Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Pays de la Loire

Ready to check out the best sites in Pays de la Loire for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Pays de la Loire to suit your needs.
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The Laos wreck

#1 - The Laos wreck

France, Charente Loir, Le Croisic

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The Laos was built in Dunkerque in 1903. This 135m long steamer liner sunk february 9th, 1907 in the Four plateau. The best part of this wreck is the stern, and the two boilers in the poop. The Four plateau, 35 minutes SW from the Croisic harbor.
The Cairnstrath wreck

#2 - The Cairnstrath wreck

France, Charente Loir, Noirmoutier

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This 85m long greman steamer was torpeadoed august 4th, 1917. 7.5 miles W of Noirmoutier island.
Ours des Sabias

#3 - Ours des Sabias

France, Charente Loir, Yeu

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A large small wall running south to north between the two rocks. A sandy area on the southwest side. The north rock is better than the south one, including more marine life. Rocks located in the Sabias bay, in front of the old castle. This is on the south side of Yeu Island.
Ours des Vieilles

#4 - Ours des Vieilles

France, Charente Loir, Yeu

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Two large rocks. Bottom made of boulders full of corynactis anemons. Just in front of the beach named Les Vieilles, southeast of Yeu Isalnd.
The Laos Wreck

#5 - The Laos Wreck

France, Brittany South, Le Croisic - Portnichet

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The Laos was 135m long French steamer. It sunk february 8th 1907, broken into two parts. The wreck is broken but the pow still remains nice. The Laos sunk near "Le plateau du Four" 14 miles west of Pornichet. The Laos Wreck is also known as Le Laos.
Le Ville de Rochefort

#6 - Le Ville de Rochefort

France, Brittany South, Le Croisic - Portnichet

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The Ville de Rochefort was sunk in 1933, hit by a british vessel. This cargo is 90m long. Two large anchors at the bow, a spare wheel on the front deck. 13.5 miles south of Pornichet, West of the tip of Noirmoutier Island. Le Ville de Rochefort is also known as Ville de Buenos Aires.
Ouest Four

#7 - Ouest Four

France, Brittany South, Le Croisic - Portnichet

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Viz was 10m+ which is excellent for the area. West side of the Plateau du four, near Le Croisic.
Les portes de bassin

#8 - Les portes de bassin

France, Charente Loir, Le Croisic

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NW of the Banche bank, in front of La Baule.
La Roche Bleue

#9 - La Roche Bleue

France, Brittany South

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Old flooded stone quarry full of carps and playfull sturgeons. La Roche Bleue is also known as Becon Les Granits.
Yusenquashia Maru

#10 - Yusenquashia Maru

France, Charente Loir, Yeu

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This is a old broken wreck. The best is to dive before summer cos the seaweeds grows and it's difficult to see the wreck. The wheel is on the south side, not far from the rocks nearby. The prow is completely destroy, just near the cliff. Take care !!! There are some detonnator on the wreck. On the south coast. In front of la Coube de Basse-Grêle (50m from the coast). Yusenquashia Maru is also known as Le Japonais.
Roussay

#11 - Roussay

France, Charente Loir

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Old uranium quarry 15 km from Cholet and 47 km from Nantes
Port au Roc

#12 - Port au Roc

France, Brittany South, Le Croisic - Portnichet

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This is not the greatest dive in Brittany. Yet, is it a very easy one that can be done at naytime of the year as the area is well protected (very rare around here !). This a macro photography dive site. Do not expect to see anything bigger than your hand. On the southwest point of Le Croisic, there is a small castle that was transformed into an Hotel. Just park there and walk 50 meters in the North direction to find a small beach. There you are !
The Sequana wreck

#13 - The Sequana wreck

France, Charente Loir, Yeu

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The Sequana was built in Belfast in 1898. This cargo left Dakar to Bordeaux with 665 pax. It was torpedoed june 8th 1917 at 2:00 AM by the UC-72 german U-Boat submarine. 207 people died. Vessel size: - Length: 132 m - Width: 16 m - Displacement: 12.000 tons 5 miles south southeast of Yeu Island. The Sequana wreck is also known as City of Corinth.