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Arthon-en-Retz

Pays de la Loire, France · Europe

About Arthon-en-Retz

Arthon-en-Retz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chauvé, 25km from Passage du Gois.

Arthon-en-Retz is a town located in Pays de la Loire, France. With a population of 2,888, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arthon-en-Retz sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arthon-en-Retz to your route.

About Arthon-en-Retz

Arthon-en-Retz (French pronunciation: [aʁtɔ̃ ɑ̃ ʁɛ], literally Arthon in Retz; Breton: Arzhon-Raez) is a former commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Chaumes-en-Retz. Arthon-en-Retz is situated 10 km east of Pornic, 39 km west of Nantes

Read more and 41 south of Saint-Nazaire.

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Where is Arthon-en-Retz located?

Arthon-en-Retz is located in Pays de la Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1165 latitude, -1.9392 longitude.

What is the population of Arthon-en-Retz?

Arthon-en-Retz has a population of approximately 2,888 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,888
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.1165, -1.9392

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Arthon-en-Retz

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Saint-Nazaire Bridge

France's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Passage du Gois

A 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Arthon-en-Retz

  • 24 kmSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.
  • 25 kmPassage du GoisA 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arthon-en-Retz.

Chéméré

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,707

Chauvé

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,822

Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,760

Les Moutiers-en-Retz

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,145

Bourgneuf-en-Retz

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 2,591

La Bernerie-en-Retz

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 2,296

Rouans

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 2,283

Sainte-Pazanne

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 3,734

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