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Pessac

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Pessac

Pessac is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gradignan, 46km from Arcachon Bay.

Pessac is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 57,944, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pessac 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 Pessac to your route.

About Pessac

Pessac (French pronunciation: [pɛsak] ; Occitan: Peçac) is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a member of the metropolis of Bordeaux, being the second-largest suburb of Bordeaux and located just southwest of it. Pessac is home to Bordeaux Montaigne University, the

Read more Institut d'études politiques de Bordeaux, and the main production facility of the Monnaie de Paris. It is also in the Pessac-Léognan wine region.

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Where is Pessac located?

Pessac is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8056 latitude, -0.6324 longitude.

What is the population of Pessac?

Pessac has a population of approximately 57,944 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
57,944
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8056, -0.6324

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 Pessac

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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Saint-Emilion

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

39 km · about 45 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

52 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 Pessac.

Talence

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 42,579

Gradignan

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 24,385

Mérignac

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 69,791

Canéjan

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 5,513

Bordeaux

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 265,328

Villenave-d'Ornon

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 30,347

Bègles

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 23,504

Le Bouscat

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 24,232

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