Vendee region
Main towns: La Roche sur Yon & Niort
Average annual temperature: 8ºC to
25ºC
On the west coast of France, the
Vendée’s wild coastline has mile upon
mile of golden sandy beaches sloping into the
Atlantic sea, fabulous dunes and fragrant pinewoods.
Perfect for water-sports or relaxing in the sun, it
has as many hours of sunshine as the Côte
d’Azur. The Vendée has a longstanding
maritime connection.
Fresh fish and seafood can be found in abundance in
the colourful markets and fishing harbours
dotted along the coastline. Acres of vineyards
produce wines such as Muscadet. The regional capital
of Niort is an important financial and service
industry sector while la Roche sur Yon was built as a
garrison town by Napoleon, and is today a busy
commercial and manufacturing centre.
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