Smallest Cities in Pays de la Loire

Top 99 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Pays de la Loire

1 Montaigu 5,070

2 Bonchamp-lès-Laval 5,094

3 Vigneux-de-Bretagne 5,095

4 Pont-Saint-Martin 5,114

5 Craon 5,130

6 La Chevrolière 5,220

7 Changé 5,245

8 Haute-Goulaine 5,290

9 Le Loroux-Bottereau 5,326

10 Mûrs-Erigné 5,384

11 Le Pouliguen 5,438

12 Château-du-Loir 5,567

13 Bouaye 5,673

14 Beaufort-en-Vallée 5,677

15 Saint-Hilaire de Talmont 5,737

16 Pouzauges 5,912

17 Chalonnes-sur-Loire 5,950

18 Arnage 5,991

19 La Montagne 6,012

20 Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges 6,033

21 Machecoul 6,054

22 Ernée 6,127

23 Le Poiré-sur-Vie 6,273

24 Sucé-sur-Erdre 6,335

25 Mortagne-sur-Sèvre 6,428

26 Nort-sur-Erdre 6,461

27 Clisson 6,480

28 Aizenay 6,531

29 Bouchemaine 6,534

30 Treillières 6,572

31 Mamers 6,575

32 Chemillé-Melay 6,683

33 Les Sorinières 6,698

34 Donges 6,749

35 Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu 6,757

36 Saint-Julien-de-Concelles 6,758

37 Montoir-de-Bretagne 6,762

38 Savenay 6,770

39 Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc 6,809

40 Saint-Berthevin 6,887

41 Beaupréau 6,932

42 Juigné 7,007

43 Trignac 7,132

44 Thouaré-sur-Loire 7,172

45 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 7,280

46 Jumelles 7,328

47 Sautron 7,405

48 Saint-Jean-de-Monts 7,414

49 Segré 7,428

50 Vallet 7,483

51 Évron 7,808

52 Ancenis 7,840

53 Coulaines 7,912

54 Doué-la-Fontaine 8,089

55 Basse-Goulaine 8,160

56 Blain 8,274

57 Chantonnay 8,375

58 Pontchâteau 8,474

59 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez 9,358

60 Luçon 10,140

61 La Ferté-Bernard 10,201

62 Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 10,396

63 Pornichet 10,584

64 Olonne-sur-Mer 11,157

65 Trélazé 11,740

66 Allonnes 11,949

67 Château-Gontier 12,292

68 Pornic 12,897

69 Les Ponts-de-Cé 12,915

70 Châteaubriant 13,024

71 Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire 13,056

72 Château-d'Olonne 13,420

73 Avrillé 13,723

74 Sablé-sur-Sarthe 14,734

75 Mayenne 15,583

76 Les Herbiers 15,664

77 Les Sables-d'Olonne 16,105

78 Fontenay-le-Comte 16,316

79 Guérande 16,523

80 Bouguenais 16,824

81 La Baule-Escoublac 17,775

82 Carquefou 18,056

83 La Chapelle-sur-Erdre 18,481

84 La Flèche 18,536

85 Challans 18,947

86 Couëron 19,466

87 Vertou 22,921

88 Orvault 25,338

89 Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire 29,238

90 Saumur 33,229

91 Rezé 39,248

92 Saint-Herblain 46,898

93 Laval 50,489

94 Cholet 53,160

95 La Roche-sur-Yon 59,410

96 Saint-Nazaire 67,054

97 Le Mans 144,515

98 Angers 168,279

99 Nantes 325,070

The smallest cities in Pays de la Loire (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Montaigu has a population of just 5,070. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,070 residents, Montaigu is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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