Challans

Challans is a commune in the Vendée department in the region in western . has rail connections to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Nantes.
  • Locality with about 20,300 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
  • …is also known as “85047”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Challans station and Menhir dit Pierre-du-Diable.
Railway station
Challans is a railway station in , , .
Archaeological site
is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Soullans and La Garnache.
is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 6 km south of Challans.
is a commune in the Vendée department in the region in western . is situated 6 km northeast of Challans.
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Latitude
46.8458° or 46° 50′ 45″ north
Longitude
-1.8792° or 1° 52′ 45″ west
Open location code
8CRWR4WC+88
Geo­Names ID

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Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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