Arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon
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The arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon is an arrondissement
of France, located in the Vendée
département, in the Pays de la Loire
région
. It has 11 cantons
and 92 communes
.
s, are:
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of France, located in the Vendée
Vendée
The Vendée is a department in the Pays-de-la-Loire region in west central France, on the Atlantic Ocean. The name Vendée is taken from the Vendée river which runs through the south-eastern part of the department.-History:...
département, in the Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire is one of the 27 regions of France. It is one of the regions created in the late 20th century to serve as a zone of influence for its capital, Nantes, one of a handful so-called "balancing metropolises" ¹...
région
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. It has 11 cantons
Cantons of France
The cantons of France are territorial subdivisions of the French Republic's 342 arrondissements and 101 departments.Apart from their role as organizational units in certain aspects of the administration of public services and justice, the chief purpose of the cantons today is to serve as...
and 92 communes
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
.
Cantons
The cantons of the arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon are:- Chantonnay
- Les Essarts
- Les Herbiers
- Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais
- Montaigu
- Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
- Le Poiré-sur-Vie
- Rocheservière
- La Roche-sur-Yon-Nord
- La Roche-sur-Yon-Sud
- Saint-Fulgent
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of La Roche-sur-Yon, and their INSEE codeINSEE code
The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...
s, are:
| 1. Aizenay Aizenay Aizenay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:Aizenay is located 15 km north-west of La Roche-sur-Yon, 25 km from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Challans and 30 km from Les Sables d'Olonne .Aizenay borders the communes La... (85003) |
2. Aubigny Aubigny, Vendée Aubigny is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85008) |
3. Bazoges-en-Paillers Bazoges-en-Paillers Bazoges-en-Paillers is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85013) |
4. Beaufou Beaufou Beaufou is a small village in the region of Pays de la Loire in western France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Vendée.... (85015) |
| 5. Beaurepaire Beaurepaire, Vendée Beaurepaire is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85017) |
6. Belleville-sur-Vie Belleville-sur-Vie Belleville-sur-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85019) |
7. Bessay Bessay Bessay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Smagne forms all of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Lay, which flows southwestward through the north-western part of the commune.... (85023) |
8. Boufféré Boufféré Boufféré is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85027) |
| 9. Boulogne Boulogne, Vendée Boulogne is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85030) |
10. Bournezeau Bournezeau Bournezeau is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85034) |
11. Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The village lies above the right bank of the river Yon, which forms most of the commune's eastern border.-References:*... (85043) |
12. Chambretaud Chambretaud Chambretaud is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-External links:*... (85048) |
| 13. Chantonnay Chantonnay Chantonnay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The Lay River flows southwestward through the commune and forms part of its eastern and southern borders.-References:*... (85051) |
14. Chauché Chauché Chauché is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-External links:* http://www.tripsay.com/destination/Chauch%C3%A9... (85064) |
15. Chavagnes-en-Paillers Chavagnes-en-Paillers Chavagnes-en-Paillers is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.Chavagnes en Paillers is known as one of the two villes saintes of the Vendée.... (85065) |
16. Château-Guibert Château-Guibert Château-Guibert is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85061) |
| 17. Corpe Corpe Corpe is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-History:The name Corpe is derived from an old French word for a crow 'Corp'. Corpe is part of the canton of Mareuil-sur-Lay and was originally an agricultural community which grew to accommodate people... (85073) |
18. Cugand Cugand Cugand is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85076) |
19. Dompierre-sur-Yon Dompierre-sur-Yon Dompierre-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85081) |
20. Fougeré Fougeré, Vendée Fougeré is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85093) |
| 21. L'Herbergement L'Herbergement L'Herbergement is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85108) |
22. L'Oie L'Oie L'Oie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85165) |
23. La Bernardière La Bernardière La Bernardière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85021) |
24. La Boissière-de-Montaigu La Boissière-de-Montaigu La Boissière-de-Montaigu is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-History:Within the border of the commune, axes, poteries and graved rockes attest the presence of man between -3500 to -2800 BC.... (85025) |
| 25. La Bretonnière-la-Claye La Bretonnière-la-Claye La Bretonnière-la-Claye is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85036) |
26. La Bruffière La Bruffière La Bruffière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85039) |
27. La Chaize-le-Vicomte La Chaize-le-Vicomte La Chaize-le-Vicomte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85046) |
28. La Copechagnière La Copechagnière La Copechagnière is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85072) |
| 29. La Couture La Couture, Vendée La Couture is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Lay forms most of the commune's eastern and south-western borders.-References:*... (85074) |
30. La Ferrière La Ferrière, Vendée La Ferrière, Vendée is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85089) |
31. La Gaubretière La Gaubretière La Gaubretière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85097) |
32. La Guyonnière La Guyonnière La Guyonnière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85107) |
| 33. La Génétouze La Génétouze La Génétouze is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85098) |
34. La Merlatière La Merlatière La Merlatière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85142) |
35. La Rabatelière La Rabatelière La Rabatelière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85186) |
36. La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon La Roche-sur-Yon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is the capital of the department. Its inhabitants are called Yonnais.-History:... (85191) |
| 37. La Verrie La Verrie La Verrie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85302) |
