Guerande

1280px St Michel Guérande - The Saint-Michel gate

Guérande (Breton phrasebook|Breton: Gwenrann, literally "white land") is based in the Pays de la Loire (Loire-Atlantique department) in Great West|western France.

"Ville et pays d'art et d'histoire" since 2004, Guerande is famous for its medieval town. It is one of the rare cities to have to preserve his ramparts in its entirety. Guerande, it is also its Salt Marshes and her famous salt, "la fleur de sel".

An introduction to Guerande

Guerande is a medieval fortified town. During Middle Ages, Guerande was the principal town in the estate owned by dukes of Brittany which covered the entire peninsula and the "Presqu'île Guérandaise". Its strategic position at the top of a hill gave it an overview of the ocean and a role as protector of the Salt Marshes.

The town entered a golden age with the last dukes of Brittany, who built its formidable ramparts. The period gave it charm, a picturesque flavour and an exceptional legacy which led the celebrated writer Balzac to describe it thus "Guérande is one of those rare towns to have retained the true physiognomy of the feudal centuries".

Get in

Fly to Guerande

Arrival at the international airport of Nantes Atlantique : + 33.2.40.84.80.00

Nantes - Guérande by vehicle : 1 hour (80 km approx).

Travel by train to Guerande

Coming from Paris Montparnasse : 3 hours by TGV

For information : +33 8.36.35.35.35

Take a bus to Guerande

Wherever you are in the departement of Loire Atlantique, you can travel for only 2€ per journey.

You can buy the bus ticket on the bus. It is valid for 2 hours. This ticket also enables you to have access to the bus networks in Nantes and Saint Nazaire. Bus timetables

Another way of getting around is Métrocéane . This ticket allows you to travel by train, bus and tram. Each ticket is valid only for 24 hours.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Guerande

A11 (Paris, Le Mans, Angers and Nantes)
N171 (Saint-Nazaire)

What to see in Guerande

THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF GUERANDE

Timber framed house, Guérande - Medieval timber framed house

The ramparts (XV-XVI)

In 1343, following the destruction inflicted on Guérande by troops commanded by Charles de Blois, Jean de Montfort demanded that the town be properly protected by improving its fortifications. Work started soon after and continued for more than a century, with the town's architecture adapted to reflect the latest artillery developments. It was not until 1488, or 145 years later, that these ramparts, by then complete, were inaugurated during the reign of Duke François II (father of Anne of Brittany), a few months before his death.

1434 m long and the ramparts are pierced by four gateways : Street Michel to the east, Vannetaise to the north, Bizienne to the West and Saillé to the south).

The Saint Aubin's Church (XV-XVI)

One of the main site of interest of the medieval town. XV-XVI century.

THE SALT MARSHES

Guérande Salt marshes - Guérande Salt marshes

An area of 2000 hectares divided in two zones and the largest is around the Traict du Croisic and extends over the villages of Batz-sur-Mer, Guérande, and La Turballe. The second is located beyond the “coteau” guérandais and covers an area of 350 hectares which includes Mesquer, Saint-Molf and Assérac.

This area is classified since 1996. Today in the salt marshes, around 250 “paludiers” i.e. salt workers harvest roughly 12000 mt of salt a year.

THE NATURAL PARK OF LA BRIERE

Brière 9 - Brière

It was one of the first natural parks to be listed as a “Parc Naturel Régional” in 1970.

What to do in Guerande

To get some more information, it is feasible to go to the Tourist office center of Guerande next to Saint-Michel gate. The website has major shows listed

Office de tourisme de Guérande: 1, place du Marché au Bois - 44 350 Guérande - 0.820.150.044

Visit the Salt Marshes: Many structures offer to discover the Salt Marshes with several types of visits: museography, guided tours on an operational salt-pan, walk on a typical local wagon, etc...

La Maison des Paludiers: 18, Rue des Prés Garnier - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.23.82.79
Terre de Sel: Route des Marais Salants - 44350 Guérande - 02.40.62.08.80
Le mulon de Pen Bron: Route de Pen Bron - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.15.64.28

Visit the wetlands of La Brière: The wetlands of La Brière are not like the Salt Marshes. There are many ways to discover this territory but the most popular is the visit in chaland (craft).

L'arche briéronne: Port de Bréca - 44 410 Saint-Lyphard - 02.40.91.33.97
Barques Crusson: La chaussée neuve - 44 117 Saint-André-des-Eaux - 02.40.01.24.64
Barques Mahé Anthony: Port de la Chaussée Neuve - 44 117 Saint-André-des-Eaux
Barques Moyon Jean: Ile de Fedrun - 44 720 Saint-Joachim
Brière évasion: Port de la Pierre Fendue - 44 410 Saint-Lyphard
Chez Chantal et Jacky: 3, île de Fédrun - 44 720 Saint-Joachim
Faune Briéronne: 356 Port de bréca - 44 410 Saint-Lyphard
La Tanière: 80, île de Fédrun - 44 720 Saint-Joachim

Discover the history of the region: Many sites enable you to understand the history of Guerande and its area with the help of museography, exhibitions and many other ways.

Le musée de la porte Saint-Michel (histoire de la cité médiévale) Porte Saint-Michel - 44 350 Guérande - 02.28.55.05.05
Le musée de la poupée (reconstitution): 23, Rue de Saillé - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.15.69.13
Le musée des Marais Salants (history of Salt Marshes): 29 bis, Rue pasteur - 44 740 Batz-sur-Mer - 02.40.23.82.79
Le musée du grand Blockhaus (histoiry of "Saint-Nazaire pocket"): Route de la côte Sauvage - 44 740 Batz-sur-Mer - 02.40.23.88.29
Le musée de la Maison de la Pèche (histoiry relating to ports): Port de la Turballe - 44 420 La Turballe - 02.40.11.71.31

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Guerande

There are 2 marketplaces in the medieval town: the great market on Sunday and the little market on Wednesday (the fishes's market is everyday except Monday and Thursday).

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Guerande

In Guerande, visitors can find mainly 3 types of restaurants: traditional restaurants, pizzeria and "crêperies" (traditional Breton food). Major part of restaurants are in the medieval city.

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Ramadan in Guerande

Ramadan 2025 in Guerande

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Guerande

There are many lodging types like campsites, hotels (one, two and three stars), guestroom and many others. The list (not complete) of lodging is available on the tourist center's website

Hotel

Campsite

Guest house

Learn

Athanor cultural center: Avenue Anne de Bretagne - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.24.75.91
Samuel Beckett multimedia library: Centre culturel Athanor - Avenue Anne de Bretagne - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.24.75.91
Cybercenter: 22, faubourg Saint-Michel - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.15.64.16
Music school: BP 5219 - 44 352 Guérande cedex - 02.40.24.72.55

Cope in Guerande

Emergency phone numbers

Firefighter: 18, boulevard du général De Gaulle - 44 350 Guérande - phone emergency: 18
Police station: 3, boulevard du général De Gaulle - 44 350 Guérande - 02.40.24.90.42

Where to go next after Guerande

Each year and the city organize "the Medieval Party" on May.