Can you get to Le Pouliguen by train?

Yes, Le Pouliguen has its own SNCF train station , just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, the port and the beach. It is served several times a day by TER trains from Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and Le Croisic . In summer, there are additional direct services for car-free weekends and holidays on the coast. Find out more about transport.

Do the beaches at Le Pouliguen have access and services for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, Le Nau beach, Le Pouliguen’s main beach, has been awarded the Handiplage label . It offers easy access thanks to a specially-designed pathway, adapted sanitary facilities, an accessible first-aid post and tiralos available during the summer. Reserved parking spaces are also available in the immediate vicinity.

Is the côte sauvage accessible with a pushchair?

Access to the wild coast of Le Pouliguen is possible, but the paths are natural, narrow and sometimes uneven. An all-terrain pushchair is therefore highly recommended, or ideally a baby carrier . For a more comfortable walk with young children, choose the harbour promenade or the seafront, which are entirely pedestrianised and flat, perfect for family outings.

Are dogs allowed on the beach?

From 15 September to 29 June: all beaches are dog-friendly , with no restrictions. From 30 June to 15 September: dogs are not allowed on Le Nau beach ; however, the other beaches are accessible before 9am and after 9pm . Dogs are allowed on the coastal path (excluding beach access) all year round .

Are there any sea trips departing from Le Pouliguen?

Yes, sea trips are organised, in particular with the “chaloupe sardinière ” departing from the port of Le Pouliguen. Book in advance at the Tourist Office .

Le Pouliguen between harbour, coves and caves

With its marina, golden beaches and secret coves, Le Pouliguen has an appealing atmosphere that’s both family-friendly and refined. Here, the sea sets the pace for every moment of the day, from sunrise over the bay to balmy evenings in the bustling harbour. You’ll love strolling between the seaside villas, the coastal paths and the friendly terraces where the iodised air mingles with the sweet smells of the niniches.

Getting there

From the port at Nau beach

The port of Le Pouliguen owes its development, from the Middle Ages onwards, to the transport of salt produced in the salt marshes of Guérande via the Étier du Pouliguen. Today, the port has lost none of its charm. It’s a great place to take a stroll, and is now largely occupied by yachtsmen. Here, you can linger on a terrace, enjoy an ice cream or share a coffee overlooking the yachts, in the elegant yet relaxed atmosphere that is so much a part of Le Pouliguen’s charm.

At the end of the promenade, the ocean and the bay of Le Pouliguen! Le Nau beach is a family beach, with children enjoying the beach clubs in summer and older children lazing around or taking part in water sports. At low tide, the beach is popular for fishing, particularly for clams and cockles. At the end of the beach, the Brécéan Town Hall is representative of 19th-century seaside architecture: the building is in the style of a small Louis XIII château.

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Horizons sailors

From the Pointe de Penchâteau, Le Pouliguen also opens out onto a spectacular wild coastline, protected under Natura 2000, following the GR®34 and its breathtaking panoramas. Steep cliffs and isolated coves such as the Baie du Guec and the Baie de Convert offer landscapes that change with the tides. 23 caves shaped by erosion line this coastline, some of them of curious shapes. The grotte des Korrigans and the grotte des Jumelles are true natural wonders, inviting discovery and wonder. Lovers of hiking and beautiful panoramas will appreciate the richness of this unspoilt coastline, where the calm or raging sea reveals all its power and the raw beauty of the Côte d’Amour.

Walking the GR®34

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The Halles du Pouliguen

The Halles du Pouliguen are open from September to June every morning except Monday, and every day in July and August. On Friday and Sunday mornings from April to October, the market extends into the surrounding streets, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere where fruit, vegetables, fish and crafts mingle to the delight of locals and visitors alike!

The Micro-Folie

The Micro-Folie is an innovative municipal facility run all year round by the Culture-en-Folie association. It includes a digital museum, a FabLab, a virtual reality space and a meeting place for young and old alike.

The Bernard Boesch Museum

The Musée Bernard Boesch organises a variety of temporary exhibitions several times a year, highlighting contemporary artists and promoting the work of Bernard Boesch through regular retrospectives. It also runs an artists’ residency, welcoming painters, sculptors and photographers, with meetings and exhibitions open to the public.

The Pax cinema

The Pax cinema, run by Ciné’Phare and its volunteers, offers a rich and accessible Art & Essai programme all year round: films in original version, documentaries, film-concerts, debates and themed cycles. At the heart of local cultural life, this cinema, which has been awarded the Young Audiences label, supports education in the visual arts through national programmes and workshops for young audiences.

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'L'Anse de Toulain' beach - Le Pouliguen

View of the wild coast at Le Pouliguen — ©Côte sauvage - Le Pouliguen |Alexandre Lamoureux

GR®34

The GR® 34 in the Guérande peninsula: hike the famous Breton coastal path between Arzal and Saint-Nazaire, as close to the ocean as possible…

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Your questions!

Can you get to Le Pouliguen by train?
Yes, Le Pouliguen has its own SNCF train station, just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, the port and the beach. It is served several times a day by TER trains from Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and Le Croisic. In summer, there are additional direct services for car-free weekends and holidays on the coast.
Find out more about transport.
Do the beaches at Le Pouliguen have access and services for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, Le Nau beach, Le Pouliguen’s main beach, has been awarded the Handiplage label. It offers easy access thanks to a specially-designed pathway, adapted sanitary facilities, an accessible first-aid post and tiralos available during the summer. Reserved parking spaces are also available in the immediate vicinity.
Is the côte sauvage accessible with a pushchair?
Access to the wild coast of Le Pouliguen is possible, but the paths are natural, narrow and sometimes uneven. An all-terrain pushchair is therefore highly recommended, or ideally a baby carrier. For a more comfortable walk with young children, choose the harbour promenade or the seafront, which are entirely pedestrianised and flat, perfect for family outings.
Are dogs allowed on the beach?
From 15 September to 29 June: all beaches are dog-friendly, with no restrictions.
From 30 June to 15 September: dogs are not allowed on Le Nau beach; however, the other beaches are accessible before 9am and after 9pm.
Dogs are allowed on the coastal path (excluding beach access) all year round.
Are there any sea trips departing from Le Pouliguen?
Yes, sea trips are organised, in particular with the “chaloupe sardinière” departing from the port of Le Pouliguen. Book in advance at the Tourist Office.

Le Pouliguen between harbour, coves and caves

From the port at Nau beach

Horizons sailors

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