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Place Napoléon Must-see
A vast central square adorned with the equestrian statue of Napoleon I, the heart of the grid plan willed by the emperor.
See on the map →A new town created by Napoleon to pacify the Vendée after the Revolution, La Roche-sur-Yon preserves a grid street plan unique in France.
Looking for things to do in La Roche-sur-Yon, places to visit near La Roche-sur-Yon or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open La Roche-sur-Yon on the interactive mapThe 6 must-see places in La Roche-sur-Yon
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Saint-Louis Church of La Roche-sur-Yon
A 19th-century neoclassical church, part of the town's Napoleonic urban plan.
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The National Stud of La Roche-sur-Yon
A historic equestrian institution founded by Napoleon, as part of the town's urban plan.
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The Napoleonic Urban Plan of La Roche-sur-Yon
A town rebuilt from scratch by order of Napoleon I, with its broad star-shaped avenues.
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The Animals of the Square
A trail of mechanical animals and fountains bringing the vast Place Napoléon to life in the heart of the town.
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The Vendée Stud
A 19th-century stud farm with elegant stables, the setting for equestrian shows and events.
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