Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
A community guide to Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in Pays de la Loire, la France.
- Population
- 13,074 residents
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 46.7211, -1.9459
Community and amenities
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Pays de la Loire: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez's residents. Visitors passing through Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is a populated place in Pays de la Loire, la France. The community supports 13,074 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pays de la Loire. Its position within the broader regional network gives Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez sits at approximate coordinates 46.7211 latitude and -1.9459 longitude within Pays de la Loire. The terrain and natural features around Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pays de la Loire road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez is bound up with the broader story of Pays de la Loire. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.