La Turballe has 11 kilometres of beaches and features two very different coastal landscapes: north of the harbour, there is a rocky coast with coves, while long sandy beaches stretch south of the harbour.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Turballe can consider the accommodation as a separate step in their planning.
Nature and Coast
The coastal path from La Turballe connects Ker Elisabeth Beach with the Pointe de Pen-Bron and its pine forest.
The coasts around La Turballe are home to mussels, cockles, whelks, limpets and razor clams, among other species. Mackerel, sole, sea bass, eels and plaice can be caught from Les Bretons Beach to Pen Bron.
Culture and History
In the harbour of La Turballe lies the restored sardine fishing boat Au Gré des Vents, which is recognised as a Bateau d’Intérêt Patrimonial. During a guided tour of the boat, visitors can learn about the secrets of sardine fishing and the daily life of the crew.
Near Pen Bron, a German machine-gun emplacement from the Atlantic Wall can be seen. The Moulin de Kerbroué was built in 1746, restored and added to La Turballe’s cultural heritage.
The Maison de la Pêche presents the history of the harbour of La Turballe, covers today’s boats and fishing techniques, and explains the journey of fish from the sea to the plate. It also explains the rise of the sardine canning industry in La Turballe.
Harbour and Sea
La Turballe’s weekly market brings together local traders and producers. Fish, oysters, agricultural produce, baked goods and dairy products are available.
Special tours of La Turballe’s fish auction make it possible to observe the sales process and the clock auction system.
Le Pied Marin offers full- or half-day sailing trips from La Turballe. Participants learn how to steer, set the sails, carry out manoeuvres and read a nautical chart.
The Petit Train des Marais Salants offers narrated tours lasting around one hour from the harbour of La Turballe to the Pen Bron peninsula through the salt marshes.
