Winter holidays
What to do in Loire-Atlantique during the February holidays
The Château des ducs and the Machines de l’île in Nantes, Guérande, the wild coast of Le Croisic and spring tides in Pornic: our ideas for the February 2027 holidays.
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The 2027 winter holidays run from 6 to 22 February in zone C, from 13 February to 1 March in zone A, and from 20 February to 8 March in zone B, the zone of Rennes and Nantes. Loire-Atlantique combines the major sights of Nantes with a superb winter coast, from Pornic to Le Croisic.
February 2027 events in Loire-Atlantique
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 21 to 24 February | Spring tides, coefficient 110 on the 22nd | The whole coast |
Rainy days
In Nantes, the Château des ducs, the Musée d’arts and the Machines de l’île. On the coast, the Océarium du Croisic and the salt marsh museum in Batz-sur-Mer.
Under cover
CastleChâteau des ducs de BretagneNantes · 2 h 30 to 3 h 30In the heart of Nantes, the Château des ducs de Bretagne combines medieval ramparts, a ducal palace in white tufa stone and a large museum devoted to the history of the city.
ActivityLes Machines de l’îleNantes · 2 to 3 hoursOn the Île de Nantes, Les Machines de l’île: the Machine Gallery, the Marine Worlds Carousel and the Great Elephant, under maintenance until the end of February 2027.
MuseumSalt Marsh Museum, Batz-sur-MerBatz-sur-Mer · 50 minutes to 1 h 15, longer with an activityIn Batz-sur-Mer, in former salt warehouses, a museum tells the story of the salt workers, their tools, their costumes and the landscapes of the Guérande peninsula. Average visit: about 50 minutes.
The coast during the spring tides
The wild coast of Le Croisic, the fishing huts of Pornic and the Pointe Saint-Gildas offer lovely walks during the spring tides.
February walks
ViewpointCôte Sauvage of Le CroisicLe Croisic · 45 minutes to 1 h 30.A great classic of the Guérande peninsula, loved for its rocks, its lively sea and its many stopping points facing the Atlantic.
VillagePornicPornic · Half a day minimum, a full day with the coastal path and the beachPornic curls around an old harbour overlooked by its castle, among villas, coves, the customs officers’ path, fishing huts and famous treats such as La Fraiseraie.
ViewpointPointe Saint-GildasPréfailles · 1 h to 2 h 30, depending on the route and a possible visit to the semaphore.A rocky headland listed as a regional nature reserve, with views over the bay of Bourgneuf, the Loire estuary, Noirmoutier and the offshore wind farm.
VillageGuérande Old TownGuérande · 2 h 30 to half a day, a full day with the salt marshesBehind its almost entirely preserved ramparts, Guérande unfolds monumental gates, a collegiate church, granite houses, shops and lanes that open directly onto the salt marshes.
Where to stay in Loire-Atlantique
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Going further
Loire-Atlantique, in the journal
- Where to stay in Nantes: our hotels by district
- What to do in Loire-Atlantique during the Christmas holidays
- What to do in Nantes during the Christmas holidays
- What to do in Loire-Atlantique during the All Saints’ holidays
- What to do in Nantes during the All Saints’ holidays
- What to do in Nantes: the complete guide
- What to do in Saint-Nazaire: the complete guide
- What to do in Pornic: the complete guide
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