Pornichet

A seaside resort in Loire-Atlantique

Situated on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Pornichet is a small commune with around 10 500 inhabitants. It is located in the Loire-Atlantique region and covers an area of almost 13 square kilometres. It is part of the Guérande peninsula and is surrounded by La Baule-Escoublanc and Saint-Nazaire. Pornichet attracts tourists from France and abroad thanks to its dynamic coastline and relaxed lifestyle. When you visit this seaside resort in western France, you'll also enjoy a cuisine rich in its maritime terroirs! Alise stuffed with sorrel and pike with beurre blanc are two dishes that particularly stand out. The most discerning palates will also be delighted by the flavours of bardatte, a delicious cabbage stuffed with rabbit. At snack time, you'll find it hard to resist the galette de Saint-Guénolé, a sweet recognisable by its shiny blond appearance.

Between relaxing on the beach and water activities

Find all the fresh ingredients of local recipes by visiting Pornichet's markets or Les Halles! During the summer, you can also stroll the aisles of the flavours market or the one devoted to the region's artisans. Are you looking to relax on holiday? Choose one of the two thalassotherapy centres and make the most of every moment! You'll be spoilt for choice with all the treatments on offer: Californian modelling, hot stone massage, beauty treatments, hammam etc…

Superb beaches dot Pornichet's 7 kilometres of coastline. If you want to relax and enjoy an enchanting setting, Sainte-Marguerite beach seems the most appropriate. If you'd like to try your hand at bodyboarding, head for the Bonne Source beach, the largest stretch of sand in the commune! There's also the Libraires beach, which has a sailing school and a club offering sea kayak hire. Other water sports particularly popular on the coast include stand-up paddle, flyfish and wakeboarding! Pornichet's historic heritage is presented to you on an audio-guide tour. The railway station, Notre-Dame des Dunes church, the fishermen's village and Pointe Bé: all these remarkable sites will hold no secrets for you!

Must-see tours around Pornichet

Once you've discovered the best tourist attractions around your holiday rental in Pornichet, go and explore its surroundings - you won't regret it! In Saint-Nazaire, visitors can visit the submarine l'Espadon, an impressive ship in more ways than one, before marvelling at the panoramic views from the top of the Saint-Nazaire Bridge. With children in tow, don't hesitate to visit the Océarium du Croisic (Croisic), where you'll meet species from all 5 continents! Among the fascinating fish that populate the premises, sharks are unsurprisingly the ones that fascinate the public the most. There are also several families of penguins, recognisable by their black backs and white bellies dotted with small black spots.