Pornic

Discover Pornic, camping in Loire Atlantique

Pornic is a small seaside resort in the department of Loire Atlantique in France. With less than 2,000 inhabitants, Pornic is one of the most beautiful and preserved seaside resorts in France.

Known for its natural setting and wide sandy beach, this small coastal town is full of secluded coves ideal for relaxing and spending the day in nature. The town is characterized by its narrow, winding streets lined with charming pastel-colored houses, complemented by pine trees and some large sand dunes on the distant horizon.

Visit the old Pornic and its fishing port where dominates the castle of “Bluebeard”, and the upper town with its maze of streets and stairs. Along the coast, on the coastal path, admire the typical villas of the seaside architecture. Tourist office – 02 40 82 04 40

To discover in Pornic near the campsite

• La Petite Maison dans la Prairie: In the heart of the Pays de Retz, this old farmhouse with its wood-burning oven and windmill has come back to life. The breads are baked on a wood fire. Chemin de l’Éperon – 02 40 27 13 01
• Pornic Aventure: Accrobranche. To find sensations and entertainment with family and friends and discover 95 workshops on 9 courses: Tarzan jumps, giant zip lines, bmx… Val Saint Martin pond – 06 16 05 55 36
• Fontaine aux Bretons: on this site to discover, you will find a restaurant, with its gardens and pastures with animals. The path of the customs officers will lead you to the beach of the Source. At the exit of Pornic
• Thalassotherapy : Water course in seawater heated to 33 °, bubble bed, jacuzzi, jets, sauna, steam room, massages … Plage de la Source – 02 40 82 21 21
• Golf: The 18-hole golf course offers a course alternating between wooded areas and wide open spaces in the heart of the seaside resort. The first 9 holes date back to 1912 and make the club one of the oldest in France. Avenue Scalby Newby – 02 40 82 06 69

The destination Pornic, in the 44

Destination Nature

The destination Pornic includes several seaside resorts on 47 km of coastline between beaches and creeks. Come and discover this authentic destination at the gateway to Southern Brittany. Between nature and culture, the destination offers many walks in Loire Atlantique, to discover the many natural areas, source of life and biodiversity:

• Forests for relaxing and invigorating family walks
• Ponds for fishing.
• Marshes to observe the fauna and flora in a preserved nature

Destination Culture

Pornic offers beautiful cultural discoveries around a varied and authentic heritage. Stay in our seaside campsite and discover our emblematic sites and the nuggets of our land that conceal many secrets:

• The fishery, discover the wooden huts on stilts with the suspended net, typical of the region
• Historical heritage: the Trembling Stone in Cheix-en-Retz, the Pays de Retz museum in Villeneuve en Retz, the analemmatic sundial in La Plaine-sur-Mer…
• Faïencerie : visit of the factory. The company has remained family-owned since 1948. It is one of the last French factories to make its creations painted by hand. The visit is led by a decorator who will explain the path of the earthenware object, from the paste state to the finished product. Reservation recommended. Rue de la Faïencerie – 02 51 74 19 10
• Curé Nantais : factory visit. It is the oldest cheese of the Nantes region. Watch the transformation of the milk into cheese, and taste it. Discover the exhibition on the 100 years of history of the Curé Nantais. Rue Dr Auguste Guilmain – 02 40 82 28 08

Stay in our campsite Pornic, ideal starting point to discover the region.