L'Houmeau, Small coastal commune in Charente-Maritime, France.
L'Houmeau is a compact French commune covering 14.22 square kilometers with approximately 2,953 residents, positioned at an elevation of 13 meters above sea level near the Atlantic coast in southwestern France.
Originally developed as a medieval maritime settlement, L'Houmeau evolved from a small fishing village into a modern suburban commune, experiencing significant population growth from 807 residents in 1968 to over 2,950 by 2022.
The commune maintains strong maritime traditions through annual sea festivals, local fishing celebrations, and community events that bring together residents of all ages while preserving regional Poitou-Charentes architectural heritage.
The town hall at 26 Rue de la République provides administrative services Monday through Saturday, with the commune accessible via La Rochelle transport networks and located just 2.6 kilometers from La Rochelle airport.
L'Houmeau serves as part of the intercommunal structure CA La Rochelle while maintaining its distinct identity as one of the most densely populated communes in Charente-Maritime at 678.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Location: canton of La Rochelle-9
Location: Charente-Maritime
Location: Arrondissement of La Rochelle
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: http://www.mairie-lhoumeau.fr
Shares border with: Lagord, Nieul-sur-Mer, La Rochelle
Address: 26 rue de la République, 17137 L'Houmeau 17137 L'Houmeau
Phone: +33546509191
Email: accueil@lhoumeau.fr
Website: http://mairie-lhoumeau.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.19306,-1.18722
Latest update: August 18, 2025 10:16
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