Pornic et le quartier de Gourmalon (circuit 2)

Villas, chalets and kiosks by the sea, the Gourmalon district of Pornic, where every street corner tells a story

Departure from Place de la Gare in front of Pornic Tourist Office


La Gare

The arrival of the railway line in 1875 encouraged the growth of the seaside resort and the development of the Gourmalon district. The tourist office was set up in the station's former luggage room.


La Source beach

Built in 1885, the building overlooking the beach was originally the Gourmalon Casino. Since 1990, the building has been part of Pornic's Thalassotherapy complex.


La Source de Malmy

The reputation of the Malmy saline-ferruginous spring dates back to the early 19th century. Its use for medical purposes was gradually abandoned in favour of sea bathing at the end of the 19th century.


The Gourmalon chapel

Inaugurated in 1910, it was built by donors attached to Gourmalon in order to provide the district with a place of worship independent of Pornic.


The seaside villas

Beneath the lush vegetation, the eclectic architecture of the villas reflects a wide range of styles, while retaining common decorative elements: mantling, balconies, woodwork, brickwork, kiosks, etc.


View of the port and upper town

Contemplate the town built on the rock: the castle, the upper town and its church, the old port.

Good to know:

Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 3km


To find out more, take a guided walking tour of the Cité Balnéaire offered by Pornic Tourist Office.

Find out more about the history of the town