Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic / Exploring the Lower Town

Itinéraire
- Departure/Arrival
- Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
  • TOWNS OF DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL :
    • Place of departure Place du Petit Nice - Pornic
    • Place of arrival Quai l'Herminier - Pornic
  • DURATION AND DISTANCE OF THE ITINERARY :
    • Total distance of the itinerary (in km) 1
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • Heritage walking discovery
    • Urban circuit
  • DIFFICULTY OF THE ITINERARY :
    • Very easy
  • LEVEL OF PRACTICE :
    • Suitable for beginners
    • Green level - Very easy

Presentation

A heritage interpretation trail is available in the lower town, with interpretation panels and a digital application.
This heritage interpretation trail is made up of six explanatory panels installed at emblematic sites in the lower town, revealing the history of this harbour.

These metal supports are located :
  • Place Petit Nice (along the wall next to the footbridge)
  • in the Sables district, on Rue de la Marine near the Salle de la Marine
  • on Place du Môle
  • on the Esplanade de la Ria
  • on Quai l’Herminier (opposite the Minoterie)
  • and at the end of Quai l’Herminier (opposite the Môle).

Each panel includes illustrations, old photographs, commentary and a mini-game. 

The reading table at the Place Petit Nice and Quai l’Herminier offers an exceptional view of the lower town with commentary. It is made up of commented landmarks to help you better understand the harbour landscape.

A parallel tour is also available on the Archistoire application, with interactive content.
The aim of this hybrid reality digital tour is to give everyone a chance to understand the lower town through an immersive experience.
Old photographs, reconstructions and characters bring the past to life.
The application highlights elements of interest and reveals hidden or lost details. The historical commentaries are accompanied by short games. Up to 1 hour of discovery
Nails are fixed to the ground corresponding to the 9 stations of this mobile application.


 Our favourites :
  • Place du Môle: a stunning panorama not to be missed
  • The free Archistoire app: a fun way to explore the town of Pornic with the whole family.   
  • Geographical zone :
    • Pornic
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • Heritage walking discovery
    • Urban circuit
  • THEME OF ITINERARY :
    • Cultural
    • Background (history )
  • ACCESSIBILITY :
    • No access for mobility impaired persons

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  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
  • Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic /  Lower Town
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Contact details of the owner
Heritage interpretation trail in Pornic / Exploring the Lower Town
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • Pedestrian
  • DURATION OF THE ITINERARY ON FOOT :
    • Duration of the itinerary on foot 0:45
  • INFORMATIONS SUR L'ITINERAIRE :
    • 1 Km
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