Guérande
STAY AT A CAMPSITE NEAR GUÉRANDE
Between salt marshes and a fortified medieval town, discover Guérande
Between salt marshes and a fortified medieval town, discover Guérande
Located in Brittany’s Loire Ocean region, Guérande is renowned as the city of salt. Here you can discover the salt marshes of the peninsula, and learn all the secrets of the salt worker’s trade and the salt works, all with respect for the environment.
A Celtic town, Guérande has held the ” Ville d’art et d’histoire ” label since 2004, thanks to its remarkable heritage. Take a stroll around the town and discover the medieval city: the ramparts, the Porte Saint-Michel, the Collegiale Saint-Aubin, the Chapelle Notre-Dame-la-Blanche, the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jean, …
With its two-faceted character, the town of Guérande is sure to please the whole family, both in terms of discovering its history and the activities on offer.
Camping l’Île de Kernodet in Guérande
Would you like to spend a vacation with your family, friends or partner at a campsite near Guérande? Come to the L’île de Kernodet*** campsite in Saint-Molf (44), just 15 minutes from Guérande and its salt marshes. At our campsite between the sea and the Brière Park, your vacations are synonymous with relaxation, discovery and pleasure. Ready for a salty adventure?
The salt marshes and the salt workers’ village
If you love salt air, we invite you to head a little further out to sea to visit the 2,000 hectares of Guérande’s famous salt marshes, which have been awarded the ” Remarkable Site of Taste ” label. Here, you can learn a little more about the profession of paludier and the salines, another name for the salt marshes. Of course, all this is done in total respect of the environment, thanks to dedicated structures:
- Land of salt
- La Maison des Paludiers
- The Salt Marsh Museum
- La Salorge de Rostu
- Le Mulon de Pen Bron
- Arcensel
Or through independent salt workers or associations. And if you want to go further afield, visit the salt worker villages in and around Guérande, with their traditional houses of colored frames and slate roofs: Saillé, Kervalet, Trescalan, Boulay, Kervarin, Kergéraud…
Guérande, a city of art and history
Guérande is a medieval and Celtic town, and has been awarded the “Ville d’art et d’histoire” label for its impressive heritage. The first traces of occupation date back to the Neolithic period. The city began trading salt and wine in the late Middle Ages. Today, however, the town’s main source of income is tourism, thanks to its remarkable and much-appreciated medieval remains.
Indeed, if you enter the heart of the town, you’ll discover the medieval city and its 14th-century ramparts. The walls also feature four gates, located at the four cardinal points: Porte Saint-Michel (east), Bizienne (west), Vannetaise (north) and Saillé (south). A fifth opening was made in the mid-19th century: the poterne du Tricot. There’s also thecollegiate church of Saint-Aubin, listed as a “Monument Historique”, with its complex architecture blending Romanesque and Gothic styles. The Notre-Dame-la-Blanche chapel, built in the 13th century, is the oldest building in the town.
Guérande’s illuminations
To highlight its heritage, the town of Guérande is decked out in lights as soon as night falls. These are the ” Guérande by Light” illuminations. The town has devised a “lighting plan” to highlight buildings such as the Collégiale Saint-Aubin and the medieval town, as well as parks and gardens and the moat. You’ll find a light trail to help you admire all this heritage. “Guérande by Light” is part of a sustainable development approach, with low-energy lighting that blends discreetly into the environment. What’s more, for the major events of the year, different colors illuminate the heritage: yellow-orange for the Fête de la Musique, blue/white/red for the Fête Nationale and blue/cyan with snowflakes and stars for Christmas.
Did our summary appeal to you? Then don’t hesitate! Book your mobile home or your tent or motorhome pitch at the campsite near Guérande, L’île de Kernodet*** to explore the town and the attractions of the peninsula.