Pornic, the heart of the city and its medieval landscape

Itinéraire

Departure/Arrival

Point of interest

• TOWNS OF DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL :
  • Place of departure Place du Château - Pornic
  • Place of arrival Place de la Terrasse - Pornic
• DURATION AND DISTANCE OF THE ITINERARY :
  • Total distance of the itinerary (in km) 2
• TYPE OF ITINERARY :
  • Heritage walking discovery
  • Urban circuit
• DIFFICULTY OF THE ITINERARY :
  • Easy
• LEVEL OF PRACTICE :
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Blue level - Easy

Presentation

Plunge into the heart of Pornic's medieval history... The tour "The heart of the town and its medieval landscape" is a journey back in time, where you will discover the rich past of this port town 

During the Middle Ages, Pornic was the seat of a castellany belonging to the barony of Rais in the same way as those of Machecoul, Princé and Prigny. The small medieval town was organised around three centres: the castle, the market and the church. It developed a maritime economy thanks to its location in the centre of the bay and at the mouth of a navigable river. This tour will help you spot the remains of this medieval past and understand the strategic importance of the Pornic site.

As you wander through the picturesque narrow streets, let yourself be transported by the unique atmosphere of this fortified town... A great opportunity to discover Pornic's rich medieval heritage and understand the strategic importance of this seaside town in another era.

 Our favourites :

• Pornic's castle, standing proudly on its rocky outcrop 
• Pornic's old port : upstream from Pornic's marinas, this pretty harbour nestling in the heart of the town has a real charm all of its own 
• Saint-Gilles church : a beautiful Romanesque building rebuilt in the 19th century 

Whether you're a history buff or simply curious and looking to discover new things, this tour is sure to delight you.  The guide can be downloaded below, or is available in paper format from your 7 Tourist Offices.

 1 h
 2 km

• 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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