Au Gré des vents - Maison de la Pêche

A short distance from Pornichet, La Turballe offers a different face of the coastline. Here, the ocean is above all a place of work, transmission and memory. Discovering the town's atypical heritage invites you to understand how fishing has structured the town, its port and its identity, from the XIXᵉ century to the present day.

The tour begins at the La Maison de la Pêche museum. You enter as if in a chronological narrative, from the town's creation in 1865 to the port's contemporary evolutions. The era of the canneries, fishing techniques, the organization of the port and maritime life are revealed through objects, documents and personal accounts. The tour allows visitors to grasp the mutations of a territory that has been able to adapt without breaking with its roots.

To prolong the immersion, the discovery continues on the port. Aboard a sardine boat, you can immerse yourself in the daily life of fishermen in the 1960s, with their precise movements, life on board and sailing conditions. As for the visit to the fish auction, it offers a rare opportunity to witness the morning fish sale and observe a ritual that is still alive today, where fishermen, buyers and wholesalers come together.

The route then widens out into the immediate hinterland. The Kerbroué mill can be visited on several levels, allowing visitors to understand its mechanism and operation, still in use today for flour production. Higher still, the Trescalan lookout concludes the tour. Once you've climbed the steps, you'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the peninsula, offering time for pause and contemplation.

With the exception of the museum, some visits are by reservation only, with schedules and timetables varying according to the season. This way, you can adapt your visit to your own pace and to the port's highlights.

This exploration of La Turballe's heritage is a natural complement to a stay in Pornichet. It offers a different view of the coastline, more maritime and more working-class, and enriches the experience of the area by linking memory, landscapes and know-how.