Sports and leisure activities
Horse races at the racecourse, a round on the golf course, a family escape game or an evening at the casino overlooking Plage des Libraires — leisure in Pornichet can be enjoyed outdoors and indoors, all year round. Here, we have gathered the best addresses to match every mood during your stay, even when the weather has other plans.
Leisure activities in Pornichet
When the beach is no longer your priority or the rain decides to make an appearance, Pornichet keeps the energy going. Try your luck at the racecourse, challenge friends to an escape game, or rent a bike and ride along the bay. Compete with the kids at mini golf, enjoy a round on the golf course, or book an immersive racing simulator experience. Leisure activities in Pornichet cover every mood, from laid-back fun to full-throttle excitement.
Facing the ocean, from the beach of the booksellers and in the heart of the bay, the Casino Partouche de Pornichet is an emblematic place of leisure and conviviality. It's the place to be for entertainment by the sea.
Treat yourself to a creative experience with Color Bloom Studio: a painting workshop led by an artist to set your imagination free and leave with a piece of art that reflects who you are.
Escape Yourself Pornichet offers life-size escape games. A collective adventure where logic, observation and team spirit make all the difference.
Escapea Pornichet offers outdoor escape games and life-size treasure hunts. An original way to discover the town and have fun as a team.
The Golf de Pornichet offers golf for everyone. An ideal place to learn, improve or simply take the time to play.
In Pornichet, Le Cabanon à vélos invites you to hop on the perfect two-wheeler to explore the resort and the peninsula at your own pace, between ocean, bike paths and more confidential trails.
Less than 100 meters from Pornichet's Plage des Libraires, Mini-golf offers a fun activity for all generations. A must for a relaxing moment overlooking the bay.
Leaving from Pornichet, the Petit Train Touristique de Pornichet - La Baule invites you to travel in a different way, along the seafront promenade, for a gentle, panoramic discovery of the bay.
In Pornichet and the surrounding area, T-time at Verona's invites you to learn English in a different way, by walking, observing and taking time to savor the moment.
Present in Pornichet, La Baule and all along the Côte d'Amour, Véloc'Ouest makes it easy to get away from it all by bike. It's easy to rent a bike online: you choose your bike, then pick it up in our store or have it delivered.
In Pornichet, Les Secrets de la Baie offers a life-size investigation to explore the town in a different way. An open-air adventure for families and friends.
Located in the Pornichet Atlantique business park, L'Hachez-vous is a friendly place where you can play, laugh and share. A lively games bar, open to encounters and creativity.
UP2PLAY, near Pornichet, is a massive indoor recreation center: sports, leisure activities, events, and get-togethers with friends or family in a fun and versatile setting.
The Hippodrome de Pornichet brings the town to life all year round to the rhythm of horse racing. A captivating dive into the world of horses and competition.
In Pornichet, Bodyhit offers customized electrostimulation coaching. A gentle, effective way to take care of your body, accompanied by a state-certified coach.
Located in the Pornichet Atlantique business park, Atlantique Pole Position 44 plunges visitors into the heart of motor racing. An ultra-realistic driving experience, combining thrills and fun.
Located in the heart of Pornichet, just a stone’s throw from Intermarché and near the racetrack, Quai des Arts is a performing arts venue open to everyone. Theater, dance, music, and cultural events enliven life at the Cité Océane all year round.
Rent an electric bike in Pornichet and explore the Atlantic coast at your own pace. Starting from Sainte-Marguerite, set out to discover the beaches, the town center, La Baule Bay, or the Guérande salt marshes along specially designed routes.
In Pornichet, culture comes alive all year round
A trip to the cinema, a live theatre performance, an afternoon at the library… In Pornichet, cultural outings extend the day through shared experiences, discovery and creativity.
Families, friends and couples gather after a walk along the seafront to watch a film, laugh together during a performance or simply enjoy spending time playing together. Simple but vibrant moments that keep the town alive through every season.
