Camping Les Ajoncs d’Or
Visit La Baule and the surrounding area
The Croisic peninsula
Around 20 minutes from the campsite in La Baule and its magnificent beach, the Croisic peninsula is a wild coastline full of gentle beauty. You can discover its 16th-century architectural charm. If you need a breath of fresh air, you can take the coastal path. Between sand, rock and seawater, Le Croisic is sure to seduce you with its natural and historic landscapes. In Le Croisic, every Monday evening in July and August, you’ll find plenty of entertainment on the quays of the marina. Take a stroll around the night-time craft market, where you’ll find a festive atmosphere. During your visit to the peninsula, you can also visit the Océarium, an exciting journey to meet sharks and coral fish.
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Vélocéan
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Saint-Nazaire
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Balade à cheval
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Promenade dans la forêt d’Escoublac
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Restaurants La Baule
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La Baule
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La Brière et ses balades en chaland
Beach
Plage de la Baule
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La Presqu’île du Croisic
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Océarium
Walks
Les marais salants de Guérande
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Piriac-sur-mer
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Activités nautiques
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Pêche à pieds
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Moment bien-être à la Baule
Walks
La Brière
A walk or bike ride near La Baule
La Baule has something for everyone who loves a good walk! Between footpaths and cycle paths, there’s no shortage of possibilities:
Le Vieux Croisic: This trail will take you back to the 16th and 17thᵉ centuries along the streets and quays of Le Vieux Croisic. Set off on a short 1.5km walk. The Chemin des douaniers: This famous trail links Saint-Nazaire and Mont-St-Michel along around 500 km of footpaths. Along the way, you can discover all the secrets and landscapes of Brittany. Discover the wild coastline from Le Croisic to Le Pouliguen in 9 km, by bike or on foot.
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Rural escapade: You’ll discover the western part of Le Croisic, the rare part of the peninsula where the land stretches right down to the sea, unhindered by urban development. Embark on an escapade in a natural area, dotted with a traditional past over a distance of around 5 km.
And don’t miss out on the Vélocéan cycle route!
You can also take advantage of your stay at a campsite with an indoor swimming pool in La Baule to go horse-riding.
Finally, a walk in the Escoublac forest is always invigorating!
The Tréhic jetty
This jetty overlooking La Turballe is sure to charm you on a sunset stroll. It’s the ideal place to stroll and discover Breton culture, with its fishermen and boats.
La Brière and its barge trips
During your stay at the campsite in La Baule, don’t miss a visit to La Brière, less than an hour north of theLoire estuary. If you’re looking for adventure, take a barge into the heart of the marshes. Created in 1970, La Brière isone of France’s oldest regional nature parks. This wild territory covers 49,000 hectares! The Parc Naturel Régional de Brière boasts one of Europe’s most biologically rich wetlands. The aquatic environment is constantly evolving. These marshes exist thanks to the work of previous generations, who drew their livelihood from them. Embark on a tour of unusual discoveries aboard a barge (flat-bottomed boat). During this calm water trip, take the time to listen to and discover the nature around you. Sail to the rhythm of the water and the stories told by local enthusiasts.
Saint-Nazaire, its liners, its industrial site and its history
Less than 20 minutes from the campsite, take a stroll and discover the many mysteries of Saint-Nazaire. Discover the submarine l’Espadon: during its many years of service, it travelled the equivalent of 17 times around the earth!
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You can admire it in the fortified lock in the port of Saint-Nazaire, with an audio guide. Discover an exceptional maritime heritage! The Base Sous-Marine: a journey back to the last century. Discover a place steeped in history. When you reach the terrace, you’ll have a beautiful view of Saint-Nazaire, the bridge and the Estuary.
L’Escal’Atlantic: the tour has plenty of surprises in store for you during your family holiday in La Baule. The magic of the place will plunge you into the great adventure of ocean liners. You can also explore the hidden side of the ship: engine rooms, wheelhouses and cold rooms. This visit will take you back in time, explaining the conditions under which the wealthy and emigrants travelled.
There are also many beaches…
On the agenda for your visit to Saint-Nazaire: swimming, sunbathing, sand castles… Open to the westerly winds, the beaches are sheltered by pine and holm oak trees. Whether you’re looking for a long stretch of fine sand or a small, craggy cove, you’re sure to find the beach to suit you among the town’s 20 beaches.
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- Villès-Martin: the beach in town. It’s easy to get there for a picnic or a lunch break. It’s one of five supervised beaches with showers.
- La Courance: the surfers’ spot. Soak up the sun on a sandy beach overlooking sparkling blue waters. It’s accessible to all and ideal for relaxing and enjoying water sports. It is also supervised.
- Grand Traict: a corner of the Mediterranean. A little corner of tranquillity for those who love quiet, unspoilt beaches. However, this tranquillity has to be earned, as the steps leading up to the cove are a little steep. What’s more, the beach is not supervised, so we advise you to be vigilant.
La Brière
La Brière is just a few minutes from La Baule and offers a complete change of scenery. This visit is a must during your stay in a mobile home in La Baule at camping Les Ajoncs d’Or! Less than a quarter of an hour from La Baule, discover lush green panoramas. The marshes stretch as far as the eye can see, and the reflection of the sky offers a gentle interlude. At La Brière, you’ll discover a diverse landscape: myriad canals, reed beds, meadows… Classified as a Regional Nature Park since 1970, La Brière is a must-see for your holiday in La Baule. The Park is a real ecological treasure trove, and you’ll be able to meet lots of birds and take in the sights.
You can also enjoy unforgettable barge trips.
Nautical activities
La Baule is an ideal place for water sports activities for young and old. Take advantage of your stay at Camping Les Ajoncs d’Or, just a few minutes from the beach, to try your hand at water sports.
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- Latitude Sailing School: a school specialising in teaching sailing to beginners and experts. Discover the pleasures of sailing in the form of courses or individual lessons.
- Atlantic Surf Academy: a surf school in Pornichet. It offers surf, bodyboard and stand-up paddle lessons and courses, as well as equipment hire. Lessons are open to all ages and levels.
- Canoë Kayak Presqu’ile Côte d’amour: offers water-based activities such as kayaking and canoeing for children aged 8 and over. Outings are supervised by an instructor.
A holiday in La Baule? This is the perfect opportunity to get out your fishing tackle, as La Baule has plenty of places to go fishing!
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A favourite activity on our Atlantic coast, fishing on foot combines relaxation with gastronomic pleasure. Lovers of shellfish will be delighted on the beaches of La Baule: oysters, clams, cockles, mussels, clams, scallops…
Just a reminder: before you go fishing, be sure to check the regulations in force.
Just a few minutes from the beaches, your pitch at the campsite is ideal for going fishing while waking up to the La Baule sunshine.
Piriac-sur-Mer, a small town full of character
As you stroll through the town, you’ll discover many different atmospheres. As you stroll through the small town of Piriac-sur-Mer, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover a rich and diverse heritage. Piriac offers a natural, architectural, literary and legendary landscape. Breathe in the sea air. Renowned for its healing properties, the sea air will do you a world of good during your stay at the campsite. Take a stroll and admire the old houses decorated with hydrangeas and colourful roses. Venture down the narrow streets of Piriac and lose yourself in this bucolic village. Follow in the footsteps of the famous writers who have stayed here.
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If you want to relax, there are plenty of wellness activities on offer in and around La Baule.
You’ll also find plenty of restaurants recommended by the campsite, where you can enjoy some very good food in La Baule.
Finally, if you’ve never been before, the salt marshes of Guérande are well worth a visit!
