Towns, islands and parks to discover: must-sees accessible from Tharon-Plage, for a day or a getaway
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Camping Les Pins
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Le Camping Les Pins vous accueille dans un cadre naturel et verdoyant pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis.
located near the beach, our campsite offre une multitude d’activités pour petits et grands. Profitez de nos emplacements ombragés, de nos mobile homes confortablesREGION
Since the Campsite Le Soleya, set off to discover must-see destinations between the Loire Estuary, Côte de Jade, islands and large parks.
Saint Nazaire, located on the estuary of the Loire, 20km from the campsite is the birthplace of the most beautiful French transatlantic liners. Its famous bridge’s reputation speaks for itself: a true architectural masterpiece, it holds the record for the longest bridge in France with its 3,356 m length.
The port of St Nazaire offers visits to the submarine bases, ocean liners, shipyards and high technologies of aeronautics. Thus, live the secrets of the world’s largest ocean liners with Escal’Atlantique, a sensory, fun and intelligent experience for young and old alike. With your family, dive into history during a journey through the 20th century with the submarine base held by the German army in the 1940s: a tourist site that has become a must-see in the department. The Espadon submarine, a vessel that sailed under the sea for 25 years, brings back memories through an escape to some of your childhood books.
For more information and details about these must-sees, visit the website:leportdetouslesvoyages.com


Guerande, medieval city 40km from Tharon beach, renowned for the quality of its monuments and salt Marchhes, is a must-see in Loire-Atlantique.
Guérande and its famous salt Marchhes! A mosaic of colors, a grand landscape, shaped by the hand of Man for centuries. Guérande, true "Carcassonne of the west" with its 1334m of ramparts and its character houses.
Labelled a town of art and history since 2004, the town is also part of the exclusive circle of "100 most beautiful detours in France".
La Baule, grande station balnéaire à 40km de Tharon plage, est l’une des plus belles plages d’Europe. Inscrite au club des plus belles baies du monde, la Baule doit sa renommée à sa longue plage de 9km qui s’étend de Pornichet au Pouliguen.
La Baule is also an elegant image with its prestigious hotels, historic villas and the prestigious Barriere Casino.


The Croisic, a small town of character at 50km from Tharon-Plage, is a small fishing port near the salt Marchhes of Guérande and the Marchhes of La Briere
Walk along the quays where fishing and pleasure boats moor, stroll through the town discovering the mansions and old houses and wander along the wild coast enjoying the hidden coves between the rocks.
For your family outings or with friends, discover the Océarium du Croisic with its 4000 animals distributed in 56 aquariums. Every day, animations are offered: penguin feeding, presentation of Australian sharks, diver in the tunnel...
Information and bookings: 02.40.23.02.44ocearium-croisic.fr
Nantes is the 6th largest city in France located 50 km from Tharon plage. It was the stronghold of many monarchs for centuries and was coveted notably in the 15th century, when the king of France and Dukes of Brittany rivaled to take it over.
Take a day to discover Nantes: its city center, its alleyways, its heritage and its botanical garden. Take a stroll on the Erdre aboard the Nantais boats and do not miss the Machines of the Island with its giant elephant and its carousel of marine worlds.
For more information:nantes-tourisme.com.fr

Balneary paradise for nature lovers: blue salt Marchhes covering a third of the island, hot sand dunes, woodlands (holm oaks, strawberry trees, maritime pines) and large villas in the Bois de la Chaise.
Access by the bridge or by "Le Gois", a 4-kilometer causeway passable at low tide. Every year: the Foulées du Gois, "the race against the sea".
Butterfly Island: walk among the most beautiful butterflies in the world flying freely among tropical flowers, in the largest butterfly greenhouse in France.
On 23 km² of emerged lands: long beaches and coastal dunes, wild coast with coves of blonde sand, heathland, bocage and picturesque houses.
Large choice of water activities, cycling or walking hikes, and beaches for swimming or relaxing.
To join the island of Yeu: sea crossing or air link by helicopter or plane.
Presented as the largest Safari in France. A concept composed of a Safari Track to be explored with your vehicle or one of the 4x4 trucks, and a pedestrian area with 4 different universes.
Information and bookings: 02.40.04.82.82planetesauvage.com
Unique animal park where magic and spectacle combine to tell the greatest legends. Over 33 hectares: a zoo with more than 500 animals from 60 species and shows around the legends of the Pays de Retz.
On more than 50 hectares: nearly 20 day and night shows, 4 authentic villages with artisanal craftsmen and over 1,500 animals in the wild.
Chosen as the best park in the world in 2019
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