Although La Baule enjoys a particularly mild microclimate thanks to its pine forests dating back to the end of the 19th century and the nearby salt marshes, it does sometimes... rain!

10 ideas for outings in the rain
Fortunately, rainy spells rarely last long, and won't spoil your stay in La Baule. If the weather forecast calls for rain during your stay, don't panic, you'll easily find things to do in La Baule! And, to make sure you have a great time with us whatever the weather, here are 10 great ideas to occupy a rainy afternoon in La Baule.

1. Warm up in the Tropicarium
Great, it's raining! It's an excellent excuse to go to the Tropicarium and enjoy the warmth of the tropical greenhouses... The Tropicarium invites you to discover bonsai trees of all shapes and sizes and several thousand exotic plants and flowers from the four corners of the world.

You'll also come across turtles, tropical birds and iguanas... The owners, who are real enthusiasts, will give you invaluable advice on how to help your plants grow.

Practical information: Open all year round from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Admission: €6 for over-13s, €4 for 4-12s, free from October to March Further information on the Tropicarium de La Baule website

2. Betting at the casino
Take advantage of the rain to try your luck at the Casino de La Baule! Located on the embankment, it has a restaurant with an uninterrupted view over the bay of La Baule.  

The Casino de La Baule offers a wide range of games: Roulette, Black Jack, slot machines, etc. Whether you're a gambling enthusiast or a neophyte wanting to discover the excitement of gambling, it's up to you to make the most of your chance by letting yourself be carried away by the very special atmosphere of casinos.  

Practical information: Open every day from 9am to 3am.

3. Explore the underwater world
The Océarium in Le Croisic is well worth a visit, especially on a rainy day! The site features more than 4,000 underwater species in 56 aquariums.  

Discover the Australian shark tank, for example, which will plunge you into a mysterious and silent world. But the stars of the Océarium are the Cape penguins. Don't miss the mealtime entertainment! Another popular attraction for young visitors is the touch tank, where they can touch starfish.  

Practical info: Open every day except between 7 January and 11 February. Price: €15.50 for over-13s; €12.50 for 3-12s Visit the Océarium du Croisic website

4. Get locked up (to escape better)
Have you heard of escape games? Escape Yourself Pornichet has just opened in Pornichet. A real novelty, escapes rooms combine puzzles and teamwork.

Locked in a room with your team-mates, you'll have to outwit traps and solve mysteries to escape in less than 60 minutes.   Escapes games are designed for teams of 2 to 6 players, aged 10 and over. In all, you should allow around 1? hours for this activity, ideal for families or friends!   Practical info: Open Tuesday to Sunday, from €18 per person Visit the Pornichet escape game website

5. Take a trip to Gulfstream
Never have time to go to the cinema when you're working? Take advantage of a rainy holiday to indulge yourself!   Make yourself comfortable, grab a tub of popcorn for those with a sweet tooth and let yourself be carried away by a romantic comedy or an action film...  

Located on the Avenue du Général de Gaulle, a 5-minute walk from our hotel, the Gulfstream cinema offers a good selection of films as well as concerts, operas and ballets.  

Practical information: Price: €8.90 full price; €5 for under-14s; concessions: €7.50 and €6.50 in the morning at 11am. See the films currently showing

6. Pamper yourself
Time to relax? Perfect! Now's the time to pamper yourself and plan a relaxing, cocooning break... Located on the embankment overlooking the most beautiful beach in Europe, the Thalasso Rivage is a new wellness establishment with a refined, modern decor.

The Thalasso offers a wide range of services to suit all tastes: massages, body and facial treatments and spa treatments.  You can also take advantage of access to the pool area, where you can bask in the 32° heated seawater pool with bubbling seats, massage jets, swan necks, jacuzzi and hammam. An ideal day out for two!   Practical info: Open every day, all year round. Entrance fee for the pool area: from €24 to €29 Visit the Rivage Thalasso website

Rivage rate :
- Access to the pool, jacuzzi and hammam.
- Weekend and bank holiday admission: €31
- Weekday admission: €26
- Group lesson (access to the pool and hammam before or after the lesson): €35

7. A shopping spree and crêpes
Armed with your umbrella, take a stroll down Avenue du Général De Gaulle. Shops, crêperies and cafés await you. Discover the Igloo ice-cream parlour, which offers a wide range of unusual flavours.

In all the shops, you'll be sure to find something to take home with you as a souvenir of La Baule, such as niniches...  

And to warm up in the middle of your shopping trip, what could be better than a hot crêpe and a bowl of cider? Our favourite? The Barapom crêperie: the crêpes are delicious, the place is cosy and the waiters are friendly. Open every day (except November and December), crepes from €1.90.

8. Board an ocean liner
Did you know? Saint-Nazaire is famous for its shipyards and many transatlantic liners have been built here. Escal'Atlanctic is a fascinating museum that traces the history of this extraordinary shipyard. 

The museum is built around an itinerary that allows you to discover every nook and cranny of the period liners: the embarkation hall, the engine room, the wheelhouse, the holds... From the crockery from the Normandie to the chandelier in the salon-fumoir of the France, many period objects bring the decor to life and invite you to travel.

Practical information: Opening days vary, so check their website. Price: €13 for adults, €6.50 for children

9. A game of bowling
Are you feeling competitive? With friends, family or as a couple, go bowling! Bowling de Guérande is just 10 minutes from our hotel-restaurant.  

With 14 bowling lanes, it offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is also a bar, billiards, table football, pinball machines and numerous arcade games.  On some evenings after dinner, you'll be lucky enough to meet our waitstaff, who are regulars here! 

Practical information: Open every day from 1pm to 1am. Price of a game of bowling: from €7 per person. Bowling de Guérande website

10. Take refuge in one of our lounges
Don't feel like going out? What if you simply enjoyed having some free time, relaxing and allowing yourself the luxury of doing nothing? Keep warm in one of our lounges, sipping a hot drink...

In winter, make yourself comfortable on our sofa... Browse through the books in our library, borrow a thriller, essay or biography and enjoy the moment.  

For the more active, our lounges also house a small collection of chess, draughts and board games. Play a game of chess, try your hand at Trivial Pursuit or fall back into childhood with Doctor Maboul... Enjoy the moment!