Visit Asserac
Situated between the Baie de Pen bé and the Baie de Pont Mahé, Assérac is an ideal location for water sports enthusiasts. Coming to Asserac also means discovering the world of mussel farming, hiking trails, etc. Make the most of your stay at a campsite near Assérac to discover its many facets!
Discover Assérac while camping in St Molf
Situated just 6 km from our campsite in Saint-Molf, Asserac is well known to kitesurfers and windsurfers as one of the best spots in France. Joining Asserac during your stay at our campsite on the Guérande peninsula will give you the opportunity to learn or perfect your kitesurfing skills. But that’s not Asserac’s only asset.
These beaches are also popular for shore fishing, and the shallow waters are ideal for families. There are also the Assérac salt marshes, part of the 400-hectare “Bassin du Mès”. An opportunity to discover the salt pans. Asserac is also home to shellfish farming. Both offer visitors the chance to take a guided tour and discover an ancestral know-how.
What to do in Assérac
On foot or by bike, there are a number of hiking trails to discover in Assérac. For example, you can set off from Pont-Mahé or Pen-Bé for an 8 km walk (2 hours). More experienced hikers, on the other hand, may prefer to follow the 20 km circuit linking the center of Asserac to the Bay of Pont-Mahé and its dune.
Along the way, hikers will discover bouchot mussels, oyster beds, the Bassin du Mès, manor houses and more. And to find out more about shellfish and salt farming, you can also take a guided tour:
Shellfish farming: 1.5-hour tour of the foreshore at low tide
Saliculture: visit to the Beauregard saltworks.
Experienced windsurfers and kitesurfers alike will find it hard to resist the call of the sea when they come to Asserac. In one of the best spots in France, thanks to the orientation of the bay and the winds, you can enjoy new sensations by joining the Pont Mahé kitesurf and wind foil school.
On the other hand, those who prefer to fish on foot or laze on the beach can head for the beaches of Pen Bé and Pont Mahé.
Where to stay camping near Asserac?
The Île de Kernodet campsite in Assérac is ideal for families looking for a friendly, lively location. Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Brière, this 4-star campsite in the Loire-Atlantique region is the ideal choice for holidaymakers looking for tranquillity, nature, activities and entertainment.
Stroll through the streets of this medieval city and discover its finest historical monuments: the ramparts, the collegiate church of St-Aubin, the St-Michelle gateway, the Notre-Dame-la-Blanche chapel…
The campsite’s privileged location, in the immediate vicinity of Assérac (by car: 9 min, 6 km), offers easy access to the fine sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. Whether you’re a fan of idleness, a water sports enthusiast or a nature lover, you’ll find what you’re looking for on these beaches. Activities such as swimming, surfing, windsurfing and fishing will delight visitors of all ages.
The campsite itself offers a range of facilities and activities to enhance your stay. You can enjoy spacious, shaded pitches for tents, caravans or motorhomes, as well as comfortable mobile home rentals for an easy-going stay. Facilities include children’s play areas, sports fields, a heated swimming pool and a friendly bar-restaurant where you can sample local specialities.
Assérac is also renowned for its cultural heritage, with the 17th-century church of Saint-Martin and its charming alleyways. Local markets invite you to discover regional produce, while seafood restaurants are ideal for a delicious culinary getaway.
The Assérac and La Brière region is full of natural treasures to explore. You can venture into the Brière nature park, a paradise for wildlife lovers, or take a bike ride along the local trails. Salt marshes, wild coastal dunes and authentic fishing villages are just some of the places to discover close to the Assérac campsite.
