Les Moutiers-en-Retz

Les Moutiers-en-Retz is a village in the Pays de Retz area of Loire-Atlantique, on the Atlantic coast between Pornic and Bourgneuf-en-Retz. The village centre retains a traditional character, with narrow streets lined by stone houses and a parish church, while the coastline offers several beaches, including La Noëveillard, popular for swimming and coastal walks. The surrounding countryside is varied, combining salt marshes, wetlands and the Princé forest, making it well suited to walking and birdwatching. Nearby Pornic provides shops, a harbour and seaside amenities, while the vineyards of the Nantes region, known for Muscadet wine, lie just a short drive inland. The temperate oceanic climate makes the area pleasant to visit throughout the year, with mild summers and gentle winters. The region also has a long-standing tradition of oyster farming and market gardening, reflected in its local markets. Overall, Les Moutiers-en-Retz offers a quiet base from which to explore the Côte de Jade and the wider countryside of the Pays de Retz.