Bed and breakfast in Pornic

A tourist resort on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean

The town of Pornic is part of the Côte de Jade and lies on the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Loire-Atlantique département, it is bordered to the east by Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons and to the north by Saint-Père-en-Retz. This seaside resort is located to the south of the Armorican Massif and has a population of around 14,000. Its population rises sharply in the summer months, as tourists from France and abroad come to enjoy the coastline and its water-based pleasures. During your holiday, discover Pornic's famous gras-double or succumb to the other delicious recipes of the Pays de Retz! Its inhabitants are particularly fond of bardatte and shad stuffed with sorrel, a highly appetising fish speciality.

Leisure activities for adults and children in Pornic

There are plenty of activities on offer for visitors to Pornic, particularly along the coast. For example, its main sailing club organises stand-up paddle outings, a discipline that allows you to exercise while contemplating the coastal landscape. For a thrilling experience with friends, try out the towed buoys on a sea outing. Grab the handles and glide through the water at top speed! Other water-based activities on the Côte de Jade include kayaking and jet-skiing, both of which are great fun! Other less strenuous leisure activities are aimed at the general public and are organised by the tourist office. The first tour gives you access to the treasures of the upper town and the suburbs. The second tour is based on a medieval and maritime approach. You'll explore the historic centre, stroll through the courtyards of the castle and listen to the guide's anecdotes about the port. Your bed and breakfast in Pornic may be close to the Pornic equestrian centre, which welcomes local Pays de la Loire residents and holidaymakers all year round. Young children have the opportunity to discover the joys of horse riding from the age of 18 months in an enchanting environment.

Visits and activities around Pornic

Other entertainment is within your reach around Pornic. A visit to the submarine l'Espadon in Saint-Nazaire is always a rewarding experience! This demilitarised museum ship holds many secrets that adults and children love to discover.

Schedule a stopover on the island of Noirmoutier, you won't regret it! This will be your chance to see for yourself how salt is harvested at the Puylorson salt marsh and to visit the Noirmoutier castle museum. You'll also have the chance to visit the church of Saint Philbert. This building, which combines Romanesque and Gothic styles, houses two 17th-century altarpieces. Art and history buffs also can't miss the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul in Nantes, which is packed with exceptional works of art and incredible stained glass windows. To get some fresh air and recharge your batteries when the weather's right, you're invited to the Jardin des plantes! It's a remarkable park where you'll come across deciduous trees, conifers and numerous tropical plants.