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Sallertaine

Pays de la Loire, France · Europe

About Sallertaine

Sallertaine is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint-Urbain, 14km from Passage du Gois.

Sallertaine is a town located in Pays de la Loire, France. With a population of 2,410, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sallertaine 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 Sallertaine to your route.

About Sallertaine

Sallertaine (French pronunciation: [salɛʁtɛn]) is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. Apart from the two historical churches, the village is well known as an arts and crafts community due to the number of independent craftsmen and women who occupy various outlets, often

Read more in former homes, during the summer months. These range from potters and painters to jewellers and purveyors of fine, local foods. There is also a bread making museum that uses multi-lingual audio-commentary to illustrate how French artisan bakers make their famous products. It is possible for visitors to try their hand at bread making. On several evenings during the summer the village has live entertainment attracting French and foreign visitors. The village is also a centre for canoe hire from where the local salt marshes can be explored, including guided tours.

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Where is Sallertaine located?

Sallertaine is located in Pays de la Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8596 latitude, -1.9571 longitude.

What is the population of Sallertaine?

Sallertaine has a population of approximately 2,410 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,410
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.8596, -1.9571

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 Sallertaine

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.

14 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Sallertaine

  • Right herePassage 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.
  • 48 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 Sallertaine.

Saint-Urbain

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,119

Le Perrier

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,625

Saint-Gervais

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,763

Challans

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 18,947

Soullans

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 3,676

Beauvoir-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 3,625

La Garnache

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 3,826

Bois-de-Céné

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,364

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