Overview

Saint-Florent-des-Bois is a former commune in western France. Historically administered within the Pays de la Loire region, it belonged to the Vendée department. As a municipal entity it was common to rural parts of the area until it became part of the new commune of Rives-de-l'Yon on 1 January 2016. For administrative and reference purposes the settlement is described as a former commune in regional records and guides.

Geography and landscape

Located in the rolling countryside of the Vendée, Saint-Florent-des-Bois sits in a landscape of mixed farmland, hedgerows and small woodland pockets. The element "des Bois" in the name points to the presence of woods near the village, a common toponymic feature in rural France. The local setting combines agricultural plots with low-density housing and lanes linking neighbouring settlements.

History and administrative change

The locality developed as a small rural parish and commune within the administrative framework of the French state. In the context of recent territorial reforms aimed at consolidating local government, Saint-Florent-des-Bois was merged into Rives-de-l'Yon. The area remains part of Pays de la Loire and the department of Vendée, within the country of France.

Character, economy and services

The economy is typically rural: agriculture, small-scale local services and trades that support village life. Residents often combine farming with commuting to larger towns for employment, education and specialised services. Village amenities commonly include a town hall, local shops, and recreational facilities maintained for community use.

Built heritage and community life

Like many small French communes, Saint-Florent-des-Bois retains features of local heritage: a parish church, traditional stone houses or farm buildings, and communal spaces used for markets and festivals. Conservation of rural character and local traditions is a recurring priority for inhabitants and municipal authorities.

Notable facts and identity

  • Now officially part of the commune Rives-de-l'Yon since 2016.
  • Represents typical patterns of rural settlement in the Vendée: mixed agriculture and woodland.
  • Local identity persists despite administrative mergers; community organisations and events maintain continuity.

For further administrative details or historical records, consult regional and departmental sources that specialise in the communes of Pays de la Loire and Vendée.