Vieux-Pornichet
District of Pornichet
in Loire-Atlantique of Pays de la Loire Region, France

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.267 and -2.338 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 16' 0" and W -2° 20' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:06 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:14 am and 5:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

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Discover Vieux-Pornichet

The district Vieux-Pornichet of Pornichet in Loire-Atlantique (Pays de la Loire Region) is a district in France about 243 mi south-west of Paris, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint-Nazaire, Redon, Vannes, Nantes and Les Sables-d'Olonne. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

14°C (57 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Le Castel Marie Louise Groupe Barriére

Address
2,9 mi
1 Avenue Andrieu BP 409
44504 LA BAULE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aquilon

Address
3,3 mi
Rue Michel Ange 2
44600 St Nazaire
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Château des Tourelles Hôtel Thalasso Spa Baie de La Baule

Address
0,8 mi
Avenue Leon Dubas 1
44380 Pornichet
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Tulip La Baule Suites

Address
3,1 mi
Avenue DE LA LIEUTENANTE 10
44500 La BAULE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Saint Pierre INTER-HOTEL

Address
3,2 mi
Av du Mal de Lattre de Tassigny 124
44500 La Baule
France

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel La Concorde

Address
3,1 mi
1 Bis, Avenue De La Concorde
44500 La Baule
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Citotel Alcyon

Address
3,0 mi
19, avenue des Pétrels
44500 La Baule
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN BRITTANY LA BAULE-CENTRE

Address
2,9 mi
7 AVENUE DES IMPAIRS
44500 La Baule
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hôtel des Dunes

Address
3,0 mi
277 Avenue De Lattre De Tassigny
44500 La Baule-Escoublac
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Hôtel Lutétia & Spa La Baule

Address
2,9 mi
13 avenue Olivier Guichard
44500 La Baule
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Mixez vos envies à Pornichet !

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

Découvrez le film proposé au Festival de l'Invitation au Voyage 2015 de Concarneau. Réalisé par le service communication de la Ville de Pornichet. Musique par Flotis.


Pornichet : rétrospective 2014

Published: January 12, 2015
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

Découvrez la vidéo diffusée le vendredi 9 janvier 2015 à l'occasion des vœux à la population de la Ville de Pornichet.


Pornichet, Summertime !

Published: August 19, 2014
Length: 59:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

La soirée SUNBAY a tenu toutes ses promesses, malgré une météo capricieuse. Pornichétins et vacanciers, tous se sont retrouvés au pied de l'écran géant dressé sur la plage du port...


One Day In Pornichet

Published: April 02, 2013
Length: 58:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tom LDX

Un lundi aprem au skatepark de Pornichet avec Clément, Léo, Fabien et Thomas. Enjoy ! ;) Musique : Kill Paris - Baby Come Back Filming : Fabien & Thomas (GoPro hero 3 silver) Editing :...


La Semaine du Développement Durable 2014 à Pornichet

Published: April 09, 2014
Length: 40:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

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Published: September 25, 2013
Length: 09:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cricri brica

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Découvrez la Médiathèque de Pornichet

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 47:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

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Masters Beach Volley Pornichet 2013 - Merc. 31/07 - Ker Beach

Published: August 01, 2013
Length: 03:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Philippe LAGISQUET

Résumé du tournoi Ker Beach des masters de volley de Pornichet 2013.


Les coulisses du centre de loisirs à Pornichet

Published: April 10, 2015
Length: 47:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pornichet, l'appel de la mer

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

St Nazaire Raid

The St Nazaire Raid or Operation Chariot was a successful British amphibious attack on the heavily defended Normandie dry dock at St Nazaire in German-occupied France during the Second World War. The operation was undertaken by the Royal Navy and British Commandos under the auspices of Combined Operations Headquarters on 28 March 1942.

Located at 47.2748, -2.1966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1942, World War II British Commando raids, Saint-Nazaire, Military operations of World War II involving Germany, 1942 in France, Explosions in France, Naval battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom

USS Buchanan (DD-131)

USS Buchanan (DD-131), named for Franklin Buchanan, was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy. Buchanan was transferred to the United Kingdom under the Destroyers for Bases Agreement in 1940 and served as HMS Campbeltown (I42). She was destroyed during the St. Nazaire Raid: at 1:34 on 28 March 1942, loaded with four tons of amatol explosive, the ship rammed the gates of the Forme Ecluse Louis Joubert dry dock.

