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 (before 2010, it was : the Communauté de Communes du Pays Yonnais). 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 Miscellaneous 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 See also Communes of the Vendée department References External links NESMY, official web site La Roche sur Yon Agglomération Office du Tourisme du Pays Yonnais Gilbert PROUTEAU Le Golf de La Domangère La Vieille Poterie Artisanale de Nesmy Le Moulin de Rambourg à Nesmy Communes of Vendée