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Héric

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Loire-Atlantique

Charming town of Loire-Atlantique in Pays de la Loire, Héric takes place about twenty kilometers from the lovely city of Nantes. It is located near Saffré, Casson or Notre-Dame-des-Landes.

The old Hyhariacum mainly developed in the Middle Ages, after experiencing the exploitation of its iron mines in the Gallo-Roman. Its proximity to the rich city of Nantes has allowed him to gradually face charming and dynamic it is today.

Its ideal location and its rich architectural and historical heritage make it an ideal base for those wishing to explore the charms of the region, while enjoying the peace and quiet.

Geographical information

MunicipalityHéric
Postcode44810
Latitude47.4147940 (N 47° 24’ 53”)
Longitude-1.6525560 (W 1° 39’ 9”)
AltitudeFrom 17m to 66m
Surface area73.93 km²
Population6523 inhabitants
Density88 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNantes (26 km, 27 min)
Insee code44073
IntercommunalityCC d'Erdre et Gesvres
DepartmentLoire-Atlantique
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Notre-Dame-des-Landes6.4 km (9 min)
La Chevallerais7.5 km (8 min)
Casson9.4 km (9 min)
Grandchamp-des-Fontaines9.8 km (10 min)
Fay-de-Bretagne10.8 km (9 min)
Treillières11.6 km (10 min)
Blain11.8 km (11 min)
Nort-sur-Erdre12.6 km (12 min)
Puceul14.1 km (10 min)
Saffré14.2 km (12 min)
La Grigonnais15 km (11 min)
Bouvron15.2 km (15 min)
Sucé-sur-Erdre15.9 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Rebuilt in the nineteenth century, the Saint-Nicolas Church is one of the most beautiful buildings of the town. It is located near the Notre-Dame du Bon Secours, also built in the nineteenth century.

Walking through the town and its surroundings, you can also admire numerous private exceptional homes like castles Dreneuf, the Courosserie to Challonge, the Jubinière, Prairie or Beaulieu. Built in the late eighteenth century, it is now being renovated.

You can enjoy sunny days by taking one of the walks along the Nantes-Brest canal not far.

Events and festivities

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 15°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Nantes, the inevitable !

Not to mention the walks along the canal from Nantes to Brest.

And sea, beaches just 40 minutes.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Outdoor escape game - The Alchemist's Elixir
Entertainment19 € Nantes (23 km)
Nantes City Pass : Visits, Activities, Museums & Transport
Entertainment27 € Nantes (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway
Cycling itineraryEasy5:00Carquefou (17.2 km)
Circuit Loire
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Julien-de-Concelles (27 km)
Circuit of the Little Anjou
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Julien-de-Concelles (27 km)
Freshness and disconnection in the Hâvre Valley - oudon
HikeEasy2:05Oudon (29 km)
Circuit of Brain-sur-Vilaine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:10La Chapelle-de-Brain (36 km)

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Hotels

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