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Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc

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Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc is a common Pays de la Loire located in the department of Loire-Atlantique. It takes place about twenty kilometers from Nantes, between the groove of Brittany and the Loire estuary.

The one that took the name of Messidor during the French Revolution back more than 4,000 years, as evidenced by various remains found there. Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc owes its name to the Celts who used it as a place druidic, Monte Lucis.

Today, this city of Loire-Atlantique is now a tourist spot popular for its dynamism and its important historic and religious heritage. All times are mixed with Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, that attracts visitors, as much by his charm, as its atmosphere.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Étienne-de-Montluc
Postcode44360
Latitude47.2764510 (N 47° 16’ 35”)
Longitude-1.7805900 (W 1° 46’ 50”)
Surface area57.57 km²
Population7758 inhabitants
Density134 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNantes (23 km, 26 min)
Insee code44158
IntercommunalityCC Estuaire et Sillon
DepartmentLoire-Atlantique
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Le Temple-de-Bretagne6.8 km (8 min)
Vigneux-de-Bretagne7.8 km (12 min)
Cordemais9.5 km (11 min)
Sautron9.9 km (11 min)
Couëron10.6 km (14 min)
Bouée12.5 km (12 min)
Malville14.3 km (15 min)
Notre-Dame-des-Landes15.1 km (19 min)
Savenay16.3 km (15 min)
Orvault16.7 km (18 min)
Saint-Herblain17 km (17 min)
Fay-de-Bretagne17.1 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Member of the traditional Brittany city of Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc reveals vestiges and landscapes close to this neighboring region.

What particularly striking in this town full of charm is the large number of castles dating from all eras. Often private, they do not reveal least some beautiful facades and other parks. and we note the presence of the fifteenth century mansion, the Biliais eighteenth century, the Peltancherie nineteenth century, or the castle of St. Thomas, one of the Vallais or that of Perrorteau.

Included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments, the Saint-Étienne dates from the nineteenth century. Within the town, several chapels are also present, indicating a significant piety of the inhabitants of the town over the centuries. The chapel Saint-Savin, the angle, and the castle of St. Thomas are thus unavoidable passages Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc.

Note that the town also houses its territory old menhir of more than 4000 years.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

City Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc has managed over the years to highlight its heritage and traditions through various events.

The market is held every Friday morning.

For over fifty years, offers its famous event Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc Daffodils party. For the occasion, a parade of twenty floats with people dressed and live music are proposed.

One autumn garage sale is held annually in September.

In December, Rallython place of the old cars.

A Christmas concert is offered each year in December.

Weather

Monday 13 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
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Night
Tuesday 14 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 15 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Estuarium in Cordemais.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Nantes City Pass : Visits, Activities, Museums & Transport
Entertainment27 € Nantes (18.6 km)
Outdoor escape game - The Alchemist's Elixir
Entertainment19 € Nantes (19.1 km)
Tropical walking at Tropicarium Bonsaï
Nature and the great outdoors4 € to 6 € La Baule-Escoublac (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway
Cycling itineraryEasy5:00Carquefou (21 km)
Vélocéan - Cycling in Loire-Atlantique
Cycling itineraryEasy4:30Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (29 km)
Along the Haute Perche Canal
HikeEasy1:30Pornic (30 km)
Circuit Loire
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Julien-de-Concelles (31 km)
Circuit of the Little Anjou
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Julien-de-Concelles (31 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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