Noirmoutier-en-l'Île

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Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, commonly referred to as Noirmoutier, is a commune in the Vendée département in western France. Population (1999): 5,001.

It is situated on the island of Noirmoutier, in the Atlantic Ocean. The commune covers the northern point of the island, and contains three villages: Noirmoutier, L'Herbaudiere and Le Vieil.

The Castle of Noirmoutier dates from the 11th and 12th century.

Coordinates: 47°00′N 2°14′W