🌟 Activities & discoveries around La Demeure - La Bernerie-en-Retz Staying at La Demeure means enjoying an exceptional location in the heart of the Pays de Retz, just a stone's throw from the Croix Lucas beach. With its unspoilt coastline, maritime heritage and generous natural surroundings, La Demeure is the ideal setting for a relaxing holiday full of discoveries. 🌊 Pleasures of the sea & water sports activities Just a stone's throw from the accommodation, travellers can make the most of the seaside: - Swimming in the small Croix Lucas cove, perfect for families - Safe sea water - Sailing, paddle, kayaking, water sports courses - Discover the fisheries and oyster beds - Stroll along the beaches of Pays de Retz, to the rhythm of the tides These activities make La Bernerie-en-Retz an ideal destination for ocean lovers. 🚶‍♂️ Walks, nature and views The surrounding area offers some magnificent landscapes to explore: - Le chemin des douaniers, an emblematic coastal path with breathtaking views - The Pays de Retz marshes, perfect for birdwatching - Cycling between sea, countryside and typical villages - Pornic seafront, just a few minutes away, with its castle and harbour 🎾 Leisure activities and local entertainment La Bernerie-en-Retz offers plenty of activities for all ages: - Tennis, skatepark, beach games - Local markets and summer events - Workshops, guided tours and events organised by the Tourist Office 🏰 Must-see tourist sites nearby 🌅 Pornic - 10 minutes away A must on the coast: - The old port and its narrow streets - The cornice and its panoramic views - The Fraiseraie ice-cream parlour, a must for all gourmets 🏖️ La Pointe Saint-Gildas - Préfailles A remarkable natural site : - Semaphore and museum - Coastal paths with ocean views 🧂 The Côte de Jade and its fisheries A unique maritime heritage, ideal for photographers and lovers of the sea. 🌉 Must-see excursions: Noirmoutier & Presqu'île guérandaise 🏝️ The island of Noirmoutier - easily accessible The island is easy to reach from La Bernerie: Via the Noirmoutier bridge Or via the legendary Passage du Gois (depending on the tides) To discover : - The Bois de la Chaise - The salt marshes - Family beaches - The port of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île 🌉 Saint-Nazaire & its bridge - 30 to 40 min A city focused on the sea and the shipbuilding industry: - Crossing the spectacular Saint-Nazaire bridge - Visit the Atlantic Shipyards - The submarine Espadon - The Ecomuseum - The beaches of Saint-Marc and Pornichet 🌾 The Guérande peninsula A concentration of landscapes and heritage: - Guérande, a fortified medieval town - The salt marshes, listed and emblematic - La Baule and its legendary bay - The Brière Regional Nature Park, ideal for boat trips

🗺️ Access map to La Demeure - La Croix Lucas 🚗 By car From Nantes: Take the D751 towards Pornic. Drive through Pornic and then continue towards La Bernerie-en-Retz. As you enter the town, follow the signs for Centre / Plages. Then turn onto rue de la Croix Lucas. The house is just a few metres from the beach of the same name. From Saint-Nazaire : Take the D213 towards Saint-Brévin, then follow the coast towards Pornic. Continue as far as La Bernerie-en-Retz and follow the signs for Plage de la Croix Lucas. 🚆 By train Nearest station: La Bernerie-en-Retz (Nantes ↔ Pornic line). The house is about 15 minutes' walk from the station. On leaving, head towards the town centre and then towards the seafront. Rue de la Croix Lucas is located just after the beach. 🚶‍♂️ On foot from the town centre Walk to the seafront. Walk north towards Plage de la Croix Lucas. Rue de la Croix Lucas is just behind the small cove. The house is 50 metres from the beach, making it easy to find. 📍 Useful information A stone's throw from the oyster beds Close to the sea Quiet, residential area ideal for walks