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Canéjan

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Canéjan

Canéjan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pessac, 42km from Arcachon Bay.

Canéjan is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 5,513, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Canéjan 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 Canéjan to your route.

About Canéjan

Canéjan (French pronunciation: [kaneʒɑ̃] ; Gascon: Canejan, before 1987: Canéjean) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

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Canéjan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Canéjan located?

Canéjan is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7630 latitude, -0.6544 longitude.

What is the population of Canéjan?

Canéjan has a population of approximately 5,513 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
5,513
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.7630, -0.6544

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 Canéjan

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bordeaux Wine Region

The world's most prestigious wine-producing region, with thousands of chateaux spread across legendary appellations like Medoc and Pomerol.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Saint-Emilion

A UNESCO-listed medieval village surrounded by world-famous vineyards, featuring a remarkable monolithic church carved from solid limestone.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Arcachon Bay

A sheltered lagoon famous for its oyster farms, the charming town of Arcachon, and the bird sanctuary of Banc d'Arguin.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Dune of Pilat

Europe's tallest sand dune, rising over 100 meters above the Atlantic coast with sweeping views of the Arcachon Bay and pine forests.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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 Canéjan.

Cestas

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 18,036

Gradignan

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 24,385

Pessac

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 57,944

Léognan

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 8,890

Villenave-d'Ornon

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 30,347

Talence

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 42,579

Mérignac

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 69,791

Bègles

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 23,504

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