Pornic, Coastal commune in Loire-Atlantique, France.
Description
This commune sits on the Atlantic coast in Loire-Atlantique and spreads across several sandy beaches between rocky cliffs. The town holds a marina and an old harbor plus walking trails along the shore.
History
The town served as a fishing harbor since medieval times and the castle from the 15th century stood on the coast for defense. Over the centuries the place grew from a small port into a seaside resort.
Culture
The Breton name Pornizh reflects the town's coastal roots and fishing boats still line parts of the old harbor. Stone houses with blue shutters stand along narrow lanes close to the shore.
Practical
Visitors reach the commune by regional train or road from Nantes and walk along the coast on marked paths. Hotels and rental apartments stand in the town center and near the beaches.
Did you know?
The legend of the Nine Ladies tells of women turned to stone and the rocks remain visible on the beach at low tide. Local tales connect these stones to old customs and folktales from the region.
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Plage de tharon
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Les Mousseaux tumulus
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La Joselière dolmen
2.3 km
Plage des Sablons
2.6 km
Plage du Porteau
3.3 km
Pré d'Air dolmen
3.4 km
Mini-ferme du camping des Brillas
8.4 km
Golf de Pornic
1.4 km
La Boutinardière gallery grave
3.9 km
Pierre de la Croterie
9.4 km
Plage de la Joselière
2.1 km
Pierre des Platennes
9.6 km
Pierre Le Matz menhir
9.2 km
Menhir de la Souchais
5.9 km
Pop Corn Labyrinthe PORNIC
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Plage de l'Étang
5.6 km
Plage de Portmain
4.6 km
Plage des Grandes Vallées
1.6 km
Tharon plage
7.7 km
Plage de la Source
1.1 km
Église Saint-Gilles de Pornic
2.9 km
Plage De La Gauvinière
4.2 km
Plage De La Gilardière
4.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours de La Bernerie-en-Retz
6.5 km
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764 m
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