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Martignas-sur-Jalle

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Martignas-sur-Jalle

Martignas-sur-Jalle is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saint-Jean-d'Illac, 37km from Arcachon Bay.

Martignas-sur-Jalle is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 6,803, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Martignas-sur-Jalle 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 Martignas-sur-Jalle to your route.

About Martignas-sur-Jalle

Martignas-sur-Jalle (French pronunciation: [maʁtiɲas syʁ ʒal]; Occitan: Martinhàs de Jalas) is a commune in the Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It is twinned with Aboyne, a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Historically, the town is known to have been the theater of the Battle of

Read more Martignas, where 500 to 600 longbowmen commanded by John Talbot were slaughtered by the French cavalry commanded by the Duke of Bourbon and the Count of Foix.

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Where is Martignas-sur-Jalle located?

Martignas-sur-Jalle is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8451 latitude, -0.7830 longitude.

What is the population of Martignas-sur-Jalle?

Martignas-sur-Jalle has a population of approximately 6,803 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,803
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8451, -0.7830

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 Martignas-sur-Jalle

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.

16 km · about 20 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Saint-Emilion

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

50 km · about 60 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 Martignas-sur-Jalle.

Saint-Jean-d'Illac

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 6,826

Saint-Médard-en-Jalles

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 29,742

Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 5,440

Le Haillan

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 8,880

Mérignac

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 69,791

Le Taillan-Médoc

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 8,505

Eysines

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 21,394

Pessac

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 57,944

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