From a giant snake skeleton stranded on the sand at Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, to a squashy sailboat on the Canal de la Martinière at Le Pellerin, to a house submerged in the middle of the Loire at Couëron, the Parcours Estuaire du Voyage à Nantes is world-renowned. Over 120 km on both banks of the Loire, on foot, by car or on a cruise, take a stroll that propels you into a fantastic world. Your camping paradise Les Rochelets, in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, invites you to stimulate your imagination for the whole family.
A permanent collection of contemporary artworks
From Nantes to Saint-Nazaire, over 120 km, 29 permanent works by contemporary artists can be admired along the Loire estuary. Initiated in 2007 by the Voyage à Nantes (VAN), the route from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire begins on the north bank and returns on the south bank. In fact, there’s no real sense of direction!
Each work accompanies a strong natural element, whether a little-known treasure or a historical landmark. Take the “Anneaux de Buren” on theIle de Nantes, initiated in 2007. They showcase the beauty of the Loire and the architectural beauty of the quays and warehouses.
Let’s continue on the left bank, with “Misconceivable” the super-soft boat ready to fall on the commune of Le Pellerin. Erwin Wurm uses humor and the absurd to make the boat irresistibly drawn to the river.
In Paimboeuf, on the right bank, Kinya Maruyama ‘s “Starry Garden” surprises from afar. Here, he offers another view of the Loire landscape. Before arriving in Saint-Nazaire to see Dewar et Gicquel’s giant “Le pied, le pull et le système digestif”, let’s stop in front of the “Serpent d’Océan“ in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins.
Located just a few hundred meters from your Les Rochelets campsite, the skeleton of a giant snake emerging from the ocean is surprisingly large and realistic…
Débord de Loire: a great festive event
The nautical and artistic event returns every 3 years! This major nautical and artistic festival brings the quays of Nantes and the towns along the Loire estuary to life, from Saint-Brévin-les-Pins up to the town of La Divatte-sur-Loire. No fewer than 16 towns will be showcasing the river in festive events! Further information at www.debordeloire.fr
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