Oldest Cities in Pays de la Loire

Top 99 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Pays de la Loire

1 Savenay 42.3

2 Nort-sur-Erdre 42.3

3 Clisson 42.3

4 Aizenay 42.3

5 Bouchemaine 42.3

6 Treillières 42.3

7 Mamers 42.3

8 Chemillé-Melay 42.3

9 Les Sorinières 42.3

10 Donges 42.3

11 Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu 42.3

12 Saint-Julien-de-Concelles 42.3

13 Montoir-de-Bretagne 42.3

14 Mortagne-sur-Sèvre 42.3

15 Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc 42.3

16 Saint-Berthevin 42.3

17 Beaupréau 42.3

18 Juigné 42.3

19 Trignac 42.3

20 Thouaré-sur-Loire 42.3

21 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 42.3

22 Jumelles 42.3

23 Sautron 42.3

24 Saint-Jean-de-Monts 42.3

25 Segré 42.3

26 Bouaye 42.3

27 Montaigu 42.3

28 Bonchamp-lès-Laval 42.3

29 Vigneux-de-Bretagne 42.3

30 Pont-Saint-Martin 42.3

31 Craon 42.3

32 La Chevrolière 42.3

33 Changé 42.3

34 Haute-Goulaine 42.3

35 Le Loroux-Bottereau 42.3

36 Mûrs-Erigné 42.3

37 Le Pouliguen 42.3

38 Château-du-Loir 42.3

39 Vallet 42.3

40 Beaufort-en-Vallée 42.3

41 Saint-Hilaire de Talmont 42.3

42 Pouzauges 42.3

43 Chalonnes-sur-Loire 42.3

44 Arnage 42.3

45 La Montagne 42.3

46 Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges 42.3

47 Machecoul 42.3

48 Ernée 42.3

49 Le Poiré-sur-Vie 42.3

50 Sucé-sur-Erdre 42.3

51 Vertou 42.3

52 Mayenne 42.3

53 Les Herbiers 42.3

54 Les Sables-d'Olonne 42.3

55 Fontenay-le-Comte 42.3

56 Guérande 42.3

57 Bouguenais 42.3

58 La Baule-Escoublac 42.3

59 Carquefou 42.3

60 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre 42.3

61 La Flèche 42.3

62 Challans 42.3

63 Couëron 42.3

64 Sablé-sur-Sarthe 42.3

65 Orvault 42.3

66 Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire 42.3

67 Saumur 42.3

68 Rezé 42.3

69 Saint-Herblain 42.3

70 Laval 42.3

71 Cholet 42.3

72 La Roche-sur-Yon 42.3

73 Saint-Nazaire 42.3

74 Le Mans 42.3

75 Angers 42.3

76 Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 42.3

77 Évron 42.3

78 Ancenis 42.3

79 Coulaines 42.3

80 Doué-la-Fontaine 42.3

81 Basse-Goulaine 42.3

82 Blain 42.3

83 Chantonnay 42.3

84 Pontchâteau 42.3

85 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez 42.3

86 Luçon 42.3

87 La Ferté-Bernard 42.3

88 Nantes 42.3

89 Pornichet 42.3

90 Olonne-sur-Mer 42.3

91 Trélazé 42.3

92 Allonnes 42.3

93 Château-Gontier 42.3

94 Pornic 42.3

95 Les Ponts-de-Cé 42.3

96 Châteaubriant 42.3

97 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire 42.3

98 Château-d'Olonne 42.3

99 Avrillé 42.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Pays de la Loire often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Savenay has a median age of 42.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Savenay's residents are over 42.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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