Notre-Dame-de-Riez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Notre-Dame-de-Riez
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The church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, in Notre-Dame-de-Riez
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 Notre-Dame-de-Riez
Location in France
Notre-Dame-de-Riez
Location in Pays de la Loire
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Pays de la Loire | |
| Department | Vendée | |
| Arrondissement | Les Sables-d'Olonne | |
| Canton | Saint-Jean-de-Monts | |
| Intercommunality | Atlancia des vals de la Vie et du Jaunay | |
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14.62 km2 (5.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
85189 /85270
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| Elevation | 0–19 m (0–62 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Notre-Dame-de-Riez is a small town, also known as a "commune," located in the western part of France. It's found in a region called Pays de la Loire, specifically within the Vendée department. This charming place is known for its quiet life and beautiful French countryside.
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Discovering Notre-Dame-de-Riez
Notre-Dame-de-Riez is a special type of local area in France called a commune. Think of a commune as a town or village with its own local government. It's a way France organizes its many small communities.
Where is Notre-Dame-de-Riez Located?
This commune is situated in the Vendée department, which is part of the larger Pays de la Loire region. This area is in the west of France, not far from the Atlantic coast. The landscape around Notre-Dame-de-Riez is mostly flat, with its lowest points at sea level and its highest points reaching about 19 meters (around 62 feet) above sea level.
Life in the Commune
Notre-Dame-de-Riez covers an area of about 14.62 square kilometers (about 5.6 square miles). The number of people living here changes over time, but it's a smaller community. People in the commune live in a peaceful setting, often surrounded by nature.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Notre-Dame-de-Riez is a person named Jean Buchou. A mayor is like the leader of the town. They are in charge of making decisions for the community, managing local services, and representing the people who live there. Mayors are elected by the citizens of the commune.
