Your seaside holidays
The seaside in Loire-Atlantique
Your seaside holidays near Nantes
Restoring your seaside holiday in the Loire-Atlantique region means discovering a coastline that is both rocky and sandy, with picturesque fishing villages;The coastline is rich in natural beauty, picturesque villages with a rich cultural heritage and a host of unusual activities to enjoy with friends or family. With 130km of coastline, the beaches of Loire-Atlantique follow one another without looking alike: small wild coves or large family beaches, the Atlantic ocean is just waiting for you! Discover the Nantes coastline with our charming seaside gites and B&Bs for an authentic holiday.
Near Nantes, here's our selection of top destinations to make the most of the Atlantic Ocean and its seafront.
La Baule
La Baule is the best-known resort in the département. It boasts a large sandy beach that stretches out over the neighbouring communes in an urban environment and is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The seaside resort is well known for its large villas with typical architecture and its resort atmosphere.Discover our holiday rentals in La Baule.
Pornic
In a completely different style,Pornic offers a family seaside, with its old fishing port and traditional boats. History buffs can visit its 13th-century castle thanks to the guided tours offered by the tourist office, while sports enthusiasts will love the cycling trails. Lovers of rejuvenating holidays won't be left out either, with the thalassotherapy institute at Pornic. The village offers a more picturesque setting for your seaside holidays. Discover all our holiday rentals in Pornic.
Le Croisic
Recognised as a "Petite Citée de Caractère", the Le Croisic peninsula owes its charm to its architectural heritage, which has been preserved and enhanced over the years;
À just a stone's throw from the sandy beaches
In the south of Loire-Atlantique, you'll find seaside gîtes à close to the beaches of Vendeacute;e, with sand as far as the eye can see. The Loire-Atlantique destination is very family-friendly, and attracts many walkers. Les Gîtes de France is present all along this coastline, offering a wide range of seaside rentals: gîtes as well as chambres dôtes, whether in the Pays de Retz or the Brière. Seaside rentals always attract a large number of holidaymakers (families, friends, senior citizens, couples, Germans, British, Belgians and Dutch).
For a sporting holiday, you can choose from a wide range of accommodation.
For sporting and cultural holidays
From the start of spring through to autumn, sports enthusiasts can leave their seaside rental for the day to take part in fun or exciting water-based activities, such as an introduction to sailing or kitesurfing, a kayak trip or scuba diving. A leisurely stroll along the water's edge will turn the hearts of romantics or awaken the creative spirit of artists.
L’Océ an Atlantique révèle always flamboyant colours, and guarantees you a permanent changeétuel… Admire the sunset or the waves crashing on the beach before returning to your holiday rental. Photo lovers, seaside gîtes are made for you!
