Les Herbiers

Les Herbiers is a commune in western Vendée with gently rolling hills that define its landscape. The town spreads across roughly 88 square kilometers with elevations varying between 69 and 245 meters.

During medieval times, the Château d'Ardelay with its moat and dungeon provided protection to the area. This fortification shows how important the location was for defense across the centuries.

The Mont des Alouettes chapel crowns a wooded hill where locals and visitors gather year-round. Events and exhibitions held there shape how people experience and connect with their surroundings.

The town is easily reached by train from Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, making it accessible for day trips or longer stays. The town hall at 6 Rue Tourniquet serves as a helpful starting point for orientation and local information.

The town maintains friendship agreements with communities in other countries including Liebertwolkwitz, Coria del Río, and Newtown. These connections bring cultural exchanges that enrich local life in unexpected ways.

Location: Vendée

Location: arrondissement of la Roche-sur-Yon

Elevation above the sea: 131 m

Shares border with: La Gaubretière, Beaurepaire, Les Epesses, Mesnard-la-Barotière, Mouchamps, Saint-Fulgent, Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe, Saint-Paul-en-Pareds, Vendrennes, Chanverrie

Address: 85500 Les Herbiers, France

Phone: +33251910767

Email: mairie@lesherbiers.fr

Website: http://lesherbiers.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.87111,-1.01361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:33