Things to see and do Le Pouliguen

In the th century, seaside resort became fashionable. The Lefevre-Useful family, the Earl of Escrigny, Louis Veuillot, Jules Sandeau likes the Pouliguen. A walk is essential for their well-being. In 1808, an email is created at the current location of the Bois wood. It is necessary to wait for the years 1865-70 to see this relocated walk in the extension of the newly built wharf. It was planted with poplar trees from Italy and enjoyed a very pleasant view of the you and the movement of ships, but also on the Nau beach and its first bathers. The enthusiasm of pedestrians is immediate. The loafer can observe the boat movements in the port and then, at the end of the pier, take a look at the spectacular spectacle of the bay of Pouliguen. Very quickly, the promenade covers small wooden huts offering souvenirs, refreshments and confectionery. It is a popular place for holidaymakers and. Today it has become a immuable ritual of the Pouliguen. During musical evenings, the passers-by on the terrace of bars or restaurants will only have to be charmed by this holiday atmosphere!

Its creation dates back to the early th century, when the commune decided to carry out a few tests to set the dunes of the Falaise cliff. He was then called "wood of Calvary." Testing tests, this wood located in the heart of the city and near the beach, will eventually form a beautiful forest together of 4 ha 77 and become the green lung of the city. All generations are found around children's games, tennis and basketball fields and boules.

Pleasant with its shopping streets and shops. The Pouliguen preserves on the quay and on the adjacent streets some examples of ancient mansions of the th and th centuries. Beautiful shipowners'houses, traders or captains, they remember a time when the salt trade was flourishing. The majority of these beautiful villas are now protected. In the centre, there are still more modest homes of fishermen or artisans. The Promenade on the harbor makes it possible to evoke several centuries of history. Guided tours of the city in season. Information from the Tourist Office (tel.) 02 40 42 31 05.

It was built between 1861 and 1864 - the steeple between 1893 and 1896 - in order to meet the needs of the summer population. Replacing a building of the 1864 th century (located at the location of the current halls), the church was assigned to worship in. The building has no transept and has three naves. The 23 stained glass windows are in the th century. They are the work of Meuret de Nantes. In the summer, the church hosts some concerts.