SAINT-BREVIN-LES-PINS

Saint-Brevin-les-Pins boasts 8km of fine sandy beach, offering a wide range of water and board sports: sand yachting, windsurfing, paddle boarding, surfing and a renowned kite-surfing spot, as well as swimming and fishing. Close your eyes and imagine wooded dunes, forests of maritime pines and holm oaks on the water's edge, squirrels in the trees and the spray of the ocean, while the banks of the Loire are dotted with fisheries and swarms of birds. And in winter, the scent of mimosa perfumes the streets dotted with our pretty Brévinois villas. Its unspoilt coastal paths are popular with walkers, cyclists and horseback riders. The town?s main attraction is undoubtedly the Forêt de la Pierre Attelée; the only dune forest in the Loire-Atlantique region, you?ll love wandering along its paths and breathing in the scent of the pines, or visiting its menhir (one of 8 megaliths in the town). The history of Saint-Brevin is long and rich, with legends, Vikings, sailors, Bougainville and the Pines, the trees that saved it from the sands and give it its present-day face. To find out more about the town's heritage and history, click here, or discover the history of Saint-Brevin through our postcards... While Saint-Brevin-les-Pins is a renowned seaside resort on the Côte de Jade that can triple its population in the summer months, it is also a very dynamic town all year round, with a year-round population of 14,000 (15,134 in 2023), and growing. Saint-Brevin also offers a wide range of quality events throughout the year: theater, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc. See our calendar for the full program. As you can see, Saint-Brevin-les-Pins is the ideal destination for a successful vacation! Whether you're looking for a sporty or rejuvenating holiday, with family or friends, the many facets of our seaside town will win you over! but why Saint-Brevin-les-Pins?