Port-Saint-Père

Port-Saint-Père

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Create an itinerary around Port-Saint-Père   -   Add to favorites   -   Link to this page

Dotted with many farms and vineyards, the town of Port-Saint-Père is situated on a Roman road which there called road salt, is still visible. In the past, Acheneau had a very important fluvial activity, as evidenced by the port of Morinière, which reached up to the early 20th century heavy traffic of barges carrying grain, wine, wood and other goods. This port is now the perfect place for a quiet fishing party. The river is also Acheneau castles and manor houses, one can see the castle including Grandville, whose columns of the balcony reminiscent of Italian architecture, or Briord castle, transformed into "madness" (the name given to the time to large town houses) in the 17th century.

The Second World War lasted for 9 to Port-Saint-Père months (from August 1944 to May 11, 1945) than in the rest of France. For the record, a 250 kg bomb U.S. based since 1944, standing on a rock at one meter below the level of the road, the village of Pilon. It was at 7:00, March 8, 2009, 200 people were evacuated to defuse the bomb.

• Animal Park: One of the main attractions of the town is the park "Wild Planet". Discover your vehicle over 2000 amazing animals and majestic along the 10 km track Safari: deer, elephants, wolves, zebras ... Then discover the dolphins in the Marine City, unique show in the West! The trip ends with a step to the village from the bush and a course of the jungle! Ideal for families!
• Heritage:

• The Church of St. Pierre (1880).
• Our Lady of Good Guard, Calvary erected in memory of soldiers of World War II, Route de Saint-Mars-de-Costs.
• Le Moulin de Beauvais (nineteenth century).
• Port of Morinière: Located on a waterway leading in the Loire, it was a very active maritime traffic until the early 20th century.
• Is found in the town of Port-Saint-Père many castles: Castle Briord (1770), chapel (1780) and 18th century mill, the castle of Pre-Meriet the early 19th century and 17th century chapel, Castle Tower from the 19th century, the castle of the river from the same time as the castle of Grandville (1825) and its 17th century chapel.

• Hiking:

• The discovery trail bike (24 km / 2 hours): wood, water, stone, plants and animals are revealed throughout the ride. You will cross a lot of villages where farmers practice direct selling at the farm.
• The circuit of the Red Sands (7 km / 1:45) through the woods, pasture, vineyards and wetlands, walk on the path of Bourgneuf, ancient Roman road. Go to Port Hamoneau along the Acheneau and go near the old quarries of red sand.
• The circuit of Safari and Held (5 km / 1:15) by following this path you may be surprised to see a herd of gazelles or antelopes and hear the elephants trumpeting. Discover the vineyards and the marshes of the Jutière where Acheneau, nearby, joined the Lake Grandlieu.

• The first weekend of July: Festival in The Straw: shows and concerts.
• The last Sunday of August: fishing contest on Acheneau.
• The first Saturday in September: film in the open air.

• Heritage Maritime and River:

• The Semaphore Point St. Gildas in Préfailles.
• Pornic, the upper town and its old castle.
• The Marine Museum in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins.
• The Maritime Canal of Lower Loire, also known as Canal Maritime de la Martiniere to Frossay.
• Paimboeuf, pre-historic port of Nantes.

• Historical and Cultural Heritage:

• The repository of old crafts and home of the wash house in Saint-Père-en-Retz.
• The Chapel of Prigny and the lantern of the dead to Moutiers-en-Retz.

• Know-how:

• The pottery of Pornic.
• The Making of Cakes St-Michel Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef.
• The Fraiseraie in Pornic.
• The cheese of Pornic Curé Nantais.
• The brewery of the Côte de Jade Pornic.

• Cities around:

• Saint-Nazaire and yards of the Atlantic.
• Nantes, a city of art and history.

• The Great Park of the Legends: a site of 33 hectares devoted to animals, tales, legends and superstitions. 3 shows.

Dolphin Wild Planet		Lion Wild Planet
Port of Morinière to Port-Saint-Père		Port-Saint-Père
Port-Saint-Père the waterfront		Port-Saint-Père

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C

Demeure les Arabesques 4 Epis,     9.7 Port-Saint-Père A beautiful avenue lined with trees, reveals a beautiful fold of the sixteenth century. Welcome to the Abode Arabesques, you're in the Loire Atlantique Britain. After many years has... Located in Port-Saint-Père From 88 € to 123 € the double room

La maison de Béné    SPECIAL OFFER Fresnay-en-Retz You long to rest, quiet and relaxation? Dreaming of a break of fresh air and scenery? Or are you simply looking for authenticity? Then discover the house of beneficiary. If you love... Located 11.9 km from Port-Saint-Père From 55 € to 60 € the double room

Manoir du Pas Jahan   Couëron Just 10 minutes from Nantes, in the countryside, a fourteenth century manor fully renovated in 2010, in respect of the environment with natural materials (lime, hemp, wood country,... Located 14.5 km from Port-Saint-Père From 65 € to 85 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Port-Saint-Père

Le chant des oiseaux Arthon-en-Retz At the heart of a hamlet, in the end an impasse, views of the countryside, along hiking trails and 15 km from Pornic, birdsong awaits you. Cottage bungalow surrounded by a garden of... Located 17.3 km from Port-Saint-Père From 257 € to 632 € per week

Nantes centre-ville Studio de charme Nantes At the heart of the old Nantes, 3 rue du Bouffay, 3 floors with no lift, 300 m from the Château des Ducs and the Cathedral, railway station and the City of the Congress to 400 m. In... Located 17.3 km from Port-Saint-Père 500 € per week

Domaine du Collet - location mobil home   10 Les Moutiers-en-Retz In front of the Atlantic ocean beside a small fishing harbour this three star camping place “Domaine du Collet” offers its customers a different and specific quality of sojourn, thanks... Located 21 km from Port-Saint-Père From 200 € to 700 € per week

All vacation rentals around Port-Saint-Père

Camping la chênaie à pornic     7.2 Pornic A Pornic, in Loire Atlantique, camping Chênaie **** is ideally situated close to shops and beaches. This family campsite welcomes you in a remarkably large area with trees and landscaping.... Located 24 km from Port-Saint-Père 12 € per day

Le patisseau   Pornic At Pornic, The Patisseau welcomes you in its green landscape. Come enjoy all the services and entertainment d? A real campsite 4 stars. NEW 2009: outdoor heated pool area with spa,... Located 25 km from Port-Saint-Père From 26 € to 42 € per day

All campsites around Port-Saint-Père

Logis Nuit De Retz      8.8 Port-Saint-Père Hotel Nuit De Retz is a 3-star hotel located at the crossroads of Nantes and Pornic, close to the airport and Planete Sauvage. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms have... Located in Port-Saint-Père Room from 59 €

Demeure Les Arabesques     9 Port-Saint-Père Located in the Loire-Atlantique region, the Demeure Les Arabesques is a 20-minute drive from Nantes and Pornic station. It offers an outdoor swimming pool. Guest rooms at the Demeure... Located in Port-Saint-Père Room from 70 €

Kyriad Nantes Sud-Bouaye Aéroport      8 Bouaye Set in 2 hectares of farmland, the hotel combines an idyllic setting in the heart of local vineyards with a convenient location just a short distance from Nantes-Atlantique Airport.... Located 6.6 km from Port-Saint-Père Room from 44 €

All hotels around Port-Saint-Père