Atlantic Air Park
Background
Louis Bordron, Mayor of Chasnais for many years, was the inspirational force behind the delevopment of Atlantic Air Park.
He successfully promoted the idea with all the regional and national authorities and worked closely with Pierrick Anonier, the airpark’s developer. Pierrick Anonier had established France’s first airpark, Vendee Air Park in Talmont St. Hilaire, some 27 km (15 NM) to the west of our location.
The Atlantic Air Park project was launched to potential purchasers in September 2000.
Shortly afterwards, the earthmovers and workmen started to build the extensive taxiway infrastructure and to re-lay the 760 metre tarmac runway.
The taxiways within the airpark also allow motor access for residents, guests and services and have been named Rue Louis Bordron in honour of his pivotal role
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The airpark comprises a small castle estate and 28 plots.
www.atlanticairpark.com
(official website)
Geographical location
The airpark is located on the west coast of France
in the Vendée, about 100 nm north of Bordeaux
in a quiet rural setting, on the edge of the pretty village of Chasnais. The residents of the Airpark enjoy excellent relationships with their neighbours.
The development of the Airpark and the airfield, where the local aeroclub operates a small flying club with two planes, has given the local economy important impetus.
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The historic city of Luçon is just under 5 km away and offers an amazing infrastructure. So we have several large supermarkets, DIY stores, boulangeries, countless small and larger shops, many restaurants and of course the typical French weekly market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) where you can buy wonderfully fresh and regional food .
The area benefits from a micro-climate with
sunshine hours and temperatures similar
to France´s Mediterranean coast. The
magnificent, largely deserted
Atlantic beaches of the Gulf of Aguillion
are only 18 km away and the fashionable
seaside resort of Les Sables d'Olonne can
be reached in less than 30 minutes.
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La Rochelle and the beautiful island of Ile de Re with its picturesque harbor town are also only a few minutes' flight away and are always worth a visit.
The largest shifting dune in Europe (Dune du Pyla) with a height of 108m is about 100 NM away and should not be missing on your travel route.
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