🇫🇷 Challans, France

Challans is a commune in the Vendée department of France. It has a population of approximately 17,000 people. While not directly on the coast, Challans is located near several ports, including the Port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and the Port of Noirmoutier, which may be of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. The city does not have any notable shipyards or factories producing ship parts.