A hippopotamus, a crocodile, an owl, a Nile perch, a camel and pink flamingos are each connected to a control centre that allows the public to move each part of the animal for a result that's almost better than the real thing. Kids love it! Master chocolatier Patrick Gelencser , one of the best in France, has set up a museum in La Roche-sur-Yon that showcases the history of cacao, from its Mayan origins to today. A visit to savour through six different "worlds" filled with multimedia devices, fun displays and delightful tastings.
At the end of their tour, visitors can watch the chocolate makers at work. Founded in , the prestigious institution still features people and horses in a magnificent 1-acre park that celebrates the equestrian arts. Visitors can watch demonstrations, discover the secrets of the site , climb into horse-drawn carriages, explore the stables and even watch working sessions with commentary. In the heart of the old district of La Roche-sur-Yon, it is one of the oldest buildings in the city.
The inscription on the facade dates this house from , making it one of the few complete houses before Napoleon! It is located on the Place de la Vieille Horloge, which takes its name from a very high 9m which was destroyed in The Renaissance House now hosts permanent exhibitions.
Here, the river sometimes creates torrents that beat against the stones and granite blocks between the ruins of the windmills and spinning mills. A magical place imbued with legends that conjure up Gargantua, water nymphs or the famous "giant's cooking pot" pools clear for all to see!
Photo A. Photo S. Photo P. Photo Ph. Also read. Maison Renaissance The Maison Renaissance is a 16th-century residence that dominates the Place de la Vieille Horloge, the heart of the old town. Vallee verte de l'Yon It is the nurturing mother of the private and family vegetable gardens that dot its banks.
