This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at Intercommunal Tourist Office of Pornic.










Step back into Pornic's gilded bathing era, when tourists flocked to sip "medicinal" ferruginous water and seaside society flourished. Your guide unravels the opulent history of Gourmalon, architectural quirks, and wonderfully odd 19th-century customs.
19th-century bathing culture
seaside architecture tour
guided history walk
ferruginous water history
Tips
🏰"I loved discovering the moats of Pornic Castle. Incredible!"
💧ask about the ferruginous water craze — it was basically wellness tourism before Instagram
Visite guidée: Pornic, cité balnéaire










Step back into Pornic's gilded bathing era, when tourists flocked to sip "medicinal" ferruginous water and seaside society flourished. Your guide unravels the opulent history of Gourmalon, architectural quirks, and wonderfully odd 19th-century customs.
19th-century bathing culture
seaside architecture tour
guided history walk
ferruginous water history
Tips
🏰"I loved discovering the moats of Pornic Castle. Incredible!"
💧ask about the ferruginous water craze — it was basically wellness tourism before Instagram
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