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Pontchâteau

City in Pays-de-la-Loire, France

Overview

Pontchâteau is a charming small town in western France known for its welcoming community, peaceful ambiance, and proximity to the Atlantic coast. The town combines local tradition with scenic beauty, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway or as a base to explore the regional countryside.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Pays-de-la-Loire
Population
11,249
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.44°, -2.09°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,803
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
65
English
36
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
738 mm
Internet Speed
460 Mbps
Upload
366 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
269.0
Airport
SNR
Distance
15 km

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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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 85/100.

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