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Pornichet

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire-Atlantique

Pornichet - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire-Atlantique
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In southern Brittany, where the Loire has completed its long journey to the border between the Brière marsh and the Atlantic Ocean, Pornichet is a main town in the region La Baule - Guérande Peninsula. A 3/4 hour drive from Nantes, Pornichet is at the heart of an area rich in historical, natural and urban.

invigorating walks on the coastal path or in the countryside, swimming or sunbathing on its three sandy beaches, nautical raw sensations escaped or off, heritage discovery or shopping at the market, paris at the track or visiting the casino, spa beneficial to the spa or excursion in the area, sporting events or childish days... to Pornichet, it vibrates, you can appreciate, we explore, dream!

Geographical information

MunicipalityPornichet
Postcode44380
Tourism labels
Latitude47.2634260 (N 47° 15’ 48”)
Longitude-2.3405710 (W 2° 20’ 26”)
Surface area12.67 km²
Population12159 inhabitants
Density959 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNantes (73 km, 59 min)
Insee code44132
IntercommunalityCA de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire
DepartmentLoire-Atlantique
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

La Baule-Escoublac5.5 km (12 min)
Le Pouliguen8.9 km (19 min)
Saint-André-des-Eaux9.2 km (15 min)
Saint-Nazaire12.1 km (15 min)
Trignac14.8 km (14 min)
Guérande15.7 km (16 min)
Montoir-de-Bretagne18.8 km (17 min)
Saint-Lyphard19.9 km (22 min)
Saint-Malo-de-Guersac20 km (18 min)
Saint-Molf22 km (20 min)
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins22 km (22 min)
Batz-sur-Mer23 km (23 min)
La Turballe23 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

Browse Pornichet neighborhoods and discover at your own pace, their charms and their buildings:

The Pornichet downtown, along the Bay of Pornichet - La Baule, is run throughout the year. Beach, thalassotherapy center, ports, casino, beach clubs, sailing schools, houses of character, restaurants, bars and shops contribute to a successful stay full.

Good Source / Sound-Marguerite, a meeting place for artists and businessmen from the late 19th century, this neighborhood, bordered by four miles of beaches and coves, has retained its relaxed lifestyle and an exceptional wooded . The area family vacation on the beach with beach clubs, restaurants and sailing schools.

Hamlets. Of its rural past, Pornichet kept a nice wooded countryside. Minutes from beaches by car or bike lanes, the area, starting point for hiking or biking, offers a very pleasant holiday for "nature".

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites
Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

Discover the activities and events Pornichet: sport, culture, heritage, entertainment. Throughout the year, Pornichet offers you a thousand and one memories to share with family. Some examples of events Pornichet:

The Renc'Arts Festival in mid-July to mid-August Pornichet. During the summer, two nights a week, come to dream of artists from all over the world: Tuesday evening for street arts, Thursday evening for mestizo music...

Fridays of Little Wolf. All spring and summer Fridays, Pornichet rejuvenates and invites children with their parents to spend moments of sharing, fun and original games, shows, sports shops or staggered... The joy of children makes parents happy...

And many other events: Pornichet Nautik 100%, two days to discover the pleasures of water sports, horse racing at night, twice a week in summer, Masters volleyball, Pornichet Paddle Trophy...

Photos

Beach Sainte-Marguerite
Beach Sainte-Marguerite
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Beach Booksellers - Pornichet
Beach Booksellers - Pornichet
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The advanced Congrigoux
The advanced Congrigoux
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Leopold Square Hervo
Leopold Square Hervo
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sea ​​kayak Animation Pornichet
sea ​​kayak Animation Pornichet
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Volleyball on the beach Pornichet
Volleyball on the beach Pornichet
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Ker Sovereign
Ker Sovereign
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Campaign and hiking trail Pornichet
Campaign and hiking trail Pornichet
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The tip of Bé
The tip of Bé
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Entertainment for children Pornichet
Entertainment for children Pornichet
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Villa seaside Pornichet twentieth century
Villa seaside Pornichet twentieth century
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Good Source Beach
Good Source Beach
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Seagulls at low tide
Seagulls at low tide
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Carrousel Square Léopold Hervo
Carrousel Square Léopold Hervo
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Pond - Square Léopold Hervo
Pond - Square Léopold Hervo
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Pornichet is at the heart of Southern Brittany, rich in authenticity and diversity. Travel the rugged coastline, to the Pouliguen Croisic, according to its creeks and its coastal path, glide over the water in the canals of Briere. Soak up the magic of its cottages, fall under the spell of a sunset in the salt marshes known Guérande, board a ship of the imagination, and discover the birth of the giants of the sea in St. -Nazaire ...

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tropical walking at Tropicarium Bonsaï
Nature and the great outdoors4 € to 6 € La Baule-Escoublac (1.9 km)
Cruise to visit the floating wind turbines
Culture and education3400 € La Turballe (15.8 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Wild Coast Pouliguen
HikeIntermediate2:30Le Pouliguen (6.9 km)
Vélocéan - Cycling in Loire-Atlantique
Cycling itineraryEasy4:30Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (13.2 km)
Along the Haute Perche Canal
HikeEasy1:30Pornic (25 km)
MTB Raid "Vilaine Tonic and Technique": Circuit 20 of the MTB-FFC La Roche-Bernard Site (official)
Mountain bike itineraryIntermediate4:35Nivillac (30 km)
In the footsteps of Jacobsen - Ile de Noirmoutier
HikeEasy1:55Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (30 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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