Discover Local Gems at Camping du Grand Fay in Saint-Père-en-Retz

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This trail starts near the RN 171. This trail will take you to the “Calan” stream, it will charm you with its panoramic view.

This trail is on the old railway track which makes it special.

With this trail you will be able to see the cross of the castle situated “impasse du château” and the castle de la Bretonnière which was built in the 15th century. At the end of the trail, you will see the “Moulin Neuf”, which was built in 1702 and is open to the public thanks to an association.

This trail guides you through the village of “La Gaulais”, where the portion of land named in the 15th century “le Champ Dumont” is. A church was meant to be built, but when they brought the stones for it, they would always disappear once nightfall. Thus, the construction was impossible. Some thought there was something evil so they named it “Le Champ Démon”. This is also where, in the 20th century, the oldest windmill of Bouvron was. Nowadays, it offers a great view !

This trail starts at the Jules Vernes car park in La Paquelais.

This trail starts at the Jules Vernes car park in La Paquelais.

This pleasant path of 11 km will guide you along le Cens and le Gesvres through Vigneux-de-Bretagne where these two rivers take source.

Charming room upstairs with independant entrance in a 1907 house. The house is located in countryside, 3km from Loire à Vélo and Vélodyssée cycling routes, 10km from the beach.

The coal mines were extremely important from the 17th century.

Bridge near the small canal

Buildings from the former 17th century Presbytery were restored and transformed into the town hall in 2007 and "Les Digitales" Art Centre in 2011. The Art Centre is a place for activities and exhibits. It displays different models of farming machinery from the collection of Mr Sevestre, a passionate farmer from Caden, and holds a museum presenting farming activities from yesterday and today with interviews from local farmers.

It was restored in the 18th century by the rector of Caden, Jean-Louis de la Houssaye. The date "1756" is written over the side door. It is one of the six friar chapels of Caden. The inside is decorated with 21th century frescos painted by a local artist representing landscapes of the surrounding countryside.

The first chapel was built by the monastic community of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem during the 12th century and under the control of Carentoir like the chapels of Gorvello, Molac and Guerno. It was restored in the 18th century and decorated with a Classical-style pediment on the main door.

Slate mining began around 1878 and finished around 1911. The largest quarry called "Guenfol" or "Blue Lake" had an above ground surface area of 3,500m2. 18 to 20 million slates were extracted per year by nearly 300 labourers. The site was then transformed and today known as "Park de Préhistoire" (Prehistoric Park).

Saint Michel de la Grêle Chapel dates back to the 17th century. It replaced the old Saint Michel Priory, which belonged to the Benedictine Abbey of Redon. Today, the chapel (renovated in the 20th century) is used to celebrate religious services on the feast day of Notre Dame de la Tronchaye (the Sunday following 15 August). Take a few steps back and turn left after the tree-lined alley. Take one of the many small streets of Rochefort. Immediately after, turn left towards Place des Halles.

This 16th century public washhouse got its water from Le Candré River. A private washhouse is also located nearby. Turn around, take Rue de l’Étang and go back up to Place de l’Église.

Pizzas to eat in or take away.

Do you know what fouées are? These are small pieces of bread baked in a wood-fired oven. Depending on their origin, they are also called fouaces. In days gone by, they were used to test the temperature of the oven before putting the bread in the oven. This tradition originated on the banks of the Loire. Rectangular in shape, the fouées are filled while still warm, as you wish. La Fouée enchantée is a caterer of home-made fouées, and we will come to your home or to the reception venue of your choice. Whether it's for a personal event (wedding, birthday, communion) or a professional reception (new product launch, inauguration of new premises, company meal, concert, fair), La Fouée Enchantée will always be able to offer you formulas to suit your budget. If you're looking for a warm and friendly event, let us tempt you! Your guests will enjoy the smell of our wood-fired oven, watch the fouée dough being made and baked, and choose the toppings they like from the options you have selected. All our fillings are made in-house, and we select mainly local and regional products. In particular, we use organic flour and offer all kinds of fillings (pork rillettes, fish rillettes, cheese, caramel, mogettes lardon, tartiflette....). We can also accommodate vegan and vegetarian options if this type of cuisine suits your lifestyle. If you'd like to organise an evening, a meal, lunch or an aperitif-dinner party, we'll be delighted to share our authentic tradition with you in a simple and convivial way. Our offers are tailor-made, just contact us!

Kebab and burger

Traditional restaurant open for lunch Monday to Friday. For your business meetings or family receptions, the Grand Hôtel also has a private room seating 25, as well as a catering service.

Home catering Trained pork butcher Sullivan offers tailor-made grilled pigs, barbecues and giant paëllas.

Nestling in the heart of a green area, our campsite offers a peaceful and friendly setting for holidays with family or friends. Camping Le Grand Fay welcomes you all year round and offers 24 mobile homes and 4 chalets to rent. The 25 camping pitches are open from 4 April to 4 October. Play area, table tennis and pétanque available. Free Wi-Fi. On-site leisure activities open in high season: heated swimming pool, waterslide, snack bar and some entertainment.... Nearby activities: 7-hectare lake with fishing and sports complex right next to the campsite, shops a stone's throw away, beaches and water sports at Saint-Brevin, walks along the Loire estuary... VACAF approved campsite.

Nestling in the heart of a green area, our campsite offers a peaceful and friendly setting for holidays with family or friends. Camping Le Grand Fay welcomes you all year round and offers 24 mobile homes and 4 chalets to rent. The 25 camping pitches are open from 4 April to 4 October. Play area, table tennis and pétanque available. Free Wi-Fi. On-site leisure activities open in high season: heated swimming pool, waterslide, snack bar and some entertainment.... Nearby activities: 7-hectare lake with fishing and sports complex right next to the campsite, shops a stone's throw away, beaches and water sports at Saint-Brevin, walks along the Loire estuary... VACAF approved campsite.

Hotel situated in the center of Saint-Père-en-Retz.

Comfortable room in old house of 30m ², adjoining to the owners, with independent entrance to a park of remarkable trees.

Gîte completely renovated in 2023 in the heart of a working farm that can accommodate up to 14 people.

Zénaïde : a spacious and comfortable modern room which can welcome a family.Shower room, Wc.Television and WIfi.Private entrance.Secure car parkThe room overlooks a terrace, and parc.where you will have the chance to meet our horse and donkeyDuring the summer a large heated swimming pool awaits you.