Walks and strolls Wonderful routes with breathtaking views

Saint-Nazaire is a city with a thousand facets. A town by the sea of course, a green town with a vast countryside (which is part of the Brière Regional Natural Park), but also a port town with the submarine base, the 19th-century facades, the seaside promenade, the Customs Officers’ Path…

Explore Saint-Nazaire at a leisurely pace and immerse yourself in its contrasting atmospheres.

Walking and hiking at your own pace

Feel the need to unplug and unwind? You’ve come to the right place, as Saint-Nazaire can offer a whole range of walks and trails to help restore your energy, whilst giving you a visual feast. Lace up your boots or your trainers, and off we go!

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Walks by the sea

In Saint-Nazaire, the famous GR® 34 coastal path (also known as the Customs Officers’ Trail) offers incredible views across the coast, as well as an unexpected walk between Saint-Nazaire and Pornichet. This coastal path truly is like a seaview balcony, tracing the coast of Brittany for more than 2,000km, and finishing right here in Saint-Nazaire.

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Follow in Monsieur Hulot's footsteps

The Customs Officers' Path - GR®34

Walks in the Brière

There’s nothing better than a walk to immerse yourself fully in the exceptional natural environment of the Brière. Just a few kilometres from Saint-Nazaire, the Brière boasts breath-taking landscapes of unspoilt nature and otherworldly wetlands. Here’s a selection of routes to follow:

Brière Land

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Discovering the Islands of Brière

GRP® Brière tour

Walks around town

A walk in the town is the chance to discover all the treasures it has to offer, from a sculpture to a monument or a giant mural. In Saint-Nazaire, a walk around the town opens up your eyes to its history and its art.

Tintin in Saint-Nazaire

Along with Brussels, Saint-Nazaire is one of the very few real towns that can boast of having received a visit from Tintin. In The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin accompanied by...

Through the neighbourhoods of Saint-Nazaire

Discovering Saint-Nazaire means taking time to stroll and feel the atmospheres of the different neighbourhoods in the city… From Méan-Penhoët, to La Havane, via the...

Art around town

Saint-Nazaire is an open-air art gallery! As you walk through the streets, you’ll be able to admire a series of vast mural paintings created by artists from all over the world,...

LE HÉRONWALKS AND HIKES

This 13.5 km loop is certainly one of the most beautiful walks to be discovered in the Brière region, and can be done on foot in around 3? hours,...

La Chapelle-des-Marais

wear comfortable clothing and footwear (so you get off to a good start!)
wear suitable headwear (depending on the season)
stay hydrated (preferably with water!)
take binoculars for watching birds and other wildlife
take a picnic with you to enjoy at one of our many picnic spots (and remember to dispose of the rubbish afterwards)

Feel free to contact the team at the Tourist Office before you head out, so you can check the accessibility of the route and pick up any particular maps or info.

More ideas for outings

Stunning Saint-Nazaire is an ideal destination for those who enjoy discovering something new and who appreciate surprising and varied landscapes. By bike, by cruise ship, even on a flat-bottomed boat, this is a place where you can always get a good dose of fresh air!