In 1804 when the town of la roche-sur-yon was founded by napoleon i, it was simply an isolated village. today la roche-sur-yon is the principal town of the vendee region and is renowned for its spectacular growth, making it a new town of the 21st century.
Facing the atlantic ocean, at the heart of the côte de lumière, the commune of saint-hilaire-de-riez enjoys an exceptional position, providing to its visitors the diversity and richness of its protected natural areas.
