Hermitage beach

  • Plage de l'Hermitage Les Moutiers en Retz
  • Hermitage beach
  • Plage de l'Hermitage Nature Les Moutiers
Plage de l'Hermitage Les Moutiers en Retz	Hermitage beachPlage de l'Hermitage Nature Les Moutiers

Presentation

The Hermitage beach at Moutiers-en-Retz: a large beach carved out by wooden groynes, overlooked by the coastal path linking the entire Côte de Jade.
This sandy beach is ideal for an afternoon out with the family. Popular with local residents and holidaymakers from nearby campsites, it is appreciated for its tranquillity. 

 Our top tips 
  • If you're planning to go for a swim or spend some relaxing time at Plage de l'Hermitage, here's some useful information: 
  • check the tide times before you go, as swimming is only possible at high tide
  • bring water shoes to enjoy the beach to the full
  • take advantage of the boat slipway to go kayaking.

Practical info 
  • car and bicycle parking in the immediate vicinity, accessible via rue du Bois Millet
  • picnic area at the top of the beach
 
Fancy a walk?
Take the embankment and walk along the coastal path (sentier des douaniers - GR8). Head north towards La Bernerie-en-Retz (2.5 km away), passing through Port Royal and the Sennetière district, famous for its oysters. If you head south, you'll walk towards Lancastria (2.2 kms) past pretty fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking view of the fisheries on arrival.
Information
  • TYPE OF SITE :
    • Beach and dunes
  • PETS :
    • Pets not allowed
  • BEACH CHARACTERISTIC :
    • Sand
    • Semi-urban zone
    • Medium height differential of the beach
  • ACCESSIBILITY :
    • No access to mobility impaired persons
  • TOWN :
    • Les Moutiers en Retz
Equipment/services
  • FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES :
    • Public benches
    • Picnic area
    • Free car park all the year long
    • 50 Distance from the car park
Comfort
  • Facilities and services :
    • Car park

Map

Map

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Plage de l'Hermitage
Rue du Bois Millet
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.06543
Longitude : -2.01462
  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 15 km. from the center of Pornic
    • 1.5 km. from the center of Les Moutiers
  • Distance from the train station :
    • 1.5 km. from the train station of Les Moutiers
Contact details
Hermitage beach
Rue du Bois Millet
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