Chantonnay, Commune in Vendée department, France.
This Vendée commune of 8,394 inhabitants covers 82.9 square kilometers in the Pays de la Loire region, crossed by the Lay river and characterized by agricultural landscapes and diverse natural spaces throughout its territory.
The modern commune of Chantonnay was officially established on July 1, 1972, following several administrative mergers, including Puybelliard and Saint-Mars-des-Prés in 1964, then Saint-Philbert-du-Pont-Charrault in 1972.
The architectural heritage includes the Ponsay manor dating from the 14th, 16th and 19th centuries classified as a historical monument, as well as the Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul church of Romanesque and Gothic style reflecting local religious history.
The town is accessible via the A83 and A87 highways, has a local railway station and is located 25 kilometers from La Roche-sur-Yon airport for national and international connections.
Chantonnay offers an artistic route called 'Art City' featuring approximately 40 reproductions of artworks scattered throughout public places, creating an open-air art gallery accessible to all visitors and residents.
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