Naval Museum - Fort de Mindin

Facing the Loire estuary, just a stone's throw from the Serpent d'Océan, the Musée de la Marine de Mindin is housed in a former XIXᵉ century fort. Since 1983, this place of memory has been telling the story of shipbuilding and local maritime heritage, in a setting steeped in history and open to the landscape.

The museum offers a remarkable view of the estuary and the Saint-Nazaire Bridge, inviting visitors to understand the close link between river, ocean and human activities. Inside, you'll discover ship models in display cases, bearing witness to the skills and milestones of shipbuilding.

Each year, a new thematic exhibition enriches the tour, providing a complementary look at the region's maritime and industrial history. The museum is run by an association of enthusiasts, whose commitment is felt in the transmission of knowledge and the attention paid to visitors.

Accessible to families, the museum provides a visit booklet as well as a games booklet for children, for a playful discovery adapted to the youngest visitors. The pace of the visit is free, allowing visitors to stroll around and chat.

Located on the La Loire à Vélo and La Vélodyssée cycle routes, the Musée de la Marine de Mindin is a natural choice as a stop-off point for gentle discovery on foot or by bike. An ideal cultural stop-off to enhance a walk along the estuary.

This visit is the perfect complement to a stay in Pornichet. It offers a different view of the coastline, linking landscapes, naval history and human memory, in a place where the river meets the ocean.