Stay at a campsite near Saint-Brevin les pins, an ideal seaside vacation destination

On the left bank of the Loire estuary, just opposite Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Brevin is a renowned seaside resort on the Côte de Jade, on the edge of an ocean of green and turquoise reflections.

This town of 15,000 inhabitants attracts many tourists. It’s sure to please both water sports enthusiasts and walkers during their stay at a campsite near Saint-Brevin les Pins.

What to do in Saint-Brevin les pins?

Saint-Brevin les pins is prized for its signposted trails, which are a delight for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. In particular, these trails cross the Pierre Attelée, the only dune forest in Loire-Atlantique, where pines were planted in the XIXᵉ century to improve dune stability.

Saint-Brevin is also an ideal location for water sports. Its 8 km coastline is ideal for swimming and a variety of activities such as kite surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and paddle boarding. Its long, sandy beaches are also the backdrop for an impressive parade of floats.

Those who wish to take advantage of their stay to enrich their culture are not left out. Theformer Mindin fort is home to the Musée de la Marine, dedicated to the local maritime heritage. It features model ships and an exhibition that is renewed every year.

Entertainment fans can take advantage of the casino, bowling alley, cinema, discotheque, Fête de la Moule and, in August, the Festival International d’Art pyrotechnique. There’s no shortage of attractions in Saint-Brevin!

The little ones are not forgotten: they can enjoy the many attractions of the Ludoparc or the Looping Party.

Observe the Ocean Serpent

A curiosity not to be missed under any circumstances: the Serpent d’Océan, just a few dozen meters from the Musée de la Marine. Inspired by Chinese mythology, this sizable aluminum work represents the skeleton of a sea serpent.

But take precautions: it’s visible at low tide, underwater at high tide!

Cycling along the Loire River

Saint-Brevin is also the junction of French and European cycle paths. Several routes cross the town:

The Loire à Vélo runs along the river from Cuffy in the Cher department to Saint-Brevin, a total distance of 800 km,
The Vélocéan crosses Saint-Brevin and oscillates between the seafront and the hinterland,
La Vélodyssée is an itinerary along the banks of the Loire River, leading from Nantes to Saint-Brevin.

What to do near Saint-Brevin les pins?

Take advantage of your stay in Saint-Brevin les pins to cross the bridge – the longest in France – and visit Saint-Nazaire. Its shipyards, home to the world’s largest liners – over 300 m long – are well worth a visit, as is the submarine base housing Escal’Atlantic.

This museum, the only one of its kind in Europe, traces the history of the transatlantic liners. The submarine base is also the place to visit L’Espadon, the first French submarine to venture beyond the Arctic Circle in 1964.

To the south of Saint-Brevin, stop off at Pointe Saint-Gildas, where you can take photos of the waves crashing spectacularly against the rocks. By car along the Route Bleue or on foot along the Sentier des Douaniers, you’ll reach the beaches of Portmain or Le Porteau before reaching Préfailles, and finally Pornic. In the latter, the seafront is distinguished by the presence of its castle and magnificent villas dating from the early XXᵉ century.

Continuing a little further north, you can stop off at the seaside resorts of Pornichet, La Baule, Le Pouliguen and Le Croisic, before reaching Guérande and its magnificent medieval town.

Where to stay camping near Saint-Brevin les pins?

At Tharon-Plage, our campsite near Saint-Brevin les Pins welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy our 29° heated swimming pool and snack bar during the tourist season, children’s play areas, petanque pitch and ping pong table.

Our Vieux Château campsite is equipped with a laundry and sanitary block. Bed linen, towels and bicycles are available for hire.