La Bernerie-en-Retz, Coastal commune in Loire-Atlantique, France.
La Bernerie-en-Retz covers 16.08 square kilometers along the Atlantic coast, featuring 4.5 kilometers of shoreline with fine sand beaches and golden cliffs reaching 47 meters elevation.
The commune has experienced steady population growth since 1872, evolving from a small fishing settlement of around 1,000 inhabitants to nearly 3,500 residents by 2022.
The town preserves its Breton heritage through its Gallo name 'La Bèrneriy' and hosts maritime festivals celebrating traditional fishing practices passed down through generations.
La Bernerie-en-Retz railway station provides train connections between Pornic and Nantes, offering residents and visitors access to regional transportation networks throughout the year.
The Boutinardière rock formation contains the Trou de l'enfer, a natural hole where wind creates amplified sound effects that gave rise to its hellish name.
Location: canton of Bourgneuf-en-Retz
Location: Loire-Atlantique
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Shares border with: Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Pornic
Address: 16 rue Georges-Clemenceau, 44760 La Bernerie-en-Retz 44760 La Bernerie-en-Retz
Phone: +33240827056
Email: accueil@mairie-labernerie.fr
Website: http://mairie-labernerie.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.08139,-2.03750
Latest update: July 28, 2025 08:47
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