Challans

Challans

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Challans		Soullans at 5.7 km
Insee code	85047		Sallertaine at 6.1 km
Postcode	85300		La Garnache at 6.4 km
Latitude	46.8448280		Châteauneuf at 8.4 km
Longitude	-1.8804120		Le Perrier at 9.1 km
Altitude	From 1 to 64 meters		Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron at 9.3 km
Surface	64.84 km²		Froidfond at 9.6 km
Population	18035 inhabitants		Commequiers at 9.9 km
Density	282 inhabitants/km²		Saint-Urbain at 10.3 km
National label			Bois-de-Céné at 10.3 km
Chief town	La Roche-sur-Yon (at 43 km, 43 min)		Saint-Gervais at 11.1 km
Department	Vendée		Notre-Dame-de-Riez at 11.2 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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With almost 19 000 inhabitants, Challans is the second city of the department.

Hub Northwest Vendee, its business acumen is well established (multiple events, 220 shops in the city center, supermarkets ...).

Challans city is also a tertiary and a booming industrial city of tradition (more than 100 companies over 10 employees in a variety of sectors: wood, furniture, water sports, food ...).

Even if we found few visible traces, the city has a rich history and ancient.

The city is also famous for its poultry.

• The laundry's Guy.
• The old church sewing.
• The castle of Vérie (do not visit).
• The church and its steeple separated.
• The Chapel of the Bloire (to visit).

• Three contracts per week: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morning.
• One day in 1910, in July and August:

L'association "Autrefois Challans" organise chaque été, en juillet et août, quatre jeudis de foires à l'ancienne." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The association "Once Challans" organizes each summer in July and August, four Thursdays of the old fairs. 1700 volunteers are mobilizing to prepare this huge mural of the past become the first free entry event in the Pays de la Loire. In a continuing effort to authenticity and partying, maraîchins revivals of ancestral gestures: the threshing of the beans in the manufacture of linen, bread, wine.

Des animations permanentes : mêlé aux acteurs, le visiteur est en permanence et en tout lieu au coeur de l'action." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Permanent activities: the actors involved, the visitor is always and everywhere at the heart of the action. Cyclists on the Tour de France 1910 spin on their beautiful bicycles. The fake "official" parade accompanied by musicians and folk groups, escorted by bikers roaring and gleaming machines that follow with great difficulty splendid cars driven by chauffeurs and their wives dressed. Firefighters operate their pump arm. You can walk aboard nice horse carts. The carnival also surprises with its period games. Children can discover the school of their great-grandparents with their games, where they can let it slide inside "Leon", the largest duck-slide in the world!

Kermesse et noce maraîchine : en fin de journée, la fête continue avec la kermesse au son de l'accordéon et au rythme de ses jeux." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Festivals and Maraîchine wedding: at the end of the day, the celebration continues at the fair with her accordion and rhythm games. The newlyweds followed their train arrived at the community hall where the canopy is erected to accommodate the guests of the wedding Maraîchine, hosted a banquet that you will spend an unforgettable evening discovering the tradition of the region.

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C

L'Alambic Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne Restaurant Pizzeria the Alambic. In an old house dating back over three centuries, traditional cuisine of France and Poland. But also pizzas for fans of Italian cuisine. 3 dining rooms,... Located 29 km from Challans From 10 € to 20 € per person

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Chez Martine et Régis     9.5 Saint-Jean-de-Monts Régis and Martine will be glad to welcome you to 400 meters from the seafront, the wide range of ladies in a large guest room 20 m² (Theme seaside) for calm in a separate building with... Located 15 km from Challans 59 € the double room

House with 3 bedrooms   Le Fenouiller Room in nice quiet fir forest, overlooking pool. Located 15.1 km from Challans

Les chambres du Gué Gorand   Saint-Révérend Countryside's beauty close to the Vendee's coastline, this is what the BB of the Gué Gorand has to offer. For one or several nights, come and enjoy relaxing moments in a century old... Located 15.5 km from Challans 60 € the double room

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Entre terre et ocean   7.2 Le Perrier Les bouvreuils: Between land and ocean, just few minutes from the sandy beaches of Saint Jean de Monts, La Cordelière enchants with its unique setting. Lazing on the beaches, walks... Located 6.7 km from Challans From 275 € to 590 € per week

Vacance en vendée entre mer et campagne   9.6 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Rental vacancy between sea and countryside in Saint Hilaire de Riez 6 km from the beach of fine sand with ladies in saint jean de mont, hiring two more part corridor of 40 m² for four... Located 10.3 km from Challans From 390 € to 450 € per week

Le Bois Berranger - gites/b&b chambres Saint-Urbain 2 - large gites comprising lounge, dining room with open kitchen, bedroom with bathroom, terrace with garden furniture overlooking the pool. 2 - comfortable b&b guest rooms with breakfast... Located 10.3 km from Challans From 250 € to 650 € per week

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Camping les chagnelles    10 Le Perrier Pretty Camping Vendée marshes, surrounded by nature. Ideal for those seeking a relaxing holiday away from the crowds, but close to the sea (7 km).  sites of 250 m², sanitary impeccable... Located 10 km from Challans 12.50 € per day

Camping riez a la vie   Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Camping laugh to life welcomes you in a wooded setting, conveniently located on the Vendée coast, at 1000 m from the beach of fine sand. On site, you appreciate the joys of swimming... Located 14 km from Challans From 20.50 € to 30 € per day

Camping la padrelle     8.8 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez At 100 m from a patrolled beach, 5 min of two central cities and 1.5 km of a town, Camping Padrelle The rest in the traditional spirit of family holidays and relaxing. Pitches for tents,... Located 17.5 km from Challans From 13.20 € to 15 € per day

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Hotel Marmotte Challans     7.5 Challans The Hotel Marmotte Challans offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. Enjoy traditional cuisine in the hotel restaurant or on its pleasant terrace in the summertime.... Located in Challans Room from 44 €

Hôtel de l'Antiquité      8.3 Challans Hôtel de l'Antiquité is located in Challens, 60 kilometres from Nantes. It is just 15 minutes from the beach and has a swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the hotel. Hôtel... Located in Challans Room from 60 €

Citotel Le Challans      7.6 Challans The Citotel Le Challans is located in the city centre of Challans and opposite the train station. You will find us on the famous road to the Puy du Fou. We offer spacious rooms with... Located in Challans Room from 55 €

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