
Top 15 Attractions in La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Although La Roche-sur-Yon has been inhabited since medieval times, the town’s significant chapter began on May 24, 1804, when Napoleon enacted an Imperial decree that established a new urban center. The result was La Roche-sur-Yon, a meticulously planned grid layout centered around the visually striking Place Napoléon, constructed over a few decades.