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Corsaires de Retz
Pornic · Loire-Atlantique
The Corsaires de Retz, a traditional wooden sailing boat in the old port of Pornic: 1 h 45 sea trips, half days and cruises of several days.
- Suggested time
- 1 to 3 hours
- Type of place
- Traditional sailing boat
- Atmosphere
- Traditional, friendly sailing.
- Getting there
- Check booking, minimum age, weather, times and equipment directly with the provider.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 2/10
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About
The Corsaires de Retz is an old wooden sailing boat with a tall mast, moored in the old port of Pornic, on the Quai du Commandant-l’Herminier. Its skipper, Bruno, takes passengers sailing in the bay. Trips range from a short 1 h 45 outing to half a day, a full day and cruises of two days or more, with stopovers, for example at Noirmoutier. The boat also takes part in Pornic’s summer sea festivals, with trips on board.
What you will see
- A traditional wooden sailing boat
- Departs from the old port of Pornic
- Trips from 1 h 45 to several days
- Possible stopovers, for example at Noirmoutier
Practical information
- Address
- Vieux port, quai du Commandant-l’Herminier, 44210 Pornic
Tips on the spot
- Book in season, as places are limited.
- Bring a windproof jacket and soft-soled shoes.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the boat leave from?
From the old port of Pornic, Quai du Commandant-l’Herminier.
How long are the trips?
From 1 h 45 to several days.
Who is the skipper?
Bruno, who takes passengers out from Pornic.
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Read in the journal
- City guideWhat to do in Pornic: the complete guideThe old harbour and the castle, the customs officers’ path, coves and fishing huts on stilts, the beaches of the Côte de Jade: what to do in Pornic and the Pays de Retz.
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- ChristmasWhat to do in Loire-Atlantique during the Christmas holidaysLe Voyage en hiver and the Nantes Christmas market, Guérande and the wild coast, Clisson and the Brière: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Loire-Atlantique.
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