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Pornichet

Pays de la Loire, France · Europe

About Pornichet

Pornichet is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint-André-des-Eaux, 41km from Passage du Gois.

Pornichet is a town located in Pays de la Loire, France. With a population of 10,584, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pornichet sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pornichet to your route.

About Pornichet

Pornichet (French pronunciation: [pɔʁniʃɛ]; Breton: Pornizhan) is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

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Where is Pornichet located?

Pornichet is located in Pays de la Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2668 latitude, -2.3379 longitude.

What is the population of Pornichet?

Pornichet has a population of approximately 10,584 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
10,584
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.2668, -2.3379

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Pornichet

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Saint-Nazaire Bridge

France's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Passage du Gois

A 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Pornichet

  • Right hereSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.
  • 41 kmPassage du GoisA 4 km cobbled causeway to Noirmoutier island that vanishes under the Atlantic twice a day: drivers cross between tides past rescue towers, on one of Europe's strangest public roads.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pornichet.

La Baule-Escoublac

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 17,775

Saint-André-des-Eaux

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 3,873

Le Pouliguen

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 5,438

Saint-Nazaire

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 67,054

Guérande

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 16,523

Batz-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 3,243

Trignac

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 7,132

Saint-Brevin-les-Pins

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 10,396

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