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La Mothe-Achard

Pays de la Loire, France · Europe

About La Mothe-Achard

La Mothe-Achard sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux, 49km from Passage du Gois.

La Mothe-Achard is a town located in Pays de la Loire, France. With a population of 2,257, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, La Mothe-Achard 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 La Mothe-Achard to your route.

About La Mothe-Achard

La Mothe-Achard (French pronunciation: [la mɔt aʃaʁ]) is a former commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune Les Achards.

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Where is La Mothe-Achard located?

La Mothe-Achard is located in Pays de la Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6179 latitude, -1.6590 longitude.

What is the population of La Mothe-Achard?

La Mothe-Achard has a population of approximately 2,257 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,257
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.6179, -1.6590

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 La Mothe-Achard

1 notable place within an hour's 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near La Mothe-Achard

  • 49 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 La Mothe-Achard.

La Chapelle-Achard

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3 km awayPop. 1,078

Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux

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4 km awayPop. 1,214

Saint-Julien-des-Landes

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,179

Sainte-Flaive-des-Loups

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,881

Saint-Mathurin

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,350

Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,843

Vairé

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,071

Landeronde

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,946

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