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Saint-Nazaire

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Château de Pornic

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Pays de la Loire

Saint-Nazaire

Pornic

Château de Pornic

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Location: Pornic, Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France

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1. Pornic — Préfailles, loop by the Corniche du Porteau

29.9km

01:50

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Plage des Sablons – Château de Pornic loop from Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef

54.8km

03:21

340m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Port et Étier des Brochets – Fishermen's huts loop from Bouin

60.2km

03:29

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Fred

February 23, 2023

You can also take beautiful photos of the castle from the opposite bank on the ledge.

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November 3, 2019

Located on the north shore of the port of Pornic, the castle has long been one of the symbols of the city. Today, the building is a private property that can only be visited during the European Heritage Days. The castle, originally edged with water on all sides, today is bordered only on one side by the ocean and is built on a defensive site, it ensured the defense of the port in the Middle Ages. In the tenth century, Alain Barbetorte, Duke of Brittany built it in wood and made it a stronghold, it is then occupied by a garrison that protects the entrance to Pornic.

In the twelfth century, it is the property of the lords of Rais who rebuild it in stone and give it value.

In the fifteenth century, it belongs to Gilles de Rais (so his local name "Castle Blue Beard") and is confiscated by the Duke of Brittany at the time of his trial. fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Pornic

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MARTIN O.-S.

August 27, 2022

Pornic is a varied, small port town with a variety of interesting sights, small cafes and restaurants. There are 2 fish shops that are open in the morning.

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Location: Pornic, Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France

Château de Pornic

1. Pornic — Préfailles, loop by the Corniche du Porteau

2. Plage des Sablons – Château de Pornic loop from Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef

3. Port et Étier des Brochets – Fishermen's huts loop from Bouin

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