Pornichet is a French town in the Loire-Atlantique department. Thanks to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, this town in western France has established itself as a must-visit seaside resort on the Atlantic coast.
La Baule, située sur la côte atlantique, possède l’une des plus belles baies d’Europe. Avec Pornichet et Le Pouliguen, elle fait partie des trois cités nées du grand mouvement d’engouement pour les loisirs en bord de mer. À la fin du 19è siècle, de nombreuses grandes fortunes ont investi dans ces stations balnéaires pour profiter des vertus de l’air marin. Ces investisseurs ont compris le potentiel de la baie du Pouliguen et de sa longue plage de huit kilomètres, entre Le Pouliguen et Pornichet.
La commune de La Baule est née et s’est développée rapidement, se constituant un patrimoine architectural unique, composé essentiellement de villas de style médiéval ou néogothique. Aujourd’hui, elle bénéficie d’une infrastructure hôtelière de renom grâce au tourisme qui y tient un rôle essentiel. Partagée entre La Baule et Saint-Nazaire, Pornichet s’est également développée grâce à l’essor des bains de mer. Elle est devenue une commune en 1900. En plus des différentes activités nautiques qui s’y sont développées, Pornichet est le plus important port de plaisance du département de la Loire-Atlantique.
No trip to Pornichet would be complete without enjoying one of its three beautiful beaches. Closest to downtown Pornichet, Plage des Librairies is the busiest of the three. It overlooks the Bay of La Baule. Located behind the Pointe de Congrigoux, Plage de Sainte-Marguerite is the most welcoming and family-friendly.
Located north of La Baule, the Brière Regional Natural Park owes its name to the Brières and marshes that constitute it. This 548 km² natural area is part of the Natura 2000 network thanks to the numerous species it contains.
A must-see in La Baule, the Escoublac forest is one of the highest coastal dunes in France at 52 meters high. It is home to the ancient village of Escoublac, the location of which is marked by a cross located in the heart of the forest.
Impossible to visit Pornichet without enjoying one of its three beautiful beaches. Closer to the city center, Librairies beach is the busiest. It overlooks the bay of La Baule. Located behind the Pointe de Congrigoux, Sainte-Marguerite beach is the friendliest and most family-friendly.
Explore the local architectural heritage with the “Villa Dreams” guide offered by Pornichet Tourist Office. The "Belle Époque Villas" made the city one of the most famous resorts for socialites in the 19th century.
It would be unthinkable to visit Pornichet without drinking a muscat at Le Bidule, a legendary bar known throughout France. There are no chairs in this iconic bar for you to sit on while you have a drink. Customers are served in a friendly atmosphere around wooden barrels.
The 3-star Oceania Pornichet La Baule hotel is the perfect base for family vacations, romantic weekends, and business trips in Pornichet.