Le Grand Fay, Saint-Père-en-Retz, France

Life without a car

Car-free score: 6/10

A realistic car-free option, but not one of the easiest. Local buses stop nearby. Shops, restaurants and Saint-Père-en-Retz are reachable on foot. A bicycle makes exploring the wider area easy.

Train station

Pornic

14.3km away

Nearest town

Saint-Père-en-Retz

12 min walk (0.9 km)

Local buses

Bus 301 to Saint – Brevin – Les – Pins > Nantes

5 buses a day · 6am–6pm

from Mairie · 9 min walk

Cycling

Good option — cycle routes and quiet lanes nearby

Essentials nearby

Supermarket

103 min walk (7.7 km)

Bakery

11 min walk (0.8 km)

Restaurants

Available in Saint-Père-en-Retz

Pharmacy

15 min walk (1.1 km)

Getting here

Nearest station

Pornic (11km)

Nearest airport

Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport (15km)

Ferry port nearby

St Malo (161km)

Map

Accommodation types

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Available to book

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Places to visit near Le Grand Fay

Noirmoutier: Educational Tour on the Life of the Oyster

Discover the oyster with Sébastien in the heart of Noirmoutier. From the birth of the seed oysters to their growth in the ponds, immerse yourself in the daily life of a passionate oyster farmer.

33km away Find out more →

Saint-Léger-les-Vignes: Scavenger hunt and wine tasting

Discover the secrets of the vineyards with a fun walk, a tour of the barrel room, and a tasting of 4 local wines in Saint-Léger-les-Vignes.

35km away Find out more →

Vendée: Wine tasting and local food sampling

Discover the wines of Vendée during a tasting led by a professional. Learn more about wine tasting and local specialties in a friendly atmosphere suitable for everyone!

42km away Find out more →

St Jean de Monts guided running (trail)

An 8 km competitive trail between the coast and the forest in Saint-Jean-de-Monts, with a panoramic view of the ocean and a finish along the sea. Thrills, nature, and pushing yourself to the limit are guaranteed.

46km away Find out more →

How to get to Le Grand Fay

From the station

Pornic

Walk 14 minutes from Pornic station, then take Bus 315 to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins - Pôle de Bresse (28 mins) followed by Bus 301 to Saint-Père-en-Retz - Mairie (25 mins), and finish with a 12-minute walk to Le Grand Fay. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour 56 minutes.

From the airport

Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport

From Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport to Le Grand Fay, walk 30 minutes to Anatole France, then take Bus H1 to Saint Nazaire Station, Bus 315 to Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, and Bus 301 to Saint-Père-en-Retz - Mairie, finishing with a 12-minute walk. The total journey takes approximately 2 hours.

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Nearest airports

Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport

15km awaySNR

Nantes Atlantique Airport

33km awayNTE

Train stations

Pornic

11km away

Montoir-de-Bretagne

16km away · TER Pays de la Loire

Saint-Nazaire

16km away · TER Pays de la Loire