ARRIVAL OF THE BOATS
May 28, 2026
START OF THE STAGE
Marina,
44380 Pornichet
VILLAGE DATES
from May 27 to 31, 2026
START OF THE STAGE
May 31, 2026
September 14 | Sunday
9:45 - 10:30
Boat rigging
Cast off! The boats will leave the pontoons and head towards the starting line.
Pontoons
September 14 | Sunday
1 p.m.
Departure Stage 2
The 35 skippers will set off towards Vigo (Spain)
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A LOOK AT PORNICHET
Pornichet offers an exceptional living environment between the ocean, the bay and the marshes. It boasts the fourth largest marina on the Atlantic coast and, above all, a town that asserts a strong and vibrant maritime identity, supported by 7 kilometers of fine sandy beaches with diverse atmospheres, a multitude of nautical activities and sporting competitions.
Pornichet is also a history, that of sea bathing, and in its wake a heritage with timeless charm, of Belle Epoque villas erected by artists, renowned publishers and scientists, giving the town this taste for the arts and innovation.
Pornichet is, finally, a way of life like no other, the taste of simple pleasures shared, around a barrel with friends in one of the mythical places of the town, with family in front of a magical show of the Festival des Renc'Arts, or in the aisles of one of the most beautiful markets in France.
Pornichet is all this and much more that makes the heart of this family seaside town beat all year round.
Welcome to Pornichet.
BY BIKE
Main BICYCLE axes:
Axis 1, from the north towards Royan: La Vélodyssée®: from Ronce‑les‑Bains to Royan
Axis 2, from the south towards Royan: The Canal des 2 mers by bike®
There are plenty of parking spaces for cyclists around the village.
BICYCLE stations in Royan:
Cordouan and Atlantic High Schools
Royan Market
Pontaillac
Port of Royan
BY TRAIN
Line 16: Angoulême – Saintes - Royan
Line 17: Niort - Saintes - Royan
NB: the TER lines connect with the TGVs at Niort and Angoulême.
BY BUS
Regional bus lines:
Line 9: Rochefort - Royan
Line 9E: La Rochelle - Royan
Line 12: Saintes - Royan
Cara'Bus local BUS lines:
Line 1: Saint Palais sur Mer - Saint Georges de Didonne, passing through Royan station
Line 2: Vaux sur Mer - Médis with passage through Royan station
Line 3: Internal line to Royan
Line 4: Saint Sulpice - Royan
Line 5: Arvert - Royan
Line 6: La Tremblade - Royan
Line 7: Saujon - Médis - Royan
Line 8: Cozes - Royan
Line 9: Meschers - Royan.
NB: all lines connect at Royan station.
PROGRAMMING
Boat rigging
September 14 | Sunday
9:45 - 10:30
Departure Stage 2
September 14 | Sunday
1 p.m.