Enjoy Cormorane beach

Cormorane beach offers a heavenly getaway for those in search of tranquility, thanks to its peaceful atmosphere. With its crystal-clear waters, this enchanting spot invites you to relax and unwind. The 3 km of fine sand creates a soft, welcoming carpet for walkers and bathers.

The atmosphere here is one of calm and serenity, allowing visitors to recharge their batteries in complete tranquillity. Nestled in the heart of unspoilt nature, this beach offers the ideal setting to connect with the environment and fully savor the natural wonders that surround it.

It can be reached from the Vieux Château campsite in just 15 minutes’ walk. Follow the coast and enjoy a pleasant drive with panoramic views of the ocean and the Loire-Atlantique countryside.

Once you’ve arrived at Cormorane beach, you’ll be enchanted by its serene, family atmosphere. Spread out your towel and let yourself be lulled by the soothing sound of the waves. If you like water activities, the beach also offers plenty for young and old alike, including swimming, snorkeling and even windsurfing.

For picnic lovers, there are specially equipped areas where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the breathtaking ocean views. What’s more, this beach is known as a favorite spot for birdwatchers, as many seabirds, including cormorants, congregate here.

All in all, Cormorane beach is a real gem to discover during your stay at the Vieux Château campsite. Whether you simply want to relax in the sun, swim in the refreshing waters or explore the marine life, this beach has it all. So pack your swimsuit and sunscreen and enjoy an unforgettable day at Cormorane.

A family beach with many advantages

This long, sandy beach backed by a vast dune area is perfectly maintained and preserved. Very busy in summer and close to shops and homes, its size and width will give you and your family a feeling of peace and quiet. During the summer months, safe swimming is guaranteed in a delimited area by the Malibu lifeguard station.

It also provides tiralos for disabled guests. The snack bar “La Paillote” offers holidaymakers refreshments and takeaways. More original, typical colorful beach huts can be rented from the town hall. And don’t forget to look out for the famous Grand Escalier, painted in blue and white, where concerts are often held in summer!

Beach activities for young and old

At Sporting Club Mickey, your children can learn to swim and have fun with other children. A carousel and baroque acrobatics await them as they leave the beach! Adults can admire the famous Pêcherie Bleue, accessible via a removable wooden ladder and a favorite of amateur and professional photographers alike.

Longe-côte will help you stay in shape, without having to exert too much effort. The activities supervised by the Cormorane nautical center at the northern end of the beach are open to all, whatever their age or level. Group sessions with instructors will introduce everyone to sand yachting, kayaking, catamaran sailing, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

Things to do near Cormorane beach

Just a 15-minute walk from the Vieux Château campsite in Tharon-Plage, Cormorane beach runs along the Boulevard de l’Océan in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, right up to the nautical center of the same name. Many activities are possible in the vicinity of this beach.

Discover the wonders of the Côte de Jade

The beaches of Gohaud and Port Giraud also guarantee a legitimate rest, always close to your Vieux Château campsite. And if idleness isn’t your thing, dozens of hiking and biking trails are signposted, both close to the shore and inland.

By car, drive south along the coast to the Marais Breton. After the Pointe-Saint-Gildas semaphore, admire the famous Roche Percée de Préfailles and the Mousseaux tumulus on the outskirts of Pornic. You’ll then pass through the picturesque villages of La Bernerie-en-Retz and Les Moutiers-en-Retz, set between sea and countryside. Finally, the first salt marshes and oyster beds appear in the bay of Bourgneuf-en-Retz.

Visit Saint-Brévin-les-Pins and Saint-Nazaire

Just a few kilometers north of the campsite, the seaside resort of Saint-Brévin-les-Pins welcomes you, with its beach, casino and nautical center. But its megaliths (two menhirs and five dolmens) are what make it so special. Before crossing the bridge over the Loire estuary, appreciate the strange giant skeleton sculpture in the shape of a snake, entitled Serpent d’Océan.

You’ll then reach the port city of Saint-Nazaire and its famous Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a must-see, as well as the port itself and the former submarine base. The Ecomuseum, with its temporary and permanent exhibitions, is also well worth a visit, as are the lesser-known Airbus Atlantic workshops.

Stay at the family campsite near Cormorane beach

From the Atlantic coast, our Vieux Château campsite in Tharon-Plage welcomes you to a peaceful setting. You’re bound to find accommodation to suit you. You can choose to stay on a pitch with your tent, caravan or motorhome, or enjoy the comfort of one of our mobile homes, which can accommodate up to eight people. We also have a PMR mobile home.

You’ll enjoy our heated swimming pool, with its paddling pool, and various leisure activities (table tennis, pétanque, darts or table soccer). There’s also a play area, workshops and pony rides specifically for children. Numerous evening events and activities are organized during the summer months.