What is the water and sand quality of the Notre Dame beach?

The coastline of Notre Dame beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Notre Dame beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Notre Dame beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Notre Dame beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Notre Dame beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Notre Dame beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Notre Dame beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Notre Dame beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Notre Dame beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Notre Dame beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.L'Ardoise, Bar Restaurant is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Notre Dame beach?

There are 184 places to stay in the Notre Dame beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Notre Dame beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1882401&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Golden Tulip Pornic</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=624964&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Beau Soleil</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=292986&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hôtel Le Grand Large </a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6252805&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Chant des Pierres - En Coeur de Ville</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3207866&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">L'appart des lutins</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6219672&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Chant des Pierres - Entre Terre et Mer</a></li></ul>

How far is the Notre Dame beach from parking?

The Notre Dame beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Notre Dame beach?

There are 4 attractions near Notre Dame beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de Montbeau located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Notre Dame beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Notre Dame beach is July. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Notre Dame beach (Loire-Atlantique) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Notre Dame beach (Loire-Atlantique) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Notre Dame beach

Sainte-Marie, France

6.8

#122 out of 150 in Pays de la Loire 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de Jeux du Chateau

1.4km

Playground Parcours sportif

3.2km

Playground Centre Monval Calypso

5.2km

Playground Air de jeux

5.4km

Playground Brise de mer

7km

Playground Aire de jeu de Préfailles

7.2km

Playground Aire de jeux Porte de Comberge

7.5km

Playground Pumptrack Hurricane Tracks Saint-michel-chef

7.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

8.2km

Hiking Area Point de vue

1.1km

Hiking Area Corniche du Porteau

1.1km

Hiking Area Голова дракона (dragon head)

1.2km

Park LES GRANGES

1.3km

Park Retz Garden

1.4km

Park Picnic area

1.6km

Park naturel Garden

1.7km

Park La Ria Botanical Garden

2.1km

Park Théâtre de Verdure

3.1km

French Restaurant Le Zagaya

8.4 - Very good 140m

Restaurant L'Ardoise, Bar Restaurant

9 - Excellent 380m

French Restaurant Les Sablons

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Seafood Restaurant La Villa Noë

8.8 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant La cabane des sablons

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Bar Le Bahia

8.2 - Very good 710m

Restaurant Bernie Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 820m

Restaurant Cote Et Plaisance restaurant Pornic

9 - Excellent 830m

Restaurant Le Skipper

8.2 - Very good 840m

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie O'rustique

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Supermarket Sitis market

320m

Supermarket Super U et Drive

1.4km

Supermarket U Drive

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop La Fraiseraie - Pornic Port

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket E.Leclerc Pornic

1.5km

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Ice Cream Shop The SAS Fraiseraie

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Les Hameaux Bio Pornic

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Montbeau

10 - Exceptional 120m

Church Church in Sainte Marie

300m

Tourist Attraction Atlantic HOPPER

9.8 - Exceptional 760m

Tourist Attraction Strand pornic

8 - Very good 780m

Tourist Attraction Pêcheries

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Cyprès de Lambert de portmain

8 - Very good 3km

Tourist Attraction Plage

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Source eau ferrugineuse de prefailles

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Teu pai

6.7km

Historical Landmark Tumulus Des Mousseaux

920m

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About

Notre Dame beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 62th place out of 81 beaches in the Loire-Atlantique region 45 km away from its center, the city of Нант. It is one of the beaches of Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de Jeux du Chateau

1.4km

Playground Parcours sportif

3.2km

Playground Centre Monval Calypso

5.2km

Playground Air de jeux

5.4km

Playground Brise de mer

7km

Playground Aire de jeu de Préfailles

7.2km

Playground Aire de jeux Porte de Comberge

7.5km

Playground Pumptrack Hurricane Tracks Saint-michel-chef

7.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

8.2km

Hiking Area Point de vue

1.1km

Hiking Area Corniche du Porteau

1.1km

Hiking Area Голова дракона (dragon head)

1.2km

Park LES GRANGES

1.3km

Park Retz Garden

1.4km

Park Picnic area

1.6km

Park naturel Garden

1.7km

Park La Ria Botanical Garden

2.1km

Park Théâtre de Verdure

3.1km

French Restaurant Le Zagaya

8.4 - Very good 140m

Restaurant L'Ardoise, Bar Restaurant

9 - Excellent 380m

French Restaurant Les Sablons

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Seafood Restaurant La Villa Noë

8.8 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant La cabane des sablons

9.6 - Exceptional 690m

Bar Le Bahia

8.2 - Very good 710m

Restaurant Bernie Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 820m

Restaurant Cote Et Plaisance restaurant Pornic

9 - Excellent 830m

Restaurant Le Skipper

8.2 - Very good 840m

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie O'rustique

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Supermarket Sitis market

320m

Supermarket Super U et Drive

1.4km

Supermarket U Drive

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop La Fraiseraie - Pornic Port

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Supermarket E.Leclerc Pornic

1.5km

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Ice Cream Shop The SAS Fraiseraie

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Les Hameaux Bio Pornic

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Montbeau

10 - Exceptional 120m

Church Church in Sainte Marie

300m

Tourist Attraction Atlantic HOPPER

9.8 - Exceptional 760m

Tourist Attraction Strand pornic

8 - Very good 780m

Tourist Attraction Pêcheries

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Cyprès de Lambert de portmain

8 - Very good 3km

Tourist Attraction Plage

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Source eau ferrugineuse de prefailles

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Teu pai

6.7km

Historical Landmark Tumulus Des Mousseaux

920m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

850m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Residence du golf

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 1km from center

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Le Chant des Pierres - En Coeur de Ville

1.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Le Chant des Pierres - En Coeur de Ville

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 2km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Hotel Beau Soleil

Hotel

Pornic • 2.1km from center

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2.2km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

L'appart des lutins

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 2.6km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Maria

Hotel

Pornic • 1.9km from center

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3.3km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Golden Tulip Pornic

Hotel

Pornic • 3.6km from center

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5.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Maisonnette de 2 a 4 personnes

Entire House

Pornic • 5.4km from center

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Le Chant des Pierres - Entre Terre et Mer

5.6km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Le Chant des Pierres - Entre Terre et Mer

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 5.9km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Beau T2 Tharon

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Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef • 5.4km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8 Very good

KY-Ryce 4 personnes

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Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 6.1km from center

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Gite Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, 3 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-306-819

7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Gite Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, 3 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-306-819

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Located at nearest locality

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 6.7km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hôtel Le Grand Large

Hotel

La Bernerie-en-Retz • 8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

210m 3 min walk

Plage des Grandes Vallees

7.6 Very good

320m 4 min walk

Plage de Montbeau

7.6 Very good

750m 10 min walk

Noeveillard beach

8 Very good

900m 12 min walk

Sablons beach Plage des Sablons

7.6 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Port De Gourmalon

5.5 Pleasant

1.5km 20 min walk

Castle beach

5.9 Pleasant

1.6km 21 min walk

Porteau beach

7.9 Very good

2.2km

Gerivais beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer • 470m

Main locality of province

Nantes • 45km

Transport

Airport

SNR • 22.2km

Bus Station

Gare routière • 15.5km

Train Station

Pornic Train Station • 2.1km

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6.8 Good

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Marcelle STRAETENVELD

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach offers a stunning view that is definitely worth stopping for. It's easily accessible, so you can take your time to appreciate the beauty of the gigantic painting-like scenery.