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Frossay is located on the south bank of the Loire estuary, 25 km from Saint-Nazaire and 40 km from Nantes. It is one of the oldest parishes in the Pays de Retz<\/strong>. The present-day village replaces the Bourg aux Moines, founded in the 11th century. Frossay boasts a number of calvaries. Near the village, the Fuie calvary is one of the most beautiful. <\/p>\n\n Looking for a unique experience? Head for Legendia Parc, a 33-hectare wildlife park where tales and legends of the Pays de Retz come to life. Meet wolves, bears, lynxes and many other species among the 500 animals present<\/strong>. Shows, captivating stories and family entertainment await you for a memorable day. <\/p>\n\n Located on the banks of the Canal de la Martini\u00e8re, Quai Vert is a must for lovers of outdoor leisure activities. Rent a bike<\/strong>, paddle<\/strong>, kayak <\/strong>or pedalo <\/strong>to pedal or sail from the Pont des Carris to the Champs Neufs lock. You can also learn from exhibitions or enjoy summer concerts. <\/p>\n\n For a dose of adventure, head to D\u00e9fi Nature, the Ch\u00e2teau de la Rousseli\u00e8re leisure park. On the program: accrobranche <\/strong>(10 courses), Filet course, paintball<\/strong>, laser game<\/strong>, outdoor escape game<\/strong>, orienteering course<\/strong> with map and compass. Something for all tastes and ages! <\/p>\n\n Between the sea and the countryside, the marshes and the banks of the Loire, the commune of Frossay is a great place for walking and hiking.<\/p>\n\n Read also: The Loire \u00e0 V\u00e9lo passes through Frossay!<\/a><\/p>\n\n Based at Frossay<\/strong>, Randkar has been offering microlight first flights<\/strong> for over twenty years. Fly over the C\u00f4te de Jade, the Loire estuary or the Bri\u00e8re marshes for an unforgettable experience. If you’re ready for take-off, you’ll pay \u20ac50 for a 15-minute flight, \u20ac80 for half an hour and \u20ac140 for a one-hour tour. <\/p>\n\n The R\u00e9serve ornithologique de l’\u00eele du Massereau covers 393 hectares of wet meadows belonging to the Conservatoire du Littoral. It includes the Massereau “island”, part of the former Basse-Loire maritime canal and the Migron reserve. Guided tours<\/strong> are organized with naturalist guides to observe the birds and animal and plant species present on the former Loire islands. Find out more HERE<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n Inaugurated in 1892, the Champs Neufs machinerie in Frossay is located on the Canal Maritime de la Basse-Loire (Canal de la Martini\u00e8re), which runs along the south bank of the Loire estuary. Discover its history through guided tours with demonstrations, exhibitions and models<\/strong>. Guides will explain how the machinery used to operate the locks and move ships from Frossay to Le Pellerin. <\/p>\n\nThe best things to do in Frossay<\/h2>\n\n
Legendia Parc: animal park, legends and live shows<\/h2>\n\n
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Le Quai Vert de Frossay<\/h2>\n\n
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D\u00e9fi Nature, Frossay’s leisure park<\/h2>\n\n
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Walks and hikes in Frossay (on foot and by bike)<\/h2>\n\n
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Microlight baptism in Frossay<\/h2>\n\n
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The Massereau and Migron bird sanctuary<\/h2>\n\n
Frossay’s heritage<\/h2>\n\n
La Machinerie du canal maritime de la Basse-Loire<\/h2>\n\n