Château-d'Olonne
A community guide to Château-d'Olonne in Pays de la Loire, la France.
- Population
- 14,411 residents
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 46.5038, -1.7410
Overview
Château-d'Olonne is a populated place in Pays de la Loire, la France. The community supports 14,411 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pays de la Loire. Its position within the broader regional network gives Château-d'Olonne a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Château-d'Olonne offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Pays de la Loire: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Château-d'Olonne's residents. Visitors passing through Château-d'Olonne encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Château-d'Olonne sits at approximate coordinates 46.5038 latitude and -1.7410 longitude within Pays de la Loire. The terrain and natural features around Château-d'Olonne reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pays de la Loire road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Château-d'Olonne typically involves the regional road network of Pays de la Loire or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Château-d'Olonne to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Pays de la Loire. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Château-d'Olonne.