Denis-la-Chevasse at 9.6 km
Density115 inhabitants/km²La Génétouze at 9.9 km
Chief townLa Roche-sur-Yon (at 8.8 km)Le Poiré-sur-Vie at 10 km
DepartmentVendéeLa Chaize-le-Vicomte at 10.1 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located in the heart of the Vendée near La Roche-sur-Yon, 65 km from Nantes and 35 km of coastline.

Already inhabited in the Neolithic period, the remaining vestiges of that era.

The town dates from the Gallo-Roman.

Around a priory in the Middle Ages, has built a town, unfortunately all traces of the priory have disappeared.

The town has seen the passage of the infernal columns, and monuments were destroyed in 1793 during the Vendée wars.

An FFI maquis was formed in 1944 and airdrops of weapons took place.

Airport Dompierre is very active, light aircraft, gliding, parachuting, scheduled to Nantes.


SIGHTSEEING

The church of Saint-Pierre (1881).

The bridge of flat stones, Neolithic, and its path.

Fords flat stones and the city center dating both from time immemorial.

The Chapel of the Margerie, built on a site of pagan worship, was destroyed by the infernal columns in 1793 and rebuilt in 1844.

The stele commemorating the airdrops of weapons to FFI in 1944 wooden Gas.

The pond Malvoisine and a nice walking trail.

The airfield, the glider, his parachute.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

La Roche-sur-Yon and the place Napoleon.

Papon mill dam with beautiful hiking trails, 13 km of happiness!

Forest Aizenay and monument to the five American airmen who crashed their bomber in 1944.

The memorial and historial wars of Vendee to Lucs-sur-Boulogne and visit the chapel of Little-Luc in which 560 people were massacred.

The 35 km coastline, not to mention Les Sables d'Olonne, St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and their ports.

The island of Noirmoutier to an hour's drive and the passage du Gois.

Le Puy du Fou, a must.

A bike path going around the Vendee, 1000 km tarred without a car!

And for lovers of history, you are in the heart of the wars of Vendee, "400,000 dead" over 830 municipalities and four departments not to mention the religious wars, the various invasions of the Vikings.

PHOTOS
Bridge of flat stones, Neolithic
 
St. Peter's Church Dompierre-sur-Yon
Stained glass windows of the church of Dompierre
 
Ford flat stones, Neolithic
Trail, Neolithic, leading to flat stones
 
Chapel Margerie
Old ford center
 
memorial stone to airdrops of weapons to FFI in 1944
Lake of the Malvoisine
 
Airport Dompierre-sur-Yon
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Alambic
Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne
Restaurant Pizzeria the Alambic. In an old house dating back over three centuries, traditional cuisine of France and Poland. But also pizzas for fans of Italian cuisine. 3 dining rooms,...
Located 14.4 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
The Logis De L'Anguiller    
9.8
Chauché
Perfect for Puy de Fou only 25 km. We are in a small village about 5 minutes from the A87 motorway. Logis eels, built in 1697, is the main house in a small village in the quiet of the...
Located 12.8 km from Dompierre-sur-Yon59 € the double room 
La Belle Vue des Arbres    
10
Chauché
25 km from the puy du fou, ellen and Malcolm invite you to experience the calm of their bed and breakfast property, surrounded by flowers, situated overlooking a woody hill and bordered...
Located 13.3 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 49 € to 55 € the double room 
Logis la folie    
9.7
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Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais
The Logis Madness XIXth century offers three guest rooms, tastefully decorated differently and so you can stay comfortably in a green setting. The pretty village of Mareuil is 1 km...
Located 25 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 55 € to 70 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L'Andoussiere
Saint-André-Treize-Voies
The house is a restored 4 bedroom farmhouse situated in a village of 45 inhabitants. It is an easy 45-50 minute drive to the Vendeen coast and also the Puy de Fou. There is a large...
Located 23 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 550 € to 1300 € per week 
Gite du Bois Maurice
Bessay
Single storey cottage in the countryside, is near the owners with access to parking and garden independent. Garden furniture barbecue.
Located 25 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 250 € to 280 € per week 
Le hameau de la marionniere  
9.6
Montaigu
In 3000 ownership of SQM in nature in the middle of a wooded park, but nearby (about 200 m) of new inter-pool (indoor and outdoor pool with slide) ; beautiful chalet with 2 rooms plus...
Located 27 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 220 € to 395 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la foret    
8.4
Aizenay
In a quiet 20 acres of recreational green edge of a forest of 450 ha.
Located 15.6 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 13.20 € to 16.50 € per day 
La venise du bocage    
9.2
Nesmy
Located at the crossroads of beach and the grove, the site offers nature and tranquility 20 minutes from the sea, heated pool, fishing pond 6000 m², free tennis, playground, petanque,...
Located 16.6 km from Dompierre-sur-YonFrom 13 € to 13.70 € per day 
Camping le Hameau du Petit Lay    
8.5
Mouchamps
Small family campsite, ideal for your holidays green Vendée. 15 wooden cabins open year round. Swimming pool, playground, ping pong, volleyball, hiking, TV room, children's enterta...
Located 25 km from Dompierre-sur-Yon11 € per day 

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HOTELS
Première Classe La Roche Sur Yon - Mouilleron Le Captif     
6.4
La Roche-sur-Yon
Set to the north of the town, just a few minutes from the centre, the Première Classe hotel is easily accessible from the A83 motorway. The Première Classe La Roche sur Yon-Mouilleron...
Located 3.9 km from Dompierre-sur-YonRoom from 39 €
Etap Hotel La Roche Sur Yon     
7.7
Mouilleron-le-Captif
The hotel Etap Hotel La Roche Sur Yon is located in the north of the city of La Roche Sur Yon and offers comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms are modern and equipped...
Located 4.1 km from Dompierre-sur-YonRoom from 45 €
Hotel Ibis La Roche Sur Yon     
8
La Roche-sur-Yon
Located near the Flanneries Business Centre, in Vendée, The Ibis La Roche sur Yon hotel is ideal for people who are looking for comfort and good prices. Guest rooms are equipped with...
Located 4.3 km from Dompierre-sur-YonRoom from 59 €

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Residhotel Les Jardins de l'Amirauté
This Residhotel is located in Les Sables d'Olonne, just a few steps from the marina. It features a landscaped garden and...
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