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Things to see in Pornic (France): 11 places and when to go
Pornic is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Food and drink (2), With kids (1). The best known are Château de Pornic, Château du Bois-Rouaud and Pré d'Air dolmen. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.1072, -2.0372
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Food and drink (2) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 273 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pornic
The places in and around Pornic, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château de PornicFrench castle5.2 km
- Château du Bois-RouaudCastle in France14 km
- Pré d'Air dolmenDolmen in Pornic, France2.4 km
- Pierre Attelée menhirStanding stone in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, France13 km
- pierre de la CroterieStanding stone in Chauvé, France8.3 km
- pierre des PlatennesStanding stone in Chauvé, France8.4 km
- Pierres Couchées menhirStanding stone in Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, France14 km
- Brasserie TemplierBrewery13 km
- Distillerie 168Distillery3 m
- Legendia ParcWith kids · Wildlife13 km
- Plage de GohaudBeach13 km
When to go to Pornic
The best time to visit Pornic is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecPossible8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. In June, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pornic
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 273 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- La Guérinière15 places22 km
- Nantes59 places36 km
- Saint-Jean-de-Monts5 places37 km
- Apremont7 places46 km
- Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne10 places51 km
- La Chapelle-Heulin33 places55 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pornic?
The best known: Château de Pornic, Château du Bois-Rouaud, Pré d'Air dolmen, Pierre Attelée menhir, pierre de la Croterie. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pornic?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Pornic?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 273 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pornic as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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