La baule

La Baule is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. It is renowned for its beach, and dazzles with its magnificent villas – listed as heritage sites – and gems of seaside architecture. The city is also known for its prestigious hotels, making it perhaps the most chic of resort towns on the Atlantic coast !

Whatever the time of the day, the resort cultivates a certain elegance, from the morning gallops of the horses, to the terraces of beach restaurants, from thalassotherapy sessions to evenings at the casino.

La Baule bay. 2020 ©AlexandreLamoureux
La Baule bay. 2020 ©AlexandreLamoureux

LA BAULE BAY

Part of the Club of the most beautiful bays in the world, La Baule is home to one of Europe’s longest beaches.

A magnificent villa in La Baule. 2018 ©AlexandreLamoureux
A magnificent villa in La Baule. 2018 ©AlexandreLamoureux

THE VILLAS

The charm of seaside villas with various architectural styles, from Belle Époque to Art Déco.

A catamaran lesson in La Baule . 2018 ©AlexandreLamoureux
A catamaran lesson in La Baule . 2018 ©AlexandreLamoureux

NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES 

Sailing lessons on a catamaran or optimist, initiation to surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing or kitesurfing, La Baule is full of activities, right in the water.

Thalasso & Spa Barrière in La Baule. 2021 ©DimitriIundt
Thalasso & Spa Barrière in La Baule. 2021 ©DimitriIundt

WELLNESS STATION

Since the 19th century and the beginning of sea bathing as a recreational activity, La Baule has become a seaside resort appreciated for its thalasso therapies.

FYI

Where to eat

  • Le M, Place Leclerc 44500 La Baule – +33(0)2 40 23 14 14
  • Les Albatros, face au 13 esplanade Lucien Barrière 44500 La Baule – +33(0)2 44 73 90 08
  • La Tête de l’Art, 11 rue de la porte Calon 44350 Guérande – +33(0)2 40 88 53 40
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Where to sleep

  • Relais & Châteaux Le Castel Marie-Louise ***** 1 Av. Andrieu, 44500 La Baule – +33(0)2 40 11 48 38
  • Royal Thalasso Barrière ***** 6 Av. Pierre Loti, 44504 La Baule-Escoublac – +33(0)2 40 11 48 48
  • L’Hermitage Barrière ***** 5 Espl. Lucien Barrière, 44500 La Baule-Escoublac –  +33(0)2 40 11 46 46
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