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.

Le Gite des Templiers is in a hamlet deep in the countryside. It has recently been renovated using natural materials in part of what was once a commanding officer's residence of the Order of Malta.

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.

The campsite Grand Fay welcomes you all year long. Rent of mobil homes. Shaded locations. Leisure activities on the spot: swimming pool, aquatic Slide, ping-pong, paddling pool ... Near the beaches of St Brevin-les-Pins and the Loire estuary.

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

A hall which can welcome up to 50 people with a professional cooking any outing. If you need to accommodate families or friends, you can reserve the Holiday cottage of peasant group of a total capacity of 15 people.

Le Gite des Templiers is in a hamlet deep in the countryside. It has recently been renovated using natural materials in part of what was once a commanding officer's residence of the Order of Malta.

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