Challans

Challans is a commune in the department in the region in western . has rail connections to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Nantes.
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  • Type: Town with 22,500 residents
  • Description: commune in Vendée, France
  • Postal code: 85300

Places of Interest

Highlights include Challans station and Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption de Challans.

Railway station
Challans is a railway station in Challans, , . The station is located on the Nantes–La Roche-sur-Yon via Sainte-Pazanne railway. The station is served by TER services operated by the :…

Church
is a church, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Challans.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Soullans and La Garnache.

Village
is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 6 km south of Challans.

Village
is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 6 km northeast of Challans.

Village
is a commune in the department in the region in western . Apart from the two historical churches, the village is well known as an arts and crafts community due to the number of independent craftsmen and women who occupy various outlets, often in former homes, during the summer months. is situated 6 km west of Challans.

Challans

Latitude
46.84781° or 46° 50′ 52″ north
Longitude
-1.87743° or 1° 52′ 39″ west
Population
22,500
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
United Nations Location Code
FR CAA
Open location code
8CRWR4XF+42
Open­Street­Map ID
node 430478010
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
3027513
Wiki­data ID
Q7148
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In Other Languages

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