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Pontchâteau, Commune in Loire-Atlantique, France

Pontchâteau is a French commune located in the Loire-Atlantique department, covering an area of 55.79 km² with a population of 11,075 inhabitants recorded in 2021.

The historic site of Pontchâteau includes a castle mentioned from the 11th century and a Benedictine priory founded in 1096 by Abbot Bernard de Saint-Venant.

The commune houses the menhir called Le Fuseau de la Madeleine, classified since 1889, providing evidence of Neolithic occupation of the site.

The town hall located at Place Dominique-David provides essential administrative services including identity cards, passports and various family and social procedures.

During World War II, German Colonel Betghe surrendered his sword to an American officer during the capitulation of the occupation forces.

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Location
Location
communauté de communes entre Brivet et Brière - Pays de Pontchâteau
Elevation above the sea
19 m
Shares border with
Besné, Campbon, Crossac, Drefféac, Missillac, Prinquiau, Sainte-Anne-sur-Brivet, Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne
Address
44160 Pontchâteau, France
Phone
GPS coordinates
47.43694,-2.08778
Latest update
December 22, 2025 22:11
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