Information About Nort-sur-edre, Brittany
Next stop: Nantes
Things to do in Nort-sur-edre
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
A very pretty and quiet setting on the river bank of the Erdre - a 'station verte de vacances' - discover its natural heritage with its footpaths, its strech of water with picnic areas, playground for children, sports circuit (480m), canoe (April to September) and skate park.
What is there to see?
St Georges Bridge (1774) with its 6 arches. It was tragically the centerpiece of a massacre in 1793 during the war of Vendée
What can I visit?
The Church St Christophe (1901) in neogothic style and its superb 33 stained glass windows.
Is there a market day?
every Friday morning - 1st and 3rd Friday of the month bigger market - Place du Champs de foire ; Also the bio market : Friday 4pm-7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm (Bridge St Georges)
Is there a public swimming pool?
The nearest is at Ancenis (20 kms)
Alternative: The is a beach at the lake of Vioreau during the summer, with watersports. This is approx 10kms away.
Is there a tourist office?
yes on the quay next to the offices of Le Boat Tél.02 51 12 60 74 - ot@nort-sur-erdre.fr (Summer 10am-12//2pm-6pm)
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Yes, at Carquefou (25kms) Boulevard de l'Epinay (Tel: 02 40 52 73 74). Also in Nantes : Rond Point Jean Moulin - Chemin du bout des Landes tel: 02 40 59 21 21 - approx 30kms away.
Are there any other recommended activities?
Cinema / concerts hall / Montgolfière
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
June : historic heritage day (discover monuments closed normally to the visit-programm at the tourist information centre) / 21st June = music fest day(concerts in the town) / 14th July = national fest : firework following a folk bal / 31st August : Jazz music festival "Les Rendez vous de l'Erdre" in the port = meeting of collection boats in the port and 70 boats leave the port at 10am of Nort all together direction Nantes and concert in the evening.
Eating and Drinking in Nort-sur-edre
Back to topBudget restaurant
Creperie du Port
Address: 11 Boulevard de la Liberté, Nort-sur-Erdre (next to the port)
Atmosphere: nice and friendly
Cuisine: crêpes and galettes, cider but also salads, meat and fish
Speciality: crêpes and galettes, cider
Opening Hours: Lunch and Dinner - closed on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday and the first 3 weeks of September
Contact Details: Tél 02 40 72 16 30
Moderately priced restaurant
HOTEL RESTAURANT LE BRETAGNE - Logis de France - Menus from 16/26/30 euros
Address: 41 rue Aristide Briand (in the town centre-main road)
Atmosphere: very nice, pretty and cosy atmosphere, nice tables and good service
Cuisine: Sea food
Speciality: Sea food
Opening Hours: Lunch and dinner - everyday except Sundays evenings and Mondays
Contact Details: Tél 02 40 72 21 95 www.hotel-bretagne-lorin.fr
Shopping in Nort-sur-edre
Back to topSupermarket
SUPER U
5 rue de l'Erdre (50m from the Base)
Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 8.45-7.30pm and Friday until 8.30pm
Supermarket
INTERMARCHE, with a petrol station
Zone artisanale de la Pancarte (1km) direction Ancenis
What other shops are there??
bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, tabac (+fishing licence), library, clothes, wine cave, flowers shop, launderette, presents shop
Opening Hours: from Tuesday to Saturday
Practicalities at Nort-sur-edre
Back to topMooring
There are free mooring in the port, opposite the yachting port, on the quayside by the LE BOAT Office and the Tourist Information Centre - Toilets and showers in the office.
Can I get water here?
yes on the quay
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
yes
Can I get fuel here?
yes
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
There are no public ones, only in the office of LE BOAT
Is there a bank?
Credit Agricole, Rue du Général Leclerc, Nort-sur-Erdre, Banque Populaire, 5, Rue Gén Leclerc, Nort sur Erdre, Credit Mutuel, 8, Rue Aristide Briand, 44390 Nort sur Erdre, Societe Generale, 14, Place Champ de Foire, Nort sur Erdre
Is there an ATM?
yes
Is there a post office?
yes, at Rue Anjou, Nort sur Erdre
Is there a doctor?
yes, Dr Myriam Robert, 2, Rue Gambetta, Nort sur Erdre. Tel: 02 40 72 29 27 or Dr Philippe Jacob, 30, Boulevard Gare, Nort sur Erdre. Tel: 02 40 29 59 00
Is there a dentist?
Cabinet Dentaire, 20, Rue Gén Leclerc, Nort sur Erdre. Tel: 02 40 72 10 95
Is there a pharmacy?
yes, there are two (one in the main road, opposite the church and one in front of the supermarket Super U)
Is there a taxi company here?
yes, Company ATTOU - 06 30 58 14 59 (1 minibus maximum 8 people)
Can I get internet access here?
yes. Shop "DIFF INFO" (20 rue du Maquis de Saffré-02 51 12 02 73-next to the church)
