Pornic, le bourg de Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer

The "Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer village" trail retraces the history of this ancient village. You'll discover its remarkable heritage features.

From flint to sea bathing: The epic of Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer



A thousand years of history: Since prehistoric times, Sainte-Marie-sur-Mer has been a popular place to settle. Archaeological remains bear witness to continuous human occupation of the area.
The beginnings of a market town: It was in the 12th century, with the foundation of an abbey by the Canons of Saint-Augustin, that the first stones of today's market town were laid.
The seaside boom: Very small and closely linked to the monastic establishment, the town did not really develop until the 19th century with the advent of the seaside bathing craze.



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Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 3 km



This trail retraces the milestones of this history.
Find out more about the history of Pornic / Sainte Marie here.


The walking map can be downloaded below and is available from our Tourist Offices.