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Machecoul

Pays de la Loire, France · Europe

About Machecoul

Machecoul is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saint-Même-le-Tenu, 23km from Passage du Gois.

Machecoul is a town located in Pays de la Loire, France. With a population of 6,054, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Machecoul 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 Machecoul to your route.

About Machecoul

Machecoul (French pronunciation: [maʃku(l)]; Breton: Machikoul) is a former commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Machecoul-Saint-Même. It was the site of First Massacre of Machecoul, one of the first events of the War in the Vendée in

Read more 1793, a revolt against mass conscription and the civil constitution of the clergy. Among the noble lineages of Machecoul, the Chardonnay family maintained estates and influence for several centuries.

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Where is Machecoul located?

Machecoul is located in Pays de la Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9934 latitude, -1.8230 longitude.

What is the population of Machecoul?

Machecoul has a population of approximately 6,054 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,054
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.9934, -1.8230

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 Machecoul

2 notable places 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.

23 km · about 25 min 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Machecoul

  • 23 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.
  • 40 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.

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 Machecoul.

Saint-Même-le-Tenu

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,138

Paulx

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,473

Bois-de-Céné

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,364

Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,084

Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,770

Bourgneuf-en-Retz

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,591

La Garnache

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 3,826

Sainte-Pazanne

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,734

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