Guérande

Travel Guide
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Wander between craft shops and museums within the cozy confines of the town fortifications or explore spectacular salt marshes farther afield.

Discover the history of the town of Guérande and visit its most precious buildings. Stroll through peaceful countryside and gaze across the sprawling salt fields gently sloping toward the ocean.

Guérande is recognizable for its high stone ramparts, constructed through the 14th and 15th centuries and stretching 4,700 feet (1,400 meters) around the town. The town’s position on a hill several miles inland of the Atlantic coast made it an important defensive point against attack by sea.

Today La Porte Saint-Michel, the most impressive of four gates, has a museum that tells the story of the wall’s creation and why it was seen as so necessary. Walk along the ramparts from here and enjoy fantastic views of the town.

Pass through the outer defenses to a network of narrow cobbled streets that add to the illusion of being transported back to medieval times. Buy handmade souvenirs at a craft shop or enjoy a delicious crêpe.

Superb heritage awaits at the Collegiate Church of Saint Aubin in the town center. Admire pillars and stone capitals preserved from the original Roman structure. Admire the fierce gargoyles on the exterior and exquisite stained-glass windows on the interior.

View the incredible selection of antique dolls and toys at the Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien. Head to the salt flats, a 5-minute drive southwest. These cover an area of 7 square miles (18 square kilometers) with approximately 330 tons (300 metric tons) of fleur de sel fine salt produced annually. Visit the Terre de Sel to learn about this vital industry and its impact on the area.

Guérande is part of northwest France’s Loire-Atlantique department. Participate in the medieval festival in June by dressing in old costume, eating freshly prepared food and trying traditional dancing.

Enjoy a truly genuine experience of French culture at Guérande.

Best Western Hotel de la Cite & Spa
Best Western Hotel de la Cite & Spa
3 out of 5
2, place Dolgellau, Guérande, Loire-Atlantique
The price is CA $109 per night from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7
CA $109
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions The Ramparts of Guérande and Collegiate Church ...
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Eco Nuit La Baule Guérande
Eco Nuit La Baule Guérande
2 out of 5
1 rue du Milan Noir, Guérande, Loire-atlantique
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The price is CA $84 per night from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12
CA $84
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Stay at this hotel in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
"First class amenities and handy for Guerande etc."

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Eco Nuit La Baule Guérande
Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Guérande
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"Très bon séjour La location était super, propre et fonctionnelle, les propriétaires vraiment sympathiques ( bonus : dégustation de vins au garage)"

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2024

Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Guérande
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions The Ramparts of Guérande and Collegiate Church ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Réveillon à Guérande
"Très bon séjour La location était super, propre et fonctionnelle, les propriétaires vraiment sympathiques ( bonus : dégustation de vins au garage)"

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2024

Traditional house with a private garden, peacefulness guaranteed
Adonis La Baule
Adonis La Baule
3 out of 5
53 Avenue Franchet d'Esperey, La Baule-Escoublac, Loire-Atlantique
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Adonis La Baule
House studio with CHRE Annex on fenced garden, arborr
House studio with CHRE Annex on fenced garden, arborr
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House studio with CHRE Annex on fenced garden, arborr
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