38. Le Poiré-sur-Vie Le Poiré-sur-Vie Le Poiré-sur-Vie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85178) |
39. Le Tablier Le Tablier Le Tablier is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85285) |
40. Les Brouzils Les Brouzils Les Brouzils is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Its coat of arm has a wolf, which symbolizes bravery.-References:*... (85038) |
| 41. Les Clouzeaux Les Clouzeaux Le Champ-Saint-Père is a commune of the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85069) |
42. Les Epesses Les Epesses Les Epesses is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85082) |
43. Les Essarts Les Essarts, Vendée Les Essarts is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.- Geography :... (85084) |
44. Les Herbiers Les Herbiers Les Herbiers is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85109) |
| 45. Les Landes-Genusson Les Landes-Genusson Les Landes-Genusson is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85119) |
46. Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85129) |
47. Les Pineaux Les Pineaux Les Pineaux is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85175) |
48. Mallièvre Mallièvre Mallièvre is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85134) |
| 49. Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Smagne forms part of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Lay, which flows southwestward through the commune and crosses the village.-References:*... (85135) |
50. Mesnard-la-Barotière Mesnard-la-Barotière Mesnard-la-Barotière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85144) |
51. Montaigu Montaigu, Vendée Montaigu is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-External links:***... (85146) |
52. Mormaison Mormaison Mormaison is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85150) |
| 53. Mortagne-sur-Sèvre Mortagne-sur-Sèvre Mortagne-sur-Sèvre is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85151) |
54. Mouchamps Mouchamps Mouchamps is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85153) |
55. Mouilleron-le-Captif Mouilleron-le-Captif Mouilleron-le-Captif is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85155) |
56. Moutiers-sur-le-Lay Moutiers-sur-le-Lay Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The village lies on the left bank of the river Lay, which flows southwestward through the southern part of the commune.-References:*... (85157) |
| 57. Nesmy Nesmy Nesmy is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is located from the Atlantic Ocean and from La Roche-sur-Yon.-Sights and culture:Nesmy is famous for its potteries and tileries, an artisanal tradition.... (85160) |
58. Péault Péault Péault is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85171) |
59. Rocheservière Rocheservière Rocheservière is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85190) |
60. Rochetrejoux Rochetrejoux Rochetrejoux is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85192) |
| 61. Rosnay Rosnay, Vendée Rosnay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Yon forms all of the commune's south-western border, then flows into the Lay, which forms part of its southern border.... (85193) |
62. Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85196) |
63. Saint-André-Treize-Voies Saint-André-Treize-Voies Saint-André-Treize-Voies is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85197) |
64. Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85198) |
| 65. Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse Saint-Denis-la-Chevasse is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85208) |
66. Saint-Florent-des-Bois Saint-Florent-des-Bois Saint-Florent-des-Bois is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.It is located on the periphery of La Roche-sur-Yon.-Twin towns:... (85213) |
67. Saint-Fulgent Saint-Fulgent Saint-Fulgent is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85215) |
68. Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85217) |
| 69. Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85220) |
70. Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Wine:The Château de La Preuille is in Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay. It produces Muscadet Sur Lie which won a prize, "Grand Vin Du Val De Loire", in 1995.-References:*... (85224) |
71. Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85232) |
72. Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Pilgrimage:Some 25,000 visitors per year arrive at the town, for it is the burial place of two well known Roman Catholic figures: Saint Louis de Montfort andBlessed Marie Louise Trichet... (85238) |
| 73. Saint-Malô-du-Bois Saint-Malô-du-Bois Saint-Malô-du-Bois is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85240) |
74. Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85242) |
75. Saint-Martin-des-Noyers Saint-Martin-des-Noyers Saint-Martin-des-Noyers is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85246) |
76. Saint-Martin-des-Tilleuls Saint-Martin-des-Tilleuls Saint-Martin-des-Tilleuls is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85247) |
| 77. Saint-Paul-en-Pareds Saint-Paul-en-Pareds Saint-Paul-en-Pareds is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85259) |
78. Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine Saint-Philbert-de-Bouaine is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85262) |
79. Saint-Prouant Saint-Prouant Saint-Prouant is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85266) |
80. Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85272) |
| 81. Saint-Vincent-Sterlanges Saint-Vincent-Sterlanges Saint-Vincent-Sterlanges is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85276) |
82. Sainte-Cécile Sainte-Cécile, Vendée Sainte-Cécile is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85202) |
83. Sainte-Florence Sainte-Florence, Vendée Sainte-Florence is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85212) |
84. Sainte-Pexine Sainte-Pexine Sainte-Pexine is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Lay flows southwestward through the northern part of the commune and forms part of its western border; the river Smagne, a tributary of the Lay, forms most of the commune's... (85261) |
| 85. Saligny Saligny, Vendée Saligny is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85279) |
86. Sigournais Sigournais Sigournais is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85282) |
87. Thorigny Thorigny Thorigny is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85291) |
88. Tiffauges Tiffauges Tiffauges is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-History:Gilles de Rais had his castle there.... (85293) |
| 89. Treize-Septiers Treize-Septiers Treize-Septiers is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85295) |
90. Treize-Vents Treize-Vents Treize-Vents is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*... (85296) |
91. Venansault Venansault Venansault is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85300) |
92. Vendrennes Vendrennes Vendrennes is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.... (85301) |