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Carnival of Pornic & Fair of Pornic

Want to attend local festivals to brighten your campsite in Pornic in Loire-Atlantique? Zoom on the carnival and the fair of Pornic.

At the origins of the carnival of Pornic

The carnival of Pornic is the most important festive event of the seaside resort. Each year in the spring, visitors can attend the two parades organized on the same day, in the early afternoon and after dark.

The origin of the carnival Pornic dates back to at least the mid-nineteenth century. The committee in charge of the organization of the spring carnival was founded in 1902, and has done its utmost to perpetuate this age-old tradition to this day.

A real institution in Loire-Atlantique and in the Pays de Retz, it is one of the last two carnivals in activity in the 44.

The carnival in details

The committee of mid-Lent of Pornic organizes each year several outings, mainly in spring (and summer since 1987). The spring carnival attracts between 25,000 and 30,000 visitors each year. The day and night parades last several hours and pass through the main places of interest in the city of Pornic. The floats are made of a steel structure and represent various colossi, characters and animals. As tradition dictates, the event ends with the King’s effigy being reduced to flames and burned in front of the audience.

During the festivities, the carnival atmosphere is ensured by various animations for adults and children, catering stands and a concert. This event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the 200 volunteer members of the Mid-Lent Committee Association.

The fair of Pornic

Intimately linked to the spring carnival, the fair of Pornic adds a festive touch to the parade of floats. The rides are usually installed on the parking lot of the station, on the old port and the esplanade of the Ria. A perfect place to come for a day or evening thrill after a nautical activity, a swim in the Atlantic Ocean, a boat ride around the Loire estuary or a hike on the footpaths along the coast.

Lively music, flashing multicolored lights, shouts of children, smells of kebabs and french fries: the fair of Pornic is an ideal place to have fun and spend good times with your family during a stay at campsite Les Vallons de l’Océan

Between a parade and animations for children, live an exciting family adventure at the park Pornic Aventure.

Open from
06/04 at 14/09