La Roche-sur-Yon

• Circuit Napoleon: Discover the time of the trip architectural and urban heritage of the historic center of La Roche-sur-Yon through 3 routes: routes of the ancient city, golf city Napoleonic route around the station. Information from the Tourist Office.
• Napoleon Place: This place embodies the choice of the emperor plans and urban policy. It is the center of the pentagon center well marked by his statue raised with respect to the boulevards. The four areas that connect to other cities La Roche-sur-Yon department lead instead and cut the city in many neighborhoods. The place itself gave an impression of excess, it occupies 2.6 hectares and is fully paved. Monuments around the square represent the workings of what "Machine Imperial" City Hall, Courthouse, (Conservatoire), Saint-Louis College Herriot. Initiated in 2012, the redevelopment of the site is part of a major redevelopment plan for downtown. The new site, designed by A. Chemetoff, provide a space largely vegetated with pools, a pedestrian crossing, a traffic calming. A true "living" in the city to stroll. Animals instead ... The brainchild of François Delarozière, artistic director of the company "La Machine", a fabulous bestiary mechanical drive will complement the future Napoleon Square. The origin of this bestiary is the history of the city, separated from the figure of Napoleon. Egyptian campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte and his love of beauty in art and nature inspire and direct tourism project designed by Delarozière. The future Napoleon place, a Nile crocodile 8 meters long, a camel or a sacred ibis will rub one little owl in ponds eco-designed. The bestiary is interactive because the public will directly move these mechanical sculptures operating knobs and levers melted in the plant environment surrounding the basins.
• Renaissance House, rue du Vieux-Marché: This very old house (1566) Italian architecture is a venue for exhibitions on the history of La Roche-sur-Yon and the aircraft manufacturer René Couzinet. Served by a narrow spiral staircase, it has beautiful granite fireplaces. Open during exhibitions and summer. Free admission. Tours available all year by appointment for groups. Information from the Heritage Association at Yonnais +33 2 51 46 14 47.
• Church of St. Louis, Napoleon Square: This major landmark of the city is characteristic of neoclassical architecture, which marks the end of the 17th and early 19th century. The engineers of the Highways adopted a plan type basical in reference to the Greek temple, does not provide the origin of side chapels. The nave is covered by a huge coffered ceiling painted in trompe-l'oeil trimmed rosettes. It features many furnishings including a polychrome wooden statue from the 14th century depicting Our Lady of La Roche. The Church of St. Louis has a remarkable way of the cross in the middle of the 19th century. Visit to the application to the Heritage Association at Yonnais +33 2 51 46 14 47.
• Municipal Theatre, Theatre Square: Built in 1846, its architecture refers to the ancient record and is a representative example of neoclassical architecture. Restored in 2004, it now offers a capacity of 373 seats.
• Rue du Roc: Overlooking the valley Yon on the ledge opposite the castle, this area houses the home of the Rock and the home of the Seneschal, whose terraced gardens dating from the first half of the 18th century.
• Neighborhood Clemenceau: Organized around the rue Clemenceau, the shopping district lies between Napoleon and the place instead of the Vendée. It offers a pleasant space for pedestrians and is a place of varied entertainment.
• Quartier des Halles: From the Middle Ages, rue du Vieux-Marché was the seat of the "crowd", traditional site of fairs and markets. The first hall designed by engineers and Duvivier Plessis in 1811, were built of brick and stone. The structural engineer Michelin has made 1887 new hall more spacious and bright. Refurbished in 2000, the new halls are equipped with a wide canopy. In the street-Guillemé Stéphane is a cascading fountain made by Gustave Tiffoche, installed during the construction of the district in 1980. At the end of the street from the market, you walk the floor halls, opposite the Rue du Vieux-Marché leads to the old town: Renaissance House, site of the Old Clock, rue de la Poste Letters, street La Roche-sur-Yon .
• Gueffier House: The House Gueffier is the only adobe house in the city. Its name comes from its last owner, André Gueffier (1900 - 1989), lawyer, politician and humanist. In its cozy interior, the surprise lies in the red walls, which contribute to the charm of the place. This house became an arts center in 2002 and a writing workshop.
• Museum: The museum La Roche-sur-Yon was created in the second half of the 19th century. Her areas of interest are painting and graphic arts from the 19th and contemporary photography.
• Gardens: The city has many gardens to stroll, rest or recreation. Information to the Town Hall or the Tourist Office.
• Haras de la Vendée:

• Haras de la Vendée, a cultural, heritage and tourism La Roche-sur-Yon was built in 1843. Today it is intended to convey his passion for horses through tours, educational workshops, demonstrations and horse-drawn carriage rides.
• It is open to the public from April 1 to June 30 and September on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14h to 18h. From 1 July to 31 August, the site is open every day from 10h to 19h without interruption. Thursday evening in the summer, an equestrian creation is given in 4.5 hectares of greenery in the heart of the city. About ten days in December, you'll find animations and Christmas show between 14h and 19h.
• Rates: 5 € / adult, 3 € / concessions and free for under 18.
• Out of season, the site can be visited freely, or with a guide on reservation +33 2 51 37 48 48 (2 € per person).
• The site entrance is located at 120 Boulevard La Roche-sur-Yon United States.

Every summer, many animations music, dance, theater, exhibitions ...

Leisure base Moulin Papon, valleys and Riallée Yon, hiking trails ... Information from the Tourist Office.