Bordered by the Atlantic and crossed by the Loire, Loire-Atlantique is a département in the Pays de la Loire region. The Côte de Jade boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and coves on the Atlantic coast. Book your tent, camper van or mobile home pitch at Les Rochelets campsite in Saint-Brévin-les-Pins now for the Easter vacations!
Sightseeing and tourist activities
Discovering the Loire-Atlantique region? We recommend a detour to Nantes. A city not to be missed, with its Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Passage Pommeraye and Voyage à Nantes. .. The closer you get to the Atlantic coast, particularly Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, the more theLoire estuary dominates.
Do you know the “Terre d’Estuaire” discovery center in Cordemais? A unique place to recharge your batteries, learn and marvel… Take a 25-metre balloon ride to admire the marsh and its rich landscapes. In the sky, underwater, on land or sea, everywhere, look up, listen and discover this crossroads of fresh and salt water, this 60-kilometer ribbon with so much to tell. An extraordinary experience in a 2,000 m² center.
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins also has other must-see attractions. The Musée de la Marine, close to Le Serpent dans l’Océan, houses the memory of shipbuilding in theLoire estuary. An exceptional panorama of the estuary and the Saint-Nazaire bridge.
If you’re interested in history, the Chemin de la Mémoire 39-45 en Pays de Retz is a must. A memorial tourism circuit, it explores the key events of the last World War as you stroll through the very places where the events took place. A fascinating experience!
Nature walks and activities
Need a change of scenery and to reconnect with nature? Pays de Retz has many natural nuggets for you to discover. With its rich megalithic heritage, Saint-Brévin-les-Pins boasts 2 dolmens and 5 menhirs. They date from the Neolithic period, between the 5th and 3rd millennia BC. The town has a heritage map of Saint-Brévin’s megalithic sites, with a trail for groups or individuals to follow!
Discover in particular the Pierre Attelée forest with its impressive menhir. The only dune forest on the Loire-Atlantique coast to have direct access to the sea… Continue along the immense Rochelets beach to reach the famous Serpent dans l’océan (Estuaire trail) and you’re done! Happy vacations in Pays de Retz.
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