Loudun (; French pronunciation: [lu.dœ̃]; Poitevin: Loudin) is a commune in the Vienne department and the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, western France.
It is located 30 km (19 mi) south of the town of Chinon and 25 km to the east of the town Thouars. The area south of Loudun is the place of origin of a significant portion of the Acadians, one of the early founding people of New France in Canada.
Known in ancient times as: Loudun
Periods/Settlements: roman, late-antique
Distance between:
Paris to Loudun166 Miles / 267 Kms Marseille to Loudun365 Miles / 587 Kms
Population: 6743 inhabitants
Code of the commune:
86137 Postal Code:
86200
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