Located at 47.2761, -2.19694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wickes-class destroyers, Ships built in Maine, 1919 ships, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Royal Navy, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Royal Netherlands Navy, Shipwrecks of the Biscay coast, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean

RMS Lancastria

RMS Lancastria (later HMT Lancastria) was a British Cunard liner commandeered by the UK Government for war, sunk on 17 June 1940 during World War II with the loss of over 4,000 lives, possibly many more. It is the greatest ever loss of life in the sinking of a single British ship, claiming more lives than the combined losses of the RMS Titanic and RMS Lusitania. It had also the death toll for UK forces in a single engagement in the whole of World War II.

Located at 47.1739, -2.32083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1920 ships, Clyde-built ships, Maritime incidents in 1940, Maritime incidents in France, Saint-Nazaire, Ships of the Cunard Line, Troop ships of the United Kingdom, World War II merchant ships of the United Kingdom, World War II passenger ships of the United Kingdom, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, Ships sunk by aircraft

HMS Campbeltown (I42)

HMS Campbeltown was a "Town"-class destroyer of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. She was originally US destroyer USS Buchanan, and, like many other obsolescent U.S. Navy destroyers, she was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1940 as part of the Destroyers for Bases Agreement. Campbeltown became one of the most famous of these ships when she was used in the St. Nazaire Raid in 1942.

Located at 47.2761, -2.19694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ships built in Maine, 1919 ships, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Royal Navy, Town-class destroyers of the Royal Navy, Town-class destroyers converted from Wickes-class destroyers, World War II destroyers of the United Kingdom, Ships transferred from the United States Navy to the Royal Netherlands Navy, Town-class destroyers of the Royal Netherlands Navy, World War II destroyers of the Netherlands, Shipwrecks of the Biscay coast, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean

Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Chantiers de l'Atlantique, is a Saint-Nazaire, France based shipyard; which forms part of the STX France SA business unit, majority owned by STX Europe with a 66.6% stake and the balance 33.34% held by the French state. It is one of the world's largest shipyards, and built the iconic ocean liner the RMS Queen Mary 2. The shipyard owned by Alstom since 1984, became part of Aker Yards when Aker Group acquired the Alstom Marine business in 2006.

Located at 47.2831, -2.1886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shipyards of France, Aker Group, Saint-Nazaire, 1861 establishments in France, Ships built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Buildings and structures in Loire-Atlantique

Brière

Brière is the marsh area to the north of the Loire estuary in France at its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The residents of Brière are called Brièrons. The Brière marsh area includes a vast area of humid zones stretching from the Gulf of Morbihan and the estuary of the Vilaine to the north, to the salt marshes of Guérande to the west to the estuary of the Loire River and the Lac de Grand-Lieu in the south. Peat used to be harvested here.

Located at 47.3833, -2.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marshes of France

Saint-Nazaire Bridge

The Saint-Nazaire bridge (French: Le pont de Saint-Nazaire) is a Cable-stayed bridge spanning the Loire river and linking Saint-Nazaire on the north bank and Saint-Brevin-les-Pins on the south bank, in the department of Loire-Atlantique, Brittany, France.

Located at 47.2786, -2.16588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint-Nazaire, Cable-stayed bridges in France, Bridges completed in 1974, Buildings and structures in Loire-Atlantique, Transport in Pays de la Loire

Louis Joubert Lock

The Louis Joubert Lock (French: Forme Ecluse Louis Joubert) also known as the Normandie Dock, is a lock and major dry dock located in the port of Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique northwestern France.

Located at 47.278, -2.1978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint-Nazaire, Locks of France, Drydocks

Gare de Saint-Nazaire

The Gare de Saint-Nazaire is the passenger railway station serving the French town and port of Saint-Nazaire. Designed by Noel Lemaresquier with a functional and maritime style, it was built in 1995 in anticipation of the arrival of the LGV Atlantique and replaced an older station in the town developed by the Chemin de Fer de Paris à Orléans railway. Located to the north of the town, to make access easier there is a bridge linking the station to the main town centre.

Located at 47.2866, -2.21171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint-Nazaire, Railway stations in Pays de la Loire, Buildings and structures in Loire-Atlantique

Saint-Nazaire submarine base

The submarine base of Saint-Nazaire is a large fortified U-boat pen built by the Germans during the Second World War in Saint Nazaire. It is one of the five large submarine bases built by the Third Reich in Occupied France.

Located at 47.2758, -2.2025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint-Nazaire, Buildings and structures in Loire-Atlantique, Museums in Loire-Atlantique, Maritime museums in France

Château de Pornic

The Château de Pornic is a restored castle in the commune of Pornic in the Loire-Atlantique département of France, 50 km from Nantes. It is also known as the "Château de Barbe Bleue" (Bluebeard) because it belonged to Gilles de Rais.

Located at 47.1942, -2.18222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Official historical monuments of France

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