Published on 31 March 2026
Spring break in La Roche-sur-Yon: the 2026 program
During spring break in La Roche-sur-YonThe Tourist Office – Destination La Roche-sur-Yon offers a rich and varied program to discover the destination in a different way. Heritage, nature, art, gastronomy, shows and entertainment punctuate the month of April, with activities for families, the curious, walkers and culture enthusiasts.
Guided tours and more guided tours!
First, the visit Discovering La Roche-sur-Yon This tour allows you to explore the iconic sites of this Napoleonic city. Monuments, historical anecdotes, and well-kept secrets punctuate this discovery of the city center. This tour takes place Mondays, April 20th and 27th, 10h30 to 12h, at the rate of €9 full price et €5 reduced rate.
Discovering La Roche-sur-Yon
Next, the program of Spring Break highlights a new feature around the Saint-Louis church. With the visit History and restorationVisitors discover the history of the building, its construction, and the restoration work. This tour is offered Friday, April 17 et Wednesday, April 22, within 16 to 17 hours, at the rate of €5 full price et €3 reduced rate.
History & Restoration
Another highlight was theascent of the north tower offers an exceptional tour. Participants start at the base of the organ, pass through the roof structure, and reach the top of the tower. This activity takes place Saturdays, April 18th and 25th, 17 to 17 hours 45/XNUMX, With a single price of 5 €Other dates are also planned for May. May 9, 16 and 30, at the same time.
Ascent of the north tower
Around gastronomy:
spring break in La Roche-sur-Yon They also involve indulgence. The program offers a culinary workshop Led by a professional dietitian, this workshop will teach you how to prepare beautiful appetizer platters with vegetables. It will be held Saturday April 18, within 10 to 12 hours, and he is free.
Culinary workshop
Furthermore, one outing not to be missed is A Story to SavorThis gourmet guided tour combines historical facts with tastings at shops in downtown La Roche-sur-Yon. It takes place Friday, April 24, 10 to 12 hours 30/XNUMX, at the rate of €15.
A Delicious History
Nature outings in the Little Corners of Paradise of La Roche-sur-Yon!
Moreover, the spring break in La Roche-sur-Yon They also give pride of place to nature. Visitors can follow Jean-Yves, nature guide, in the heart of the destination's natural spaces, with suggested outings within 14 to 16 hoursThe rates are set at €7 full price et €5 reduced rate.
The program includes:
- The remarkable trees of La Roche-sur-Yon – Tuesday, April 14
- In search of otter tracks – Riot du Plessis – Monday, April 20
- Papon North and the village of La Berthelière – Tuesday, April 21
- The Chaos of Piquet – Thursday, April 23nd
- On the pollarded tree trail – Nesmy – Tuesday, April 28
- The Fairy Rock at the Chaos of Piquet – Wednesday, April 29
- Around the Shepherd of the Necks – on Thursday April 30.
Each month, Little corners of paradise in La Roche-sur-Yon offer a free one-hour ride, within 14 to 15 hours, to discover the natural spaces of the destination.
Around art...
For these holidays, the Tourist Office is also highlighting local skills and artistic encounters. The outing The sculptor of the Chaos of Piquet This unique outing offers the opportunity to meet an artist inspired by the Piquet Valley. Wednesday, April 15, within 14 to 16 hoursand she is for free.
The sculptor of the Chaos of Piquet
In the same vein, the visit to the Nesmy Pottery offers an authentic immersion into the world of an iconic family business since 1840This visit takes place Thursday, April 16nd, within 14 to 16 hours, at the rate of €5 full price et €3 reduced rate.
Nesmy's Pottery
The Fantastic Quest
Following the success of volume 1, “The Alchemist’s Secret”, The Fantastic Quest signs his big comeback Saturday, April 11, 2026 à La Roche-sur-Yon, in the heart of the city center. A life-size mystery game that blends puzzles, immersion, and discovery of urban heritage — with a simple promise: to live an adventure in the city, like in a choose-your-own-adventure book.
The shows that await you!
