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Challans
City in Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Overview
Challans is a charming town in the Pays-de-la-Loire region of western France, renowned for its weekly markets and tranquil rural vibe. With its rich heritage, traditional duck dishes, and friendly local community, Challans offers an authentic slice of French small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Pays-de-la-Loire
Population
18,947
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.84°, -1.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,652
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
70
English
35
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
427 Mbps
Upload
246 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
1
Cafes
6
Nightlife
7
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NTE
Distance
40 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped14 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 14 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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