Visit and stay at a campsite near the Guérande Peninsula salt marshes
Guérande means Guérande salt, but it also means a surprising, enriching and soothing holiday. A few days on the Guérande peninsula is enough to transport you into a lush, welcoming and rejuvenating natural environment.
Discover Guérande salt
Discovering Guérande salt is like stepping back in time. Guérande salt, as we know it today, is the result of centuries of hard work between man and ocean to shape the peninsula that saw the birth of the salt marshes.
It’s precisely from the salt marshes that Guérande salt is harvested. It is harvested by hand using the same ancestral know-how of the salt workers. As a result, it’s natural, additive-free and, of course, unrefined, which is what makes it so famous.
When you come to the Guérande peninsula, you can’t afford not to visit one of the salt marsh museums. Several of them are open to visitors, and will enable you to discover the world of salt marshes in all its forms. At the museums in Bratz-sur-Mer, Le Croisic and La Baule, you can learn more about the harvesting, history and uses of Guérande salt. Visits to these museums can be made any day of the year, and include a walking tour of the saltworks, a permanent exhibition on the work of the salt worker, and a store selling local produce to stock up on tasty souvenirs.
What to do around the salt marshes on the Guérande peninsula?
One of the Presqu’île’s must-see attractions is theOcéarium du Croisica huge aquarium featuring numerous underwater and marine species. The little extra? During your visit, you’ll pass under a glass tunnel to better observe the animals in their natural environment.
Hiking enthusiasts can take one of the many marked trails to explore the peninsula and observe its flora and fauna.
For history buffs, the medieval town of Guérande is sure to please. Since 1877, the ramparts of this medieval city have been listed as a historic monument. Tours are available to help you discover this beautiful historic city. Stores, cafés and restaurants can be found all around the Cité Médiévale, so you can stop off for a bite to eat without leaving the site. Last but not least, the Cité Médiévale lights up every evening, and that’s definitely worth the detour.
Where to stay at a campsite on the Guérande peninsula?
Camping Paradis l’Île de Kernodet is the ideal place to stay on the Guérande peninsula. It’s a 3-star campsite with a heated indoor swimming pool.
The campsite also offers a range of activities for an unforgettable family holiday: children’s playground, table soccer and pool table for teenagers, as well as an inflatable structure, trampoline, basketball court, ping-pong tables and fishing spots.
If you’re dreaming of a relaxing stay, you’ll find an infinity-edge SPA adjacent to the indoor pool, as well as a solarium , so you can enjoy the sun to the full.
As for the younger ones, they can have fun in theaqualudic area at Camping Paradis l’Île de Kernodet, where water jets and colorful animals make the moment even more fun than it already is. Last but not least, to keep an eye on the kids, chairs are set out around this area so you can enjoy a good book while being close to them.
You’re sure to enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled stay, whether with friends, family, as a couple or on your own.
A visit to the Presqu’île de Guérande is the perfect way to enjoy a successful holiday, where education, fun and relaxation combine to make your vacation a little piece of paradise.
Take advantage of our heated and covered swimming pool
At Camping L’Île de Kernodet near Piriac-sur-Mer, come and enjoy a relaxing vacation with family, friends or just the two of you.