A Unique Setting for Your Events

Organise Your Event in Pornichet

Organising an event in Pornichet means choosing an exceptional oceanfront destination, easy to access and supported by tailored expertise every step of the way. Seminars, conferences, private receptions or large public events… Everything comes together here to create memorable experiences.

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An easy-to-reach destination

Pornichet, just 1 hour from Nantes and 3 hours from Paris

Pornichet is easily accessible both by train and car, making it simple to bring together participants, teams or guests with minimal travel constraints. Located just 1 hour from Nantes and 3 hours from Paris by train, the destination offers a genuine change of scenery without the complexity of long-distance travel. Once here, everything feels effortless: venues are close together, the town centre stays lively all year round, and the ocean is always within reach.

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How to get to Pornichet?

Whether arriving by car, train or plane, reaching Pornichet is simple and convenient.

Train
Pornichet train station offers direct connections from Nantes and Paris. Allow approximately 3 hours by high-speed train from Paris.
Plane
Nantes Airport is located less than one hour from Pornichet.
Car
The racecourse offers a large private car park, while several free public parking areas are also available nearby.
A unique venue

Hippodrome de Pornichet

Pornichet Events proudly showcases one truly distinctive venue: Hippodrome de Pornichet.

Outside race days, the venue transforms into a fully adaptable event space capable of hosting a wide variety of formats.

Its bright spaces overlooking the race tracks make it equally suited for intimate meetings and large-scale corporate or public events. With 10 event spaces, outdoor terraces and a panoramic restaurant, the venue can accommodate anywhere from 10 to over 3,000 guests.

A truly distinctive setting guaranteed to bring something unique to your event.

Spaces designed to adapt to every type of event:

  • Betting Hall: capacity of 1,000+ guests, depending on layout (877 sqm
  • Panoramic Restaurant: unique trackside views, 350 seated guests or up to 600 guests for cocktail receptions 
  • Meeting rooms: from 8 to 80 people 
  • Two outdoor terraces, including one 600 sqm terrace overlooking the stables 
  • All spaces offer WiFi access and are fully accessible for guests with reduced mobility 
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Anything is possible in Pornichet

The only limit is our imagination

Pornichet Events allows you to create a wide variety of event formats depending on your objectives and needs.

Seminars, business meetings, gala dinners, conferences, trade shows, product launches or large public events such as concerts and festivals… anything is possible.

Team-building activities can also be integrated on-site or by the ocean, creating memorable shared experiences while strengthening group dynamics (scavenger hunts, team olympiads, murder mystery games, water sports and more).

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Responsible events

A destination committed to sustainability

Pornichet is actively committed to a more responsible tourism model. In 2026, the destination received Green Destinations recognition, becoming the first destination on the Atlantic coast of France to achieve this distinction.

In practical terms, this also allows us to support event organisers looking to integrate more sustainable practices by connecting them with local, responsible solutions tailored to their event.

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Tailored support

Two event experts by your side

Sandrine and Carole have been supporting companies, agencies and institutions for many years in designing and delivering successful events.

They assist at every stage: concept development, planning, organisation and on-site coordination. Their mission is simple: save you time and ensure everything runs exactly as planned.

One dedicated point of contact, a clear organisation process, and genuine local expertise.

Planning an event?

Contact us

Do you have an event project in Pornichet ?

Carole and Sandrine from Pornichet Events are here to support you.

📞 02 40 66 17 30