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Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
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A fishing port, marina, and seaside resort on the Vendée coast.
Overview of Saint-Gilles
It is both a fishing port, a marina, and a seaside resort on the Vendée coast.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 7,530 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 10.46 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
History of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
What to see and do
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather
Like the rest of the coast, the town has an oceanic climate, mild and humid in all seasons with a certain presence of winds that can sometimes blow as storms in late autumn and early winter. That said, the coastline is less rainy than inland areas, winds are stronger, and temperatures are lower despite good sunshine.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |