The Haras de Vendée (5km away)
In the heart of La Roche sur Yon, a 4.5-hectare park to share your passion for horses and introduce you to a culture with creative equestrian shows, a conservatory of horses from around the world and the expertise of the National Stud's saddlers and farriers.
Place Napoléon and the Zoo Mécanique (4 km away)
Some amazing animals have taken up residence in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, in the pools around Place Napoléon.
One of a kindThese funny mechanical animals are accessible free of charge all year round.
It's up to you and take command...
Le Potager extraordinaire (11 km away)
A bioclimatic greenhouse, plants of all kinds, an experimental vegetable garden, an exotic vegetable garden, oddities, a priceless collection of seeds (one of the largest in Europe) and, above all, workshops, themed trails and guided tours.
The park offers the widest range of food in France, with 60 unusual plants and more than 1,000 vegetables on display.
The park also has a play area for children and a mini farm with sheep, goats, donkeys, etc.
An outdoor catering area, including a top-of-the-range foodtruck, completes the offer.
PRICES: €14.50 full price, €10 concessions, €9 for under-15s and free for under-5s.
And indoors?
La Roche-sur-Yon offers a variety of indoor activities to make the most of rainy days. Here are a few suggestions:
Indoor leisure centres
Playbox : Located in Mouilleron-le-Captif, this 3,000 m² complex offers activities such as climbing, trampolining, a children's playground, squash, badminton and even an indoor beach park.
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City Zebras : In La Roche-sur-Yon, this 1,000 m² indoor playground offers fun structures for children, with an outdoor area open in summer.
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Sports and leisure
La Roche-sur-Yon ice rink : Enjoy a skating session with your family or friends.
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La Roche-sur-Yon swimming pool La Roche-sur-Yon: La Roche-sur-Yon boasts a modern pool complex with a Nordic pool, play area and spa. The Piscine Sud has a 25-metre pool and a relaxation area. Perfect for swimming, aquagym or family relaxation, summer or winter.
Funshine : This leisure park offers a range of activities including virtual reality, indoor football, bubble football, escape games, laser games, paintball, tree climbing, zip lines and much more. funshine.fr
In La Roche-sur-Yon, Escape If You Can is an immersive escape game where teams of 2 to 6 people have 60 minutes to solve puzzles and escape from themed rooms. The missions, such as "The Treasure of Montezuma", offer realistic settings and stimulating challenges.
Le HuddL is an innovative complex combining sport and business. With 2,500 m² dedicated to indoor sports, it offers four padel courts, three pickleball courts and two football5 courts. The remaining 500 m² is dedicated to businesses, with coworking spaces, offices to rent and a function room.
These options will allow you to spend a pleasant moment sheltered from the elements while discovering the cultural and leisure riches of La Roche-sur-Yon.
These options will allow you to spend a pleasant moment sheltered from the elements while discovering the cultural and leisure riches of La Roche-sur-Yon.
