Pornic
Aurelie Stapf – porteurdesonge.com
Balade sur le port de Pornic
Aurelie Stapf – porteurdesonge.com

Pornic, seaside resort

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In the heart of the Retz Peninsula, discover the charm of Pornic and its port by taking the Vélodyssée route. A 75 km cycling route is available to explore the beauty of this town, from St-Brevin-les-Pins to Pornic and then from Pornic to Bouin.
 

You'll instantly feel like you're on vacation in Pornic!


Pornic, once known for its maritime trade, is today both a fishing port and a marina.

Take advantage of your stopover to go out to sea, aboard a sailboat or a traditional sailing ship!

Want to take a break? Relax on the orange sand of one of Pornic's many coves!

Prefer to stroll? Discover the town, its "Bluebeard's Castle," its fortified remains, its steep streets, and its local shops. Let the guides from the Pornic Intercommunal Tourist Office tell you about the town's history.

You'll love the famous Belle Époque villas and the walking tour that takes you from Pointe de Gourmalon to Noëveillard Beach. Take the opportunity to discover Pornic's local craftsmanship: pottery, cheese, craft brewery... Don't forget to treat yourself to a delicious ice cream from La Fraiseraie, a true institution!

See the Pornic Tourist Office website

Aurelie Stapf – porteurdesonge.com

Idea for a cycling route on La Vélodyssée from Pornic

Reach Nantes from Pornic along the Loire River. On the agenda for these 4 days by bike: original works of art and amazing neighborhoods!

Suggested cycle route from Pornic

Tailor-made itineraries

Tailor-made itineraries

St-Brevin-les-Pins / Pornic

14 St-Brevin-les-Pins / Pornic

40 km
2 h 38 min
I cycle often
This stage of La Vélodyssée starts by crossing St-Brevin between the sea, dunes, pine trees and villas. It continues into the countryside of the Pays de Retz towards St-Michel-Chef-Chef and the charming tourist seaside resort of Pornic.
Pornic / Bouin

15 Pornic / Bouin

34 km
2 h 15 min
I cycle often
La Vélodyssée route continues its tour of the Bay of Bourgneuf, brushing past the Breton Marshes in the search for out-of-the-ordinary landscapes in an area rich in birds local to the region. Human activity makes itself felt in the form of the fisheries and the small working ports which dot the coastline. One last gourmet stage on the Loire-Atlantique, La Vélodyssée route continues its tour of the Bay of Bourgneuf. We find ourselves in oyster country, encountering numerous little oyster ports and pits used to cultivate the oysters.