Villas in Tharon Plage
Tharon Plage is a Côte de Jade seaside resort under schist cliffs and old dunes, suited to couples and small families. Homes sleep about four, around half have a garden, and the Saint-Michel village centre is about 2 km away.
- Villas
- 17
- From, per week
- £324
About Tharon Plage
Tharon Plage belongs to the commune of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and lies about 2 km south-west of the village centre, next to the resort of Le Cormier, with the Tabardière stream between them. About 4,000 people live here year-round. Chalets first appeared on the beach in 1895, and in 1902 three friends bought land and brought in a Nantes architect to lay out the resort. Seaside follies and large houses line the front. The beaches are overlooked by schist cliffs and dunes that were once wooded. Homes are bunched in a tight area, mostly sleeping two to six with a couple of bedrooms. None has a pool, and about half have a garden.
Is Tharon Plage right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a Loire-Atlantique beach resort
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool, as none of the homes here has one.
Near Tharon Plage
Pornic
The main town of the local community of communes, about 8 km south of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef village.
Saint-Nazaire
A city about 17 km north of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef village, with Nantes some 50 km east of the village.
Plage de Gohaud
A beach in the same commune noted for surfing, alongside Redois and Comberge, whose harbour is only reachable at high tide.
La Plaine-sur-Mer
Its resort of Le Cormier adjoins Tharon Plage, with the Tabardière stream marking the boundary.
Getting to Tharon Plage
Nantes Atlantique airport is about 43 minutes from Tharon Plage by road. Buses and a train via Saint-Nazaire take close to three hours, so a car is the realistic way in. Pornic is about 8 km from Saint-Michel village and Saint-Nazaire about 17 km.
When to go to Tharon Plage
About 4,000 people live in the resort year-round, but check opening hours for cafes and shops before an autumn or winter trip. The beaches sit under schist cliffs, and Comberge harbour can be reached only at high tide, so consult the tide table before a shore walk or a day by the water.
Villas in Tharon Plage
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Terre Océane
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
2-star property
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2-star property
2-star property
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2-star property
Villa Sel et Pins
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£76
per night
2-star property
Atlantide
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£46
per night
3-star property
Le Sextant
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£48
per night
2-star property
Les Coquillages
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£59
per night
3-star property
Les Dunes
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£63
per night
2-star property
La Pause Atlantique
Tharon Plage, Loire-Atlantique, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£86
per nightTharon Plage villa holidays: questions answered
Does Tharon Plage have a Blue Flag beach?
It has held the Blue Flag label and is counted among the main resorts of the Côte de Jade. Awards are reviewed regularly, so check the current list before choosing a stay for the beach alone.
How did Tharon Plage become a resort?
Chalets began appearing on the beach in 1895, and in 1902 three friends bought land between two streams and had a Nantes architect design the resort. A railway opened in 1906 and closed in 1939.
Is there surfing near Tharon Plage?
Yes, nearby. Plage de Gohaud in the same commune is noted as a surf spot. The other beaches, Redois, Comberge and Tharon, lie under schist cliffs and old wooded dunes.
How far is Tharon Plage from Pornic?
Pornic is about 8 km south of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef village, and Tharon Plage lies roughly 2 km south-west of that village, so the town is a short drive away for a change of scene.
Can you reach Tharon Plage from Nantes airport by public transport?
Yes, slowly. A bus to Nantes Gare Sud, a train to Saint-Nazaire and a local bus take around two hours 45 minutes. Driving takes roughly 43 minutes.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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