Are you planning to visit Loire-Atlantique soon? This holiday is the ideal opportunity to discover the most beautiful villages in Loire-Atlantique. Whether you’re staying at Les Rochelets campsite on the Côte de Jade or near Nantes, discover all the charming places to stay close to your holiday destination.
The most beautiful seaside villages in Loire-Atlantique
Holidaymakers on the Loire-Atlantique coast will have the opportunity to visit 3 charming seaside resorts classified as “Petite cité de caractère”, including Le Croisic, Piriac-sur-Mer and Batz-sur-Mer.
Le Croisic
Between sea and marsh, the Le Croisic peninsula stretches for 5 kilometers, but it’s only at the very end that visitors can discover Le Croisic, its harbor, its dozens of old granite and half-timbered houses in the old town, its historic monuments and its wild coastline. If you’re looking for a family activity, don’t miss a visit to theOcéarium and its 4,000 marine animals!
Piriac-sur-mer
A visit to the renowned seaside resort of Piriac-sur-mer is the perfect way to discover a destination with the look and feel of a Breton village, thanks to its traditional granite houses, cobbled streets and constant blossoming of hydrangeas and hollyhocks. You can then continue along the coastal paths and beaches.
Batz-sur-Mer
At the tip of the Guérande peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and the salt marshes, Batz-sur-Mer can be discovered not only through its salt marshes, beaches, coves and small port, but also through its remarkable cultural heritage. History buffs and the simply curious can visit the salt marsh museum, the Grand Blockhaus, Notre-Dame-du-Mûrier chapel and Saint-Guénolé church.
The most beautiful villages to visit around Nantes
Passing through the Cité des Ducs? Discover all the villages to visit near Nantes. From Trentemoult to Oudon, via Clisson, let yourself be tempted by one of these amazing stopovers in the heart of Loire-Atlantique.
Trentemoult
After taking the Navibus from Gare Maritime to Trentemoult in just a few minutes, enjoy a relaxing vacation just a stone’s throw from Nantes. This former fishing village offers lovely walks along its narrow streets and colorful houses. After this pleasant stroll, you can also take a seat on the quayside terrace and enjoy the view over the port of Nantes for a relaxing moment with family or friends.
Clisson
Nicknamed “Little Tuscany” for its umbrella pines and red-tiled houses, Clisson (pictured) is also recognizable by its imposing medieval castle overlooking the Sèvre and Maine rivers. Lovers of river excursions will also find canoe, kayak, rowboat and stand-up paddle rental outlets here, enabling them to discover the Clisson valley from the water’s edge.
Oudon
30 kilometers northeast of Nantes, on the banks of the Loire, the village of Oudon opens its doors to visitors who come to stroll through its cobbled streets, but also and above all to discover the superb Tour d’Oudon, a castle over 600 years old.
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