Villas in La Plaine-sur-Mer
La Plaine-sur-Mer is for families looking for a house with a garden on the Côte de Jade, where long sandy beaches give way to rocky coves. Pornic is about ten minutes by car. Few homes here have a pool, and the sea is the Atlantic, so swimming depends on the tide and the weather.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £333
About La Plaine-sur-Mer
La Plaine-sur-Mer is a quiet seaside commune on the Côte de Jade, at the point where the coast changes character. To the north, towards Saint-Brevin, the shore is long fine sand with wide foreshores, backed by pine dunes or low cliffs. South of La Plaine it turns rockier, with coves, smaller beaches and schist cliffs all the way to La Bernerie-en-Retz. The homes are spread through the commune, mostly family-sized with three bedrooms and a garden, and many have a fireplace, which helps on a cool Atlantic evening. There is little nightlife; for more going on, drive the few minutes to Pornic.
Is La Plaine-sur-Mer right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting sandy beaches and rocky coves together
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool or a lively resort strip on the doorstep.
Near La Plaine-sur-Mer
Pointe Saint-Gildas
The headland in Préfailles, much of it a regional nature reserve, with marked paths, a port for fishing and pleasure boats and German wartime fortifications.
Pornic
A short drive or a 15-minute ride on the 315 bus; beach facilities grew up here in the late 17th century with the fashion for sea bathing.
Saint-Brevin-les-Pins
The start of the long sandy stretch of the Côte de Jade at Mindin, with pine-wooded dunes behind the beaches.
Getting to La Plaine-sur-Mer
Fly to Nantes Atlantique, around 45 minutes away by car. Public transport from the airport takes two to three hours or more, so hire a car. Locally, the 315 bus links La Plaine with Pornic and Saint-Nazaire.
When to go to La Plaine-sur-Mer
Summer is busiest, and Pointe Saint-Gildas alone draws around 300,000 visitors a year. Spring and September suit the marked paths on the headland and coastal walks without the crowds. Atlantic weather can turn in any month, and a house with a fireplace makes the shoulder seasons more comfortable.
Villas in La Plaine-sur-Mer
3-star property
4-star property
Le Bigorneau Préfaillais
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
6
3
0
DishwasherParkingPool+8 more
from£191
per night
3-star property
La Haute Musse
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
6
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
2-star property
L'Ange Oliver
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingTerrace+5 more
from£48
per night
3-star property
La Briandière
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
3-star property
Le Terrier Préfaillais, Jacuzzi
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
8
5
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+11 more
from£164
per night
3-star property
La Briandière
La Plaine-sur-Mer, Loire-Atlantique, France
9
5
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
La Plaine-sur-Mer villa holidays: questions answered
Are the beaches at La Plaine-sur-Mer sandy or rocky?
Both. North of La Plaine-sur-Mer the coast has long fine-sand beaches with wide foreshores; to the south it becomes rocky, with coves, smaller beaches and schist cliffs.
How far is La Plaine-sur-Mer from Pornic?
Very close. The drive is about 8 km and takes around ten minutes, and the 315 bus covers it in about 15 minutes, so Pornic makes an easy outing for an evening or a wet afternoon.
What can you see at Pointe Saint-Gildas near La Plaine-sur-Mer?
The headland, in Préfailles, has a regional nature reserve with marked paths, a museum in the former semaphore, and German wartime fortifications, some parts open to visitors. A monument near the main car park recalls the sinking of the Lancastria in June 1940.
Nearby towns to La Plaine-sur-Mer
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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