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Loire-Atlantique, camping to recharge your batteries

Nantes en Loire-Atlantique
Nantes en Loire-Atlantique

 

Bordered by the Atlantic and crossed by the Loire, the Loire-Atlantique is a department of the Pays de la Loire region. Between the Brière Regional Natural Park and its pretty thatched cottages, the charming fishing ports, its wild creeks, its rocky coasts, its beautiful beaches, but also Nantes and its historical heritage, it is an area that has many assets for pleasant and unforgettable camping holidays.

Campsites in Loire-Atlantique

To make your stay as easy as possible, we have almost 140 campsites in Loire-Atlantique to choose from. So you can find the ideal campsite for the place you want to stay. To help you make your choice, here is a small selection:

Campsites in Pornic with swimming pool / water park /Loire-Atlantique

Campsite La Boutinardière ****

La Boutinardière campsite **** in Pornic has several swimming pools, one of which is indoor, and waterslides. Located 200 metres from the sea, it also has a wellness area with a spa, jacuzzi and sauna. At La Boutinardière campsite, you'll find 250 accommodation options among the 367 pitches. Most of these are chalets and mobile homes. Sports enthusiasts are sure to find something to suit them, with a football pitch, handball, boules, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as table tennis and minigolf. For children, there's a playground, entertainment, a club and a mini club for toddlers. Evening entertainment, dancing and shows will make your evenings a memorable holiday.

Campsite La Chênaie ****

Water park with slides

Camping La Chênaie **** is also in Pornic, 2.5 km from the sea. This large campsite has 557 pitches and around 480 rentals (chalets, mobile homes and tents). The campsite has a water park with an outdoor swimming pool and waterslides, as well as a wellness area with a spa, solarium, hammam and sauna. Sports enthusiasts will not be left out with petanque, volleyball, basketball and football pitches. Children can enjoy the miniclub. As the sun goes down, it's time for excitement with shows, entertainment and dancing.

Campsites in Saint Brévin les Pins with a water park

5-star campsite Le Fief ***** / Mobile homes and chalets to rent

Camping Le Fief ***** is 800 metres from the beach in Saint-Brévin and is open from early April to late September. It offers a huge range of accommodation, from simple bare pitches to luxurious Taos villages. There are also children's clubs for all ages (from 18 months to 16 years). There are plenty of out-of-the-ordinary activities on offer, including treasure hunts, archery and aquafun. While the children are being looked after, take the opportunity to visit the Spa and treat yourself to a relaxing massage session. In the evenings during the summer season, there are cabaret evenings: top-quality shows for all the family.

Camping Le Fief à Saint-Brévin-les-Pins
© Camping Le Fief à Saint-Brévin-les-Pins

Camping de Mindin *** / Open all year round

Camping Le Mindin *** is a small, friendly family campsite open all year round and located by the sea. It also has a heated indoor swimming pool and offers original entertainment in high season such as karaoke, sumo wrestling and pedal go-karts. You can also enjoy delicious cocktails made by a specialist bar. In the evenings, the whole family can enjoy mussels and chips, quizzes and shows organised by the campsite team. Children's club and playground are available to make your holiday a wonderful memory.

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Les Mouettes municipal campsite ** in Le Pouliguen

Les Mouettes ** municipal campsite in Le Pouliguen is open from April to November. Located 800 m from the sea, it has 200 bare pitches but no rentals. Petanque and table tennis are the activities on offer here, along with a children's play area. Barbecues are permitted and the sanitary blocks are heated.

 

 

What should you see in Loire-Atlantique during your camping holiday?

The capital of Loire-Atlantique and prefecture of the Pays-de-la-Loire region, Nantes is also the sixth most populous commune in France. Chosen as the capital by the Dukes of Brittany to build their castle in the 15th century, Nantes was originally a medieval fortress. Today, as a City of Art and History, it harmoniously blends the ancient and the contemporary. Take a stroll around the Bouffay district to admire the old timber-framed houses, and the superb covered gallery of the Passage Pommeraye. Stop off to admire the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral and its immense glass roof. Finally, children and adults alike will love the Machines de l'île, a unique exhibition where animals made of wood and steel are on show.

Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral, Nantes
Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral, Nantes© iStock

The Brière Regional Nature Park is home to these famous 3,000 thatched-roof houses. They are spread across the islands of the park, particularly the island of Férdrun. It's also the perfect place for nature walks. By bike, on horseback, on foot, in a canoe or even by barge, France's second-largest marsh offers you incredible encounters with nature, thanks to its abundant wildlife. Whiskered tits, avocets and egrets will hold no more secrets for you!

Brière marshes in Loire-Atlantique
Brière marshes in Loire-Atlantique© iStock

La Baule is first and foremost one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The 9-kilometre-long bay links Pornichet to Le Pouliguen and offers a host of activities, including sailing, horse riding, inline skating, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, sunset watching and ice cream! A pretty seaside resort, it's the ideal destination for lazing around and swimming, strolling past the superb 20th-century buildings and admiring their architecture.

Aerial view of the Bay of La Baule
Aerial view of the Bay of La Baule © iStock

A seaside resort that owes its reputation to its proximity to Nantes, Pornic is situated on the Atlantic coast on the Côte de Jade. You'll be amazed by its natural beauty and the great diversity of its flora and fauna. From Pornic, you can take a boat to explore the island of Noirmoutier.

Port of Pornic
Port of Pornic © iStock

The beautiful medieval town of Loire-Atlantique, Guérande alone boasts half of the department's megalithic monuments. Renowned for its salt marshes, Guérande has been awarded the "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" (Town of Art and History) label and is a favourite for its ancient architecture. You'll love wandering through the flower-lined streets, admiring the houses with their centuries-old facades, and finishing your visit with a crêpe au caramel au beurre salé or a kouign amann.

The ramparts of Guérande
The ramparts of Guérande© iStock

 

 

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