The surroundings to visit

Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef includes the seaside resort of Tharon-Plage. Also known as the seat of the Biscuiterie Saint-Michel, which produces the «galette Saint-Michel».

The name of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, the etymology of which is discussed, is a deformation of the ancient form Saint-Michel-de-Cochevesché, derived from the Terra de Chevesché bas-latin, former name of the nearby Pointe Saint-Gildas.

Saint-Brévin-les-pins is located at the mouth of the Loire, on the opposite bank of Saint-Nazaire.

Its coastline is composed of sandy beaches. Small village of fishermen and farmers.
The coast of Saint-Brévin is composed of several districts (Mindin, Les Pins, Ocean and Hermitage)
Its very wide beaches ideal for nautical activities and horseback riding, are bordered by a pine forest.
The town of Saint-Brévin les Pins is famous for its very large local Sunday morning market.

In Préfailles there is Pointe Saint-Gildas.

Departure of a long walk on the way of the customs officers to discover the wild coast.
From its coast you can see the islands of Noirmoutier and Pillar.

Saint-Nazaire is the capital of shipbuilding in France, the Chantiers de l'Atlantique de Saint-Nazaire is one of the six sites in the world to build large ships of more than 300 meters. You can visit them

It is nice to walk on the seafront, arranged for pedestrians and 2 wheels; you will also be able to eat..

The former commune is part of historic Brittany, in the traditional country of Retz and in the historic country of Nantais.

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer is a village on the Jade Coast, with cut-out coasts dotted with coves.

Pornic is a town in the West of France, located in the department of Loire-Atlantique, in the region Pays de la Loire.

The commune is part of historical Brittany, in the traditional country of Retz and in the historic country of Nantes.

Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the city is known for its castle and its old port.
Its main resources are, at the beginning of the 21st century, tourism and seafood. Pornic is also appreciated for its earthenware, casino, thalassotherapy centre, 18-hole golf course and strawberry ice cream.