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A park dedicated to equestrian arts. Visits are free (except for shows, which require a ticket). Unfortunately, there were no horses when I visited (September).

La Roche-sur-Yon station was opened in 1866 under the name "Napoléon-Vendée" by the Compagnie des chemins de fer de la Vendée. It was created when the line linking Nantes to La Rochelle and Tours opened, representing a major challenge in opening up the city and the growth of local commerce. Its establishment initially sparked local debates and required the mayor to intervene with Napoleon III to defend the city's interests. Located outside the main urban center for topographical reasons, the station encouraged the creation of a new district of hotels and shops linked to the railway. Over time, it has become an important regional railway hub, today served by several passenger and freight lines.

On Place Napoléon in La Roche-sur-Yon, thirteen mechanical animals made of wood and steel, designed by François Delarozière and the La Machine company, populate the pools and are free for the public to handle. This mechanical zoo brings together crocodiles, hippopotamuses, dromedaries, sacred ibises, otter, owls, flamingos, frogs, and Nile perches. Each animal has a control station that allows different parts of its body to be activated (wings, mouth, legs, etc.). Visitors, young and old, can bring these works to life using hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems. The animals spit water, move, or interact according to the wishes of passersby. The activity is designed to be interactive, fun, and educational, supervised by "veterinarians" to guide visitors. The animals are inspired by a bestiary that is half-Egyptian and half-Vendean, paying homage to local history and biodiversity.

This old mill, which has been restored, dominates a hill which culminates at 103m and offers a view of the village of Sainte Cécile.

Renovated castle, to be visited during Heritage Days

From Belleville to the total station at the entrance to La Roche, little frequented

This castle dating from the 12th century, gained importance in the 16th century when it experienced its greatest feats of arms, before becoming an agricultural farm in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Set of ruins of a feudal castle built over several eras, but mainly dating back to the 12th century. It now houses a leisure park.