Things to see and do La Roche-Sur-Yon

On 8,000 m², the Cyel brings together the Conservatory, the School of Art and an exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art. Its ambition is to offer young people and adults the possibility of learning about artistic practices and discovering works and artists. Designed by the architect Daniel Rubin, the building has a 297-seat auditorium with a single-storey stage, 59 music classrooms, 2 theatre studios, 2 dance studios and 6 rooms for the Art School. The auditorium also hosts concerts and shows for young audiences.

La Roche-sur-Yon is home to a popular café called Cafés Albert la Boutik. This café is a roaster that offers in-store shopping. Coffee lovers can find a wide selection of ground, bean, fair-trade and organic coffees, as well as teas and accessories. La Boutik also offers expert advice to help customers make their choices and discover new coffee flavors from around the world. For fans of industrial tourism, it's possible to visit the inside of the café, where you can discover automatic production lines and an educational circuit. A factory store is also on site.

The agency's team is passionate and competent, and will give you the best possible advice when choosing your destination. Whether you're looking for an air trip, a coach tour, or a sea or river cruise, the agency offers a wide range of services to suit all types of traveler. You can also take advantage of tailor-made, à la carte or organized trips, with pick-up and drop-off as close as possible to your home. The agency works with renowned partners such as Fram, Kuoni, Look Voyages, Costa Croisières, Visiteurs and MSC Croisières, to offer you a varied choice of destinations.

The monastery was founded in Dreux in 1860 by the Sisters of Avignon. In 1940, the city was bombed. The community found refuge in Niort and then moved to Vouvant in the Vendée in 1941. At the Liberation, the monastery of Dreux, in too bad a state, was sold. The chapel of the monastery of Vouvant was consecrated in 1959. In 1997, the community moved to La Roche-sur-Yon at the suggestion of Bishop Garnier.

The Visitandines offer 3 possibilities of welcome:

On the one hand in a monastic hostel on the^1st floor, without lift. Meals are provided (you can also organise your own meals with a minimum of equipment: fridge, microwave oven and heating cupboard). The stay is from 1 to 8 days. Welcome for ladies and gentlemen. And also an independent house (Bethany).

And on the other hand, a special welcome to the Visitation order, in enclosure, for ladies, young girls or religious. These retreatants have their meals with the community and have access to the monastery grounds. They are free to organize their day. They are asked to respect silence and to spend the duration of their stay in the enclosure, which is a maximum of 8 days. The chapel is open to all from 6.45 am to 7 or 8 pm. Reception: 5 rooms in the enclosure and 5 rooms outside the enclosure, one of which has two beds, on the^first floor, without lift. In a monastic hostel for stays of 8 days maximum + the Bethany house with 4 rooms (kitchen, living room, garden) in autonomy.