A wild and charming stroll along the sentier des Douaniers in Pornic

Make your vacations in Loire-Atlantique rhyme with nature, slow life and disconnection. During your stay in our open-air hotel Slow Village Pornicset out to explore Pornic's "Douaniers" trail. This tour promises a unique immersion in the wild beauty of the Atlantic coast.

A long coastal coastline

Le sentier des Douaniersin Pornic is a must for nature and sea lovers. Stretching over 45 kilometers of coastlineit links Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef to Moutiers-en-Retz, in the heart of a setting of rare beauty between beaches, creeks and cliffs.

This 100% natural and 100% iodized walk, in the heart of the Loire-Atlantique region, is an invitation to get away from it all. an invitation to escape. With each step, the landscape changes traditional fisheries on stilts, bustling marinas, unspoilt rocky coasts, but also woods, wheat fields and bocages, where calm reigns supreme. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual stroller, you'll love this trail, accessible to all and promises a moment of total relaxation, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Ready to let yourself be carried away by the magic of the coastline in this corner of Loire-Atlantique? Put on your walking shoes and set off on a hike along the GR34 sentier des Douaniersan unspoilt jewel in the Pays de Retz!

The Sainte-Marie circuit

This walk along the Douaniers trail starts at the Château de Pornicwhich dominates the town and was once the home of Gilles de Rais. As you take your first steps, you'll be seduced by the Jardin de Retzbefore crossing the château's terrace, which offers a magnificent view of the harbour.

The trail then leads you to a historical treasure: the Tumulus des Mousseuxa listed megalithic site. After skirting the Pornic golf courseyou'll reach Sainte-Marie, where you'll find the church containing the tombstone of a crusader and the statue of Our Lady of the Tabernacle.

Continue your walk to Porteau creekand then Montbeau beachbefore joining the Boulevard de l'Océan, which takes you back to the Marina. The last section of the path, along the corniche, offers an exceptional panorama of the Belle Époque villasa testament to Pornic's elegant past.

The Pêcheries circuit

This coastal circuit of the sentier des Douaniers de Pornic is also a must. The starting point is at the Gourmalon gardena haven of greenery overlooking the Ria botanical park. Follow the coastal path to the former site of the Casino de la Source, now replaced by the thalassotherapy center.

Before long, you'll be skirting stilt fisheriesthat dot the coast and bear witness to a maritime tradition that's still very much alive. The trail then takes you on a tour of an even more ancient heritage: the Prédaire and Joselière dolmensLoire-Atlantique's prehistoric remains nestled in a unique natural setting.

As you continue along this part of the sentier des Douaniersyou will reach the Boutinardière beachbefore stopping off at the charming villages of villages of La Joselière and La Birochèrewith their peaceful lanes and typical fishermen's houses. Finally, an ascent to the chemin de la Corderie will guarantee you one last grandiose spectacle: the Pornic ria which stretches as far as the eye can see.

Are you dreaming of a holiday in the Loire-Atlantique region that's all about nature and getting away from it all? Don't miss a walk along one of the coastal trails of the sentier des Douaniers de Pornic.