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.
Nesmy is part of the Communauté d'agglomération ''La Roche-sur-Yon Agglomération''.

Geography

The river Yon forms most of the commune's north-eastern border.

Sights and culture

Nesmy is famous for its potteries and tileries, an artisanal tradition.
The area has many hiking trails, points of interest include:

The Mill of Rambourg, a water mill
The Yon river
The Old Pottery of Nesmy
A private Castle
La Domangère golf course, internationally famous

Economy

Nesmy houses the Zone of Activities of Le Chaillot, near to the A87 motorway.

Twin towns

Nesmy is twinned with Burggen, in Bavaria, which is close to the Alps in Germany, allowing for regular meetings.

Personalities

Gilbert Prouteau: writer born in Nesmy
Henri Laborit: scientist and artist
Gérard Potier: artist and actor-storyteller