Blaye
Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal.- Locality with about 5,020 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
- …is also known as “33058”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Citadel de Blaye and Château des Rudel.
Citadel de Blaye
The Citadel de Blaye is a 25-hectare military complex…
Château des Rudel
The Château des Rudel is a château in Blaye, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse.
Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse
Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse is a commune in the Gironde… Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse is situated 6 km southeast of Blaye.
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Latitude
45.1278° or 45° 7′ 40″ north
Longitude
-0.6616° or 0° 39′ 42″ west
Open location code
8CQX48HQ+49
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In Other Languages
“Blaye” goes by many names.
- French: “Blaye”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Port de Blaye and Port de Lamarque.
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Gironde: Highlights
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