Located between the market square and Pornichet's hippordome traffic circle parking lot, La Toile de Mer community cinema invites you to experience cinema in a different way, in a friendly, accessible atmosphere that's deeply rooted in local life.
Located in the heart of Pornichet, just a stone’s throw from Intermarché and near the racetrack, Quai des Arts is a performing arts venue open to everyone. Theater, dance, music, and cultural events enliven life at the Cité Océane all year round.
Sports activities in Pornichet
Needing to burn some energy or looking for a wellness session by the ocean? Pornichet offers a wide range of sporting activities for every level. From the historic tennis courts just steps from the beach, to personalised electrostimulation sessions designed to maximise your time, or golf courses surrounded by greenery — this seaside destination knows how to keep your energy flowing.
In Pornichet, Club Fitneo - Valdys Resort Thalasso & Spa combines sport and relaxation. A place to move, strengthen and relax, facing the Plage des Libraires and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Golf de Pornichet offers golf for everyone. An ideal place to learn, improve or simply take the time to play.
In Pornichet, Bodyhit offers customized electrostimulation coaching. A gentle, effective way to take care of your body, accompanied by a state-certified coach.
Just 300 meters from the beach, the Ninon Tennis Club invites you to play tennis in a privileged setting. A historic club, between ocean, market and art of living.
Around Pornichet
Pornichet is the perfect base for discovering a region filled with exceptional experiences. Just a short drive away, explore the fascinating Brière marshlands by traditional flat-bottomed boat, enjoy a safari adventure at Planète Sauvage, or marvel at the famous Machines de l’Île in Nantes. Wildlife parks, aquatic centres and scenic aerial tours along the coastline — Loire-Atlantique offers countless experiences waiting just beyond Pornichet.
In La Baule-Escoublac, about 5 km from Pornichet, Aquabaule invites you to pamper yourself. A multi-faceted aquatic and wellness center open to all.
Located in La Chapelle-des-Marais, in the heart of the Brie region, Cabaret La Plume Rouge invites you to experience a warm and spectacular evening, just 25 minutes from Pornichet. An ideal getaway to spice up an evening or celebrate an event.
Located in Quilly, Loire-Atlantique, Espace Quilly invites you to experience a day full of sensations in the heart of a vast leisure domain, just 45 minutes from Pornichet (about 45 km), between Nantes and the coast.
The Loire estuary, between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire and less than 15 km from Pornichet, is a veritable open-air museum. An artistic journey to discover a territory in perpetual transformation.
In Saint-Nazaire (≈ 12 km from Pornichet) and Pornic (≈ 35 km from Pornichet), Exitime Escape Game offers escape and puzzle games for all audiences. Adventures to be experienced as a team, indoors or outdoors.
In Guérande, about 10 km from Pornichet, the Ferme Lait Prés Verts offers a glimpse into the daily life of an organic dairy farm. It’s a vibrant place that features a reception hall right in the heart of the farm.
Follow the green line and let it guide you through Nantes: a permanent cultural trail that connects monuments, works of art, and unique alleyways for a straightforward exploration.
In Saint-Nazaire, around 12 km from Pornichet, Laser Game Evolution offers a fun and dynamic indoor activity. A collective experience ideal for sharing a moment of play and laughter.
In La Baule-Escoublac, about 4 km from Pornichet, Les Écuries des Parcs offers horse riding from an early age. A place dedicated to the pleasure of riding, from leisure to competition.
Located in La Baule-les-Pins, just 5 minutes from Pornichet (about 3 km), the MiniGolf de La Baule - Les Pins invites you to share a fun and friendly moment, a stone's throw from the ocean and in the shade of the pine trees.
Located in Saint-André-des-Eaux, just 10 minutes from Pornichet (about 7 km), Monkey Forest invites you to experience a day of XXL adventure in the heart of one of the department's largest leisure parks and accrobranche.
