Nantes to La Rochelle

From Nantes to La Rochelle, visit some of the highlight's of France's Atlantic Coast. Cycle along the majestic estuary of La Loire before reaching the serenity of the beautiful peninsula of the Pays de Retz. South Brittany and the Côte de Jade boast a coastline with sandy coves, jagged cliffs and picturesque hamlets, and the diverse landscape will seduce you like the fragrances of the sea air which accompany you all along this trip.

You will pass by charming seaside resorts such as Pornic, the coast’s flagship city, then carry on your journey through the salt marsh of Vendée before reaching the Island of Noirmoutier, a nature jewel. The Côte de Lumière passes by beaches, forests and sandy dunes before you reach Les Sables d’Olonne, renowened for its fine sandy beach and its charming landscapes, shortly followed by La Tranche sur Mer. Your tour will end in La Rochelle after passing the protected marshlands of Poitevin.