Guidebook for Pornic
Food Scene
There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in and around Pornic with a selection to suit most tastes and budgets.
It is worth checking out the row of restaurants and bars on the marina as these are easily missed.
Sarl au rustique
13 Pl. de la LibérationLe Zagaya
20 Boulevard de l'Océan Sainte-MarieGreat views over the beach. Good food.
Gastronomic restaurant less than 15 minutes drive eastwards.
Advance booking nearly always required. Look at the weekday lunchtime set menus if on a restricted budget. Nice walks along the adjacent coast to aid appetite or digestion as required.
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Auberge la Fontaine aux Bretons
Rue des NoëllesGastronomic restaurant less than 15 minutes drive eastwards.
Advance booking nearly always required. Look at the weekday lunchtime set menus if on a restricted budget. Nice walks along the adjacent coast to aid appetite or digestion as required.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are several nice bars in and around Pornic and most restaurants will just serve drinks if that is all you want.
Small but perfectly formed, friendly bar with some interesting local and regional beers. Our favorite.
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Bar Le Varech
Rue du MôleSmall but perfectly formed, friendly bar with some interesting local and regional beers. Our favorite.
Many shops and restaurants of all sorts to suit all tastes.
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Pornic
Many shops and restaurants of all sorts to suit all tastes.
This well-stocked wine and beer merchant has good selection of both but particularly of Belgian beers. Unusually it also boasts a comfortable bar where you can try the produce without the inconvenience of carrying it home :-) Probably best to walk not drive if sampling though.
V and B Pornic
17 Rue Jean MonnetThis well-stocked wine and beer merchant has good selection of both but particularly of Belgian beers. Unusually it also boasts a comfortable bar where you can try the produce without the inconvenience of carrying it home :-) Probably best to walk not drive if sampling though.
Sightseeing
Chateau de Pornic
The Tumulus Des Mousseaux is one of several neolithic prehistoric sites in the area. It is not far from the golf course and worth seeing once.
Tumulus Des Mousseaux
The Tumulus Des Mousseaux is one of several neolithic prehistoric sites in the area. It is not far from the golf course and worth seeing once.
Causeway across to Noirmoutier submerged at high tide - check the time! Plenty of shellfish in the mud flats.
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Passage Du Gois
Causeway across to Noirmoutier submerged at high tide - check the time! Plenty of shellfish in the mud flats.
Essentials
Fishmonger, newsagent, florist, bakery. Free wifi in bar.
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Super U et drive
1 Imp. de la Drie Fishmonger, newsagent, florist, bakery. Free wifi in bar.
Fishmonger, Florist, Restaurant, Clothes, Jewellery
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E.Leclerc Pornic
1 Rue du Traité d'AmsterdamFishmonger, Florist, Restaurant, Clothes, Jewellery
Intermarché SUPER La Plaine-sur-Mer
1 Rue des FiletsOpen Sunday mornings.
Shopping
RÉAUTÉ CHOCOLAT
Rue du Traité de RomeHand-made chocolates!
Decathlon Pornic
10 Rue Jean MonnetSports, leisure and beach clothing and equipment.
Free wifi.
Lidl
18 Rue Jean MonnetEntertainment & Activities
There are many things to see and do in the area, and more if you are able to drive a bit further afield. Here are some within a 20 minute drive distance.
Golf Blue Green Pornic
Avenue de Scalby NewbyFacilities for learners. Practice ranges.
Municipal swimming pool, 6-lane 25m main pool, children pool, sauna.
Check opening hours online http://www.pornicagglo.fr/lieu/aquacentre/
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Aquacentre
Municipal swimming pool, 6-lane 25m main pool, children pool, sauna.
Check opening hours online http://www.pornicagglo.fr/lieu/aquacentre/
Located at St Brevin, about 15 minutes drive north of Pornic. Mixed reviews but may suit teenagers or worth considering if weather not good.
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Jade Bowling
3 Av. des Frères LumièreLocated at St Brevin, about 15 minutes drive north of Pornic. Mixed reviews but may suit teenagers or worth considering if weather not good.
Municipal swimming pool, 6-lane 25m main pool, children's pool, water-slide.
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Aquajade
Avenue Georges BrassensMunicipal swimming pool, 6-lane 25m main pool, children's pool, water-slide.
Outdoor activity centre, rope bridges, assault course etc
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Pornic Aventure
Chemin des Trois Croix Sainte-MarieOutdoor activity centre, rope bridges, assault course etc
Lively Casio, often has live music. Take your passport (and the plastic :-) This modern building is located on the Rue du Canal on the "Ria", a pleasant landscaped area adjacent to the Canal du Haut Perche leading inland from the port. There is also a popular Casino at St Brevin about 20 minutes drive north of Pornic.
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Casino De Pornic
30 Rue du CanalLively Casio, often has live music. Take your passport (and the plastic :-) This modern building is located on the Rue du Canal on the "Ria", a pleasant landscaped area adjacent to the Canal du Haut Perche leading inland from the port. There is also a popular Casino at St Brevin about 20 minutes drive north of Pornic.