In Le Croisic, around 25 km from Pornichet, the Océarium du Croisic invites you to explore the world's oceans. It's a fascinating immersion in marine life, filled with wonder and discovery.
In Guérande, about 20 minutes from Pornichet (15 km), Pop Corn Labyrinthe Guérande invites you to experience a life-size adventure, in the heart of a huge cornfield transformed every summer into a giant playground for families to enjoy.
In Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, on the Jade coast, about 35 minutes from Pornichet, Racing Kart Jade invites you to experience the thrills of one of the region's largest karting sites, accessible to beginners and experienced drivers alike.
In Saint-Nazaire, around 12 km from Pornichet, DreamAway Saint-Nazaire invites you to experience virtual reality adventures. An immersive experience accessible to all, whatever their age or familiarity with technology.
In Guérande, you can discover the area from the air. Departing from the La Baule-Escoublac aerodrome, helicopter flights offer a panoramic view of the peninsula and coastline.
Departing from La Baule airfield, just a few minutes from Pornichet, Atlantic Air Évasion invites you to take to the skies for a rare aerial experience, suspended between sky and ocean.
In La Baule-Escoublac, about 5 km from Pornichet, Les Ailes de l'Estuaire offers you the chance to take to the skies. First flights and introductory flights to discover the coastline from the air.
Discover Belle-Île-en-Mer, the jewel of the Atlantic, thanks to two complementary ways of exploring the island, depending on whether you want to be free or accompanied.
In Guérande, Aquaguérande invites you to take a refreshing, relaxing break in a modern aquatic center designed for the enjoyment of young and old alike.
In Frossay, about 30 km from Pornichet, Défi Nature offers a nature park. A life-size playground for family adventure.
Rivage Thalasso & Spa invites you to slow down your pace overlooking the Bay of La Baule and indulge in a wellness interlude in the gentle sea air.
In La Baule-Escoublac, just ten minutes from Pornichet, Parcofolies invites you to experience a day of life-size leisure activities, where young and old alike will find plenty to play, move and share, without ever looking at the clock.
In the heart of La Baule-Escoublac, around 3 km from Pornichet, the Manège des Platanes offers a complete and friendly approach to horse riding. A privileged place to experience the relationship with horses in the heart of nature.
In Pornichet, À Vos Volants offers vintage car rallies and experiences in the heart of the Guérande peninsula. An invitation to explore the area in a different way, at the wheel of characterful vehicles.
In Nantes, some 90 km from Pornichet, Les Machines de l'Île brings to life a bestiary of monumental machines. A unique artistic project, combining imagination, mechanics and industrial memory.
In Pornic, around 35 km from Pornichet, Pornic Aventure offers a spectacular accrobranche course in the heart of nature. An aerial adventure for the whole family or just a few friends, in the heart of a vast green setting.
In Guérande, fifteen minutes from Pornichet, Escape Factory invites you to plunge into immersive worlds where team spirit and curiosity are the keys to adventure.
Departing from the La Baule-Escoublac airfield, just a few minutes from Pornichet, the Aéro-Club de la Côte d'Amour invites you to discover the peninsula from the air, for a thrilling aerial interlude.
Looping Party, located in St-Brévin les pins and Le Pouliguen, is an indoor amusement park for children aged 0 to 12. It's a fun place to play, move around and have fun under cover, whatever the weather.
In the Parc d'activités de la Guerche, in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (22 km from Pornichet), Bloc Session Loire Estuaire invites you to discover rock climbing in a modern, friendly gym, ideal for a sporty session on your own, with friends or family.
XSL Paintball invites you to fill up on adrenalin in the heart of the Guérande forest, just 15 minutes from Pornichet.
At the Saint-Nazaire submarine base, BaseJump is reinventing the tree-top adventure course: vertical courses between concrete pillars that let you feel the adrenaline rush and explore a place steeped in history.
In the La Baule Forest, Canopy Parc offers courses featuring suspended nets and trampolines up to 8 meters high: a fun, high-flying adventure for all ages.