Discover Le Croisic, a peninsula bordering the Breton coast
View itineraryAt the tip of the Guérande peninsula in the Loire-Atlantique, Le Croisic opens onto a historic port with a very Breton feel. During your stay at the Le Ranch campsite, take a trip to Le Croisic for a breath of sea air steeped in Breton history.
Le Croisic, a well-known port
Facing the headland of Pen Bron and Le Grand-Traict sea inlet, the peninsula lies in a maritime gulf that waters the salt marshes of Guérande.
Le Croisic as we know it today goes back to the 16th century and the maritime trade led by major shipowners, traders and captains. That era’s architecture has remained frozen in time ever since.
When the town became a seaside resort in the late 19th century, magnificent villas were built on the coast as the first well-heeled tourists arrived.
Shellfish and seafood are bound to be on the menu during your visit. Sample the “Bouquet du Croisic” shrimp to give your tastebuds a real treat!
In pursuit of pure nature
If you take a trip to Le Croisic, you will also be attracted by its wild coast towards Le Pouliguen. Some extraordinary landscapes await you: secluded coves, hills of rocks that form animal shapes (look out for the bear rock), beaches … a journey that lovers of nature, the ocean and seabirds won’t want to miss!
If coral fish and sharks also appeal to your curiosity, head to the vast Le Croisic Oceanarium. Visit the turtles, Cape penguins and explore the first underwater tunnel (taking you deep into the aquarium) in Europe!