The Atlantic coast of France: where to go?

France's Atlantic Coast is extended small sand and pine forests, it is an ideal place to relax and numerous sports activities. Here will be good and lovers of nature, and sports fans, and those who just want to lie down in the sun.

How to get to a certain city on the coast of the Atlantic, we will tell below. Links to transport companies where you can find out the schedule, cost and buy an electronic ticket, as well as:

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Benea (Bénodet)

This is a resort in the south of the region. There are several beaches: Beach Du Trez (Plage du Trez) in the city center; Beach Pointe Saint Gilles (Plage De La Pointe Saint Gilles) is ideal for fishing; Beach du Letty in Laguna and Beach du Kok (Plage du Coq) with the sun after noon.

For movable: water sports, walks along the coast.

What to do: go to the Museum of the coast, go to a cruise to the Glenan archipelago (Glénan), consisting of 7 islets with paradise white beaches. In 15 km is the interesting city of Ceper (Quimper) with small streets, half-timbered houses, a beautiful cathedral and faience production.

How to come to bente

First you need to get to Kemer (Quimper). From Paris, this can be done by train (one-time ticket from 39 euros; on the road 3 h. 40 m.; Trains depart from Montparnasse Station) or by bus (ticket from 9.90 euros, on the road 7 - 10 hours).

From Cerpets in Benteus a bus goes. The bus station is located next to the railway station. The ticket costs 2 euros. Schedule and route can be found on the website of the transport company:www.cat29.fr.

Pornic

The porn is 50 km from Nanta. Harbor, the medieval center of the city and the beaches will be interesting for the tourist inspection. Here is the castle of Zhilles de Ra, more famous under the name "blue beard". Nature lovers will recommend walking along the coast along the kilometer path. And in this city there is one of the most famous center of Thalassotherapy in France (Alliance Pornic).

An hour's ride from the city is the nature reserve. And lovers of wine can go on the wine road to the opening of the wines of the Muskalo.

How to come to the porn

From Paris, a train can be reached by train with a transfer to Nantea (one side ticket costs from 40 euros; in the way a little more than 3 hours, the trains depart from Montparnasse Station).

From Nanta to the porn also walk buses number 3. Ticket price - 2.40 euros. Bus schedule .

Saint-Jean de Monts (Saint-Jean-De-Monts)

Ideally located sea resort with white sand beaches, pine forest and salt marshes.

Known for its 8th kilometer beach, where offer a wide selection of sports entertainment for everyone.

From here you can go on a visit to the neighboring Islands (NoirmOUTIER) and YE (YEU).

How to get to Saint-Jean de Mont

The nearest railway station is located in the town of Shalan (Challans). From Paris from the station Montparnasse go theretrains with a change in Nante. The cost of a one-way ticket - from 42 euros, on the way 3.5 h.

From Nanta and from Shalane to Saint-Jean-de-Mons, local buses №12 are running. Their departure from the railway station Nanta is tied to the arrival time of trains from Paris. Ticket price: from Nanta - 14.70 euros; From Shana - 3.90 euros.

Biscarrosse (Biscarrosse)

Located south of the largest pine forest in Europe - between the salt waters of the ocean and the fresh waters of several lakes. In the ocean there is an opportunity to surf and kite surfing. You can go to the Hydroaviation Museum. And next door - with oysters and the famous, the highest in Europe.

How to get to Biscaros

The nearest train station is located in Ishou (Arcachon), Facture (Facture), where from Paris Train ride from Monparnas Station with a transfer to. The cost of one-way ticket - from 50 euros, on the road - from 3 o'clock.

From ISHA in Biscaros walks the line XL'R 11 on Mondays - Saturdays year-round. Ticket price - 2 euros. Information from the bus company.

From Arkashon - the bus line XL'R 46 on weekends and holidays in July and August.

From Paris to Biscaros, you can also take the bus company Ouibus (direct, night, tickets from 25 euros, on the road of 10.5 h.).

Biarritz (Biarritz)

Biarritz - European Capital Surfing. 11 surf schools - do not miss the opportunity to catch a wave!

Biarritz is great: fashionable mansions and a welfare society. Celebrities rested here and rest.

You can go to the sea museum with 50 aquariums and a casino. Two thalassotherapy centers work in the city.

Try also Basque dishes. It's tasty!

How to get to Biarritz

Biarritz can be reached by train: in 2 hours from Bordeaux, for 2.5 hours from Toulouse and 4 hours from Paris. Paris ticket costs from 49 euros, a direct train from Montparnasse Station.

Anglet (Anglet)

11 beaches. Difficult choice).

Surfing, walking walking, cycling on special paths to charge with clean air in the pinead forest and an ecological park of Izadia.

Very close, the capital is located in this region - Basque countries. We advise you to buy chocolate and ham there.

How to get to Anglet

The nearest railway station are located in the cities of Bayonna and Biarritz. Of these, Anglet can be reached by bus.

Anday (Hendaye)

At the border itself with Spain.

The historic part of the city is located on the hill, and there are beautiful views of the district from here.

Of course, here you will also find beaches and water sports: surfing, diving, sailing ...

How to get to Anday

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