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Saint-Nazaire Bridge
France's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Rezé
Pays de la Loire, France · Europe
About Rezé
Rezé sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bouguenais, 51km from Passage du Gois.
Rezé is in Pays de la Loire, France, with about 39,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bouguenais, about 4 km away.
Rezé (French: [ʁəze] ; Breton: Reudied, Gallo: Rezae) is a commune (municipality) and former bishopric in the Loire-Atlantique department in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. It is a southern suburb of Nantes. It was also called Ratiate in the Middle Ages and Rezay in the High Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rezé?
Within an hour or so of Rezé: Saint-Nazaire Bridge (46 km), Passage du Gois (51 km), Puy du Fou (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Rezé?
The nearest famous roads are Passage du Gois.
Where is Rezé?
Rezé is in Pays de la Loire, France, about 4 km from Bouguenais.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 39,248
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 47.1906, -1.5689
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Rezé
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Passage du Gois
A 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Puy du Fou
Unique French historical theme park in the Vendée region acclaimed for its spectacular live-action shows and immersive experiences.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Rezé
- 46 kmSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.
- 51 kmPassage du GoisA 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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