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Lagord

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

Lagord - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime
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Charming town of Charente-Maritime, in the New Aquitaine region, Lagord takes place at the gates of the very touristic maritime town of La Rochelle. It is located not far from Nieul-sur-Mer, Saint-Xandre and Puilboreau.

Attractive and dynamic, this city in western France attracts passing visitors with its rich architectural heritage and history, but also with its ideal geographical position. It is indeed a perfect vacation spot to enjoy the calm of the surroundings and nature while exploring some of the most beautiful towns and the most beautiful beaches in Charente-Maritime. Since the start of the 2023 school year, the city of Lagord has inaugurated the new district called "the Atlantech pole" which is home to 3,000 people, which means that the population of Lagord will increase from 7,320 inhabitants to more than 10,400 inhabitants in 2022-2023.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLagord
Postcode17140
Tourism label
Latitude46.1833318 (N 46° 10’ 60”)
Longitude-1.1333334 (W 1° 8’ 0”)
AltitudeFrom 4m to 30m
Surface area8.04 km²
Population10400 inhabitants
Density1294 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Rochelle (5.9 km, 14 min)
Insee code17200
IntercommunalityCA de La Rochelle
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Puilboreau3.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Xandre3.9 km (8 min)
Nieul-sur-Mer4.4 km (10 min)
La Rochelle4.9 km (13 min)
L'Houmeau5 km (11 min)
Dompierre-sur-Mer7.1 km (13 min)
Marsilly7.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Rogatien9.3 km (17 min)
Aytré9.6 km (14 min)
Périgny10.9 km (17 min)
Bourgneuf11.4 km (19 min)
Esnandes11.6 km (19 min)
La Jarne12.2 km (18 min)
Saint-Ouen-d'Aunis12.3 km (18 min)
Angoulins12.5 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the late twelfth century in a beautiful Romanesque style, the church of Our Lady of the Assumption has suffered over the centuries many destructions and reconstructions that give it its current appearance. From the original building remains today little remains, like the portal to the six capitals. The church has suffered in the 2010s a major restoration campaign that has helped to highlight its most beautiful architectural and decorative elements.

Built for a family-trading of spirits in the nineteenth century, the castle housed the keyboard during the Second World War a school for noncommissioned officers of the German anti-aircraft defense. Summer camp in the 1950s, is currently being converted into a hotel but its huge park is open to the public.

As you wander the city, be sure not to admire the Vendome mill and the mill Benoist, which testify to the important cereal activity of the common past.

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday morning.

All summer, the town offers many festivities with shows, games and other activities planned for the whole family.

In September, the feast of biodiversity is an opportunity to learn more about nature and the environment that surround us.

In December Lagord place at Christmas party and entertainment for children and their parents.

Event - Journée d'Immersion en Apiculture

Photos

The Mayor
The Mayor
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The village
The village
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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Cross
Cross
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Monument aux Morts
Monument aux Morts
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Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 20°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 21°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sea kayak ride with a guide
Sports sensations14 € to 55 € Fouras (23 km)
Parachute jump above the Marennes-Oléron Basin
Sports sensations275 € Marennes-Hiers-Brouage (35 km)
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée
Nature and the great outdoors175 € to 1035 € Sainte-Hermine (40 km)
Horse or pony ride in the forest and on the beach
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 60 € Ronce-les-Bains (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Locks - Sainte Radegonde des Noyers
HikeEasy4:55Sainte-Radégonde-des-Noyers (21 km)
The Green Casting - Champagné les Marais
HikeEasy1:20Champagné-les-Marais (22 km)
The Gravelle - Champagné les Marais
HikeEasy2:05Triaize (23 km)
The Golden Ball - The Ford of Velluire
HikeEasy1:05Le Gué-de-Velluire (27 km)
Laves Wood
HikeEasy1:00La Taillée (27 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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