Seashore fishing in Port Giraud

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Port Giraud in La Plaine-sur-Mer, a paradise for shore fishermen

Port Giraud, in La Plaine-sur-Mer, is a must-visit destination for shellfish gathering enthusiasts. Located on the wild coast, this beach of fine sand and rocks invites you to explore its delicious, salty treasures at low tide.
Share a fun and educational experience with family or friends, filled with laughter, learning and tasty discoveries.
Discover different fishing techniques, including shellfish gathering, net fishing and fishing from a fishing hut.

🦀 What can you fish for at Port Giraud beach?
Port Giraud beach in La Plaine-sur-Mer is an ideal spot for shellfish gathering.
There are many shellfish and crustaceans, including oysters, clams, barnacles and periwinkles. But what makes it famous are the mussels!

👉 Want to learn more about shellfish gathering?
Shellfish gathering is a relaxing activity that allows you to enjoy the fresh sea air. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the local flora and fauna.

Throughout the year, and especially during the school holidays, activities and discovery workshops are organised on Port Giraud beach to raise public awareness of sustainable fishing and coastal protection.
We recommend the nature outing ‘En route pour la pêche à pied’ (Let's go shellfish gathering) in La Plaine-sur-Mer, led by Julie and Vincent, professional guides at Echos nature.

🎣 Equipment you will need for shore fishing
Here are some essential tools for a successful shore fishing trip:

a regulation fishing basket: equipped with a red rope, it allows you to comply with quotas and transport your shellfish and crustaceans
rake, landing nets, knives
caliper to measure the regulation size to be respected
waterproof boots or shoes for walking in water or on rocks without slipping
clothing suitable for the weather conditions

If you need to kit yourself out for a shellfish gathering trip, don't hesitate to visit the shops at our seven tourist offices (La Plaine-sur-Mer, Préfailles, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, Pornic, La Bernerie-en Retz, Les Moutiers-en-Retz and Villeneuve-en-Retz).

📌 Good to know
To prepare for your beach fishing trip, be sure to check the following in advance:

tides
fishing restrictions on the signs at the entrance to the beaches or at www.loire-atlantique.gouv.fr
free parking near the site

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Information

TYPE OF SITE :
- Pêche à pied
- Beach and dunes
CAPACITY :
- Coach park
PETS :
- Pets allowed from October to May
- horses not allowed
BEACH CHARACTERISTIC :
- Sand
- Rocks
TYPE OF FISH GATHERING :
- Mussels
TOWN :
- La Plaine sur Mer

Equipment/services

FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES :
- Toilet all the year long
- Public benches
- Restaurant
- Shellfish gathering
- Dustbins
- Free car park all the year long
ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY :
- Bathing not supervised
- Cleaning beach all year long

Comfort

Facilities and services :
- Toilet
- Car park
- Cleaned beach

Map

Destination

Pêche à pied à Port Giraud

Boulevard de Port Giraud

44770

LA PLAINE SUR MER

GPS coordinates

Latitude : 47.15762

Longitude : -2.19367

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Distance from the center (church ) :
- 10,5 km. from the center of Pornic
- 3 km. from the center of la Plaine sur Mer
- 3,4 km. from the center of Tharon-Plage
Distance from the train station :
- 10,3 km. from the train station of Pornic

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Contact details

Seashore fishing in Port Giraud

Boulevard de Port Giraud

44770

LA PLAINE SUR MER

Phone : +33 2 40 21 50 14

Website "Seashore fishing in Port Giraud"

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