Piriac-Sur-Mer: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Culture and History

In the centre of Piriac-sur-Mer, the “Découverte” walking tour takes visitors through the town’s architectural heritage. Some of the old granite houses are more than 300 years old. Renting a holiday apartment in Piriac-sur-Mer can be an option for planning your own trip.

Le Grand Norven is a replica of a sardine schooner, like those among the boats that fished in the waters off Piriac during the first half of the 20th century. The ship offers traditional sailing experiences with views of the coasts of Piriac and Brittany from the sea. The Fête du Grand Norven celebrates this landmark of the town’s traditional seafaring heritage.

Harbour and Coast

The Port de Piriac-sur-Mer is a marina with more than 800 berths. The Port de Plaisance de Piriac-sur-Mer is also a place for walks and nautical activities; boats operate there in rhythm with the tides.

Nature and Coastal Paths

Île Dumet is the only island in the Loire-Atlantique département. It can be reached by boat, is protected, and is valued for its biodiversity and wild atmosphere.

Pointe du Castelli offers steep coastal paths and panoramic views of the ocean for hiking, running and trail activities.

Water and Activities

The Centre Aquatique du Pays Blanc in Piriac-sur-Mer has an indoor 25-metre pool, a balneotherapy and leisure pool, a paddling pool, a slide, a five-metre-deep diving pool, a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool. The facilities also include aquagym, aquabiking, baby swimming, a water garden and swimming lessons.

Cooleur Plongée offers dives from around the age of eight, introductory dives around Île Dumet, exploration dives from Level 1 certification and night dives. Escapades en mer organises boat trips from Piriac-sur-Mer, allowing visitors to discover Île Dumet from the sea and explore the coast of Piriac-sur-Mer.

Further destinations: La Cotinière, Geneston, Vigneux-De-Bretagne, Saint-Philbert-De-Grand-Lieu, Notre-Dame-Des-Landes, Corcoué-Sur-Logne, La Haie-Fouassière, Casson.

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