Things to see and do La Turballe

With regard to the disabled, Pen-Bron is a specialised hospital. The "Disabled" or allows to approach, even in summer, and, on the hospital side, there is a ramp to access the beach in the chair. Of course, in order to practise naturism, we need to move away from the centre, but it is a solution for those who live or go on holiday in Loire Atlantic.

This wood sardinizer, equipped with the conventional trawl, is the precursor of deep water trawlers. Built in 1964, this 24-barrel boat sailed at sea until 1992 and today is the living memory of fishing at La Turballe. Saved from destruction by passionate people, he discovered himself in the harbor, afloat. His visit (45 minutes) shows the hard life on board where any notion of comfort is banished: small space, thin mattress on the sleeves, square where the men of the sea were restored 1.20 m high… The time for a visit, become the sailor on the edge. A unique visit to discover the fishing techniques practiced, the work of the sailors of the position before the crew post and the cooler and explore the different compartments of the boat. You will be able to follow the different times of a fishing season. A good family visit.

You can see it at the entrance of La Turballe, on the road to Saint-Molf, at the place called Les Quatre Routes.... Rue du Moulin! Formerly called "Moulin de Maincrom" (the curved stone), named after the plot where it was built in the 18th century, it was modernised in 1893: it was raised by one floor and provided with a second pair of wheels, equipped with the Berton system and an orientation reel (butterfly). Its construction dates back to the 18th century, but it was valiantly ground wheat and barley until 1969. A visit to this windmill reveals the mechanism that crushes the grain and extracts the flour. On 4 levels, the strength of the wings, 52 m² of sail area, drives the spinning wheel, the lantern, the big iron, which, in turn, by various gears, rotate the sorter, the running wheel, the blender, to obtain the fine flower and the oatmeal... A miller's house, next door, a former storage place, presents a collection of objects from the past in order to bring back to life the time when the donkey came and went between the farm and the mill... and that the wings turned in the wind... These items were collected from donors. Among the objects are: headdresses and costumes, embossing and ironing irons, lace, heaters, clogs... The miller's house can be visited free of charge, in addition to the visit to the mill.

The bell tower of the church Notre-Dame-de-Mercy, known as Trescalan Church, offers the highest view of the peninsula. At a height of 33 m, it rises on the hillside at 45 m above sea level. At the origin of the construction, the bell was finalized in its upper part by a dome roof. A panoramic bezel allows very beautiful views and a complete overview of the entire landscape extending from the mouth of the Loire to that of the Vilaine, towards the wide and the islands of Morbihan and towards the great Brière. To access it, you have to climb 110 steps. After a 1 ^st level you can discover the arch of the church's frame. The church, for its part, includes many curiosities such as the ship Pie IX, ex-voto suspended in the choir, the statue of Notre-Dame-de-Brandu (Virgin to the Child) and the statue of polychrome wood dressed in Saint Brigitte.

Discover the history of La Turballe and its inhabitants through various guided walks by the association Au Gré des Vents. These discovery tours allow you to understand how the port was created, to visit it, to know its activities in detail, to attend a fish auction, to go and see how the Turballa sardines cannery works. Meet at one o'clock in the morning to follow the sale of freshly landed fish at the auction for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The visit will allow you to discover the services offered by the port, but also the fishing seasons, the fleet and the species caught. This will help you better understand the fish's journey from the sea to your plate. An original and exciting experience to live that is worth getting up early, even during the holidays!

Plunge into the atmosphere of the activity that has made the richness of the first fishing port of the Loire countries and the eighth French fishing port. By visiting the Museum of Fisheries Museum, you will know all about the evolution of the craft, the boats and the working conditions of the fisherman. From the sardinic trawls from the end of the nineteenth century to the current offshore trawlers armed for anchovy fishing, the turbine fishing world will no longer have any secrets for you leaving this magical place. You will also discover the history of the harbor, the evolution of the turbine fishery, the history of its canneries, the present activity… The present exhibition will make you understand today's fishing activity, the trades, fishing techniques thanks to tools, photos, documents and mock-ups highlight the propellant fishing. It's This visit is aimed at the whole family, a playful journey is offered to children. In addition, guided tours are proposed during the summer: from an old fishing boat, from the port, from the shouting. Contact the tourist office.