The seaside resort has preserved its natural assets and architectural charm. Take a stroll down the narrow streets or along the rocky coast to admire the many villas of yesteryear, known here as "Les Dames de la côte" (the coastal ladies), so much a part of the resort's history. You'll be seduced by the golden-red sand of the Préfaillaises coves. From spring through to autumn, the school holiday periods are the perfect time to enjoy a variety of shows, concerts and family events to delight young and old alike. Between nature and culture, there's plenty to discover. In an unspoilt setting between the sea and the countryside, Préfailles is the promise of authentic memories. Let yourself be charmed for a brief interlude of happiness...
3 visits not to be missed! Pointe Saint-Gildas Pointe Saint-Gildas is an ideal site for walks and water sports activities, but it is also a place of remembrance and major history. With 500,000 visitors a year, Pointe Saint-Gildas is one of the main sites visited in Loire-Atlantique. Pointe St-Gildas is also a Regional Nature Reserve. Let yourself be guided by the Curator. He'll tell you all about the site's history and help you discover the environments and species that frequent Pointe Saint-Gildas. The Semaphore at Pointe Saint-Gildas A former semaphore, now an automated lighthouse, with a rich historical, maritime and military heritage. Discover the great shipwrecks of the Loire estuary, and maritime and military communications. It's an extraordinary place that lives to the rhythm of the tides, and where you have the chance to discover an exceptional paranoma in all weathers! The Grand Bazar is an institution in Préfailles! For 5 generations, the Deffain family have been making the most of this family heritage by making this unusual shop a must-see. Once inside, look up and admire a unique collection of 1900s kites.
Unusual: The pierced rock A natural feature that is so emblematic of Préfailles, the Roche percée! It's at its foot, at low tide, that many children like to measure themselves to feel... very small! Often compared to an elephant because of its unusual shape, the Roche percée is a curiosity to be discovered.
Did you know that? The gorse heath of Préfailles is the largest in the Loire-Atlantique department. It is located to the east of the commune, along the wild coast, and extends as far as Sainte Marie-sur-Mer (Pornic).
Préfailles in brief : 1,269 inhabitants 8 km of coastline 488 hectares A slogan: "If it's wet, it stays".
