Beach life, one shore at a time

In Pornichet, you don’t simply visit, you settle in. Time stretches out across three beaches, three moments, three different ways to experience the ocean.

A taste of Pornichet

What if you let the ocean decide what comes next? A short escape, a weekend away, or perhaps for longer … Pornichet reveals itself like a novel, page after page, beach after beach.

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Sustainable destination

Pornichet, a destination definitely committed to sustainability. In February 2026, Pornichet became the only French town on the Atlantic coast to be awarded an eco-certification, earning the Silver Award from the Green Destinations programme.

With this internationally recognised distinction, Pornichet reaffirms its ambition to combine tourism appeal, residents’ quality of life and the protection

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Blue Flag certified beaches

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Eco-certified accommodation providers

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Cycling routes and dedicated bike paths

At your own pace

Four ways to experience Pornichet

A vibrant town, soothing nature, heritage to discover or horizons shaped by the ocean… Pornichet reveals itself according to your mood, from sunrise to sunset.

Dive into its history

From a fishing village to an Atlantic seaside town : the story behind Pornichet’s beginnings Pornichet carries its history proudly, etched into its façades and woven through its avenues… A story…

Slowing down, one beach at a time

Here, time moves differently. In Pornichet, you stroll along the seafront promenade, pause by a market stall, and watch the sunset from the deep-sea port. Slow living is not a slogan here: it is a…

Pornichet, the Atlantic seaside town

Here, the ocean is far more than scenery. It sets the pace of each day — from the tides revealing endless stretches of sand, to the wind filling the sails, to the sunset setting the harbour ablaze…

Alive all year round

On an autumn morning, market stalls overflow with colourful seasonal produce. On a winter evening, laughter and applause fill the auditorium at Quai des Arts. During a spring weekend, local…

Captain Cavaro's Treasure

Jeu de piste / Chasse au trésor

Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 10h to 11h15
Tuesday 11 August 2026 from 10h to 11h15
Tuesday 18 August 2026 from 10h to 11h15
Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 10h to 11h15
Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 14h15 to 15h30
Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 14h15 to 15h30

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Behind the Scenes at the Morta Knives Workshop

Démonstration

Visite guidée et/ou commentée

Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 14h to 15h
Tuesday 11 August 2026 from 14h to 15h
Tuesday 18 August 2026 from 14h to 15h
Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 14h to 15h
Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 14h to 15h
Wednesday 28 October 2026 from 14h to 15h

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Color Bloom Workshop

Tuesday 4 August 2026 from 18h30 to 20h30
Thursday 6 August 2026 from 10h to 12h
Tuesday 11 August 2026 from 18h30 to 20h30
Thursday 13 August 2026 from 10h to 12h
Tuesday 18 August 2026 from 18h30 to 20h30
Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 18h30 to 20h30

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