When is the best time to visit the Marais de Brière?

The Marais de Grande Brière can be visited all year round , but spring and summer are the best times of the year to enjoy boat trips and nature outings. In spring, the wildlife is particularly active and the landscape is lush and green, with the irises in bloom. In summer, conditions are ideal for boating and boat trips are more frequent. Autumn also offers beautiful colours and a quieter atmosphere. In winter, although visits are possible, some activities may be limited depending on the weather and water levels.

How long do the boat and carriage rides last?

Boat or carriage rides last a minimum of 45 minutes , or you can combine the 2 and take a 1? hour ride through the marshes and Brière villages.

How do I book a boat or horse-drawn carriage ride?

Contact us and benefit from reduced rates !

Yes, but on a lead and kept at your master’s heels . If your dog loves munching ducks, go for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage!

Are the boats and horse-drawn carriages wheelchair accessible?

Boats yes, for manual wheelchairs , the service providers will help you into the boat. For horse-drawn carriages, contact the service provider directly.

Visit the Marais de Grande Brière

Discover the Marais de Brière by boat or horse-drawn carriage, and experience an authentic immersion in the heart of one of the largest marshes in France.

The Brière Marshes

Created on 16 October 1970, the Parc Naturel Régional de Brière is one of the oldest regional parks in France. Located just a few kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the Guérande peninsula, it covers 56,500 hectares. It’s a wild and protected area that’s a joy to visit. The Marais de Grande Brière is one of the highlights of the area. This wetland is one of the most biologically rich in Europe.

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Family on a boat trip in the Brière region — ©Tour of the Brière by boat|Fanny Retailleau

Boat tours and horse-drawn carriage

Want to discover the Brière? Forget the car and head off into the heart of the Grande Brière Mottière marshes on board a barge (the local name for a flat-bottomed boat). With its fun walks and unusual discoveries, take the time to listen to nature and breathe… As part of the“Valeur Parc naturel régional” label, the Parc de Brière recommends the guides listed below for their contribution to the sustainable development of the region. This national collective mark is awarded in France’s 54 Regional Nature Parks to businesses of human dimensions that show an attachment to the area and work to promote it.

FAQ

When is the best time to visit the Marais de Brière?
The Marais de Grande Brière can be visited all year round, but spring and summer are the best times of the year to enjoy boat trips and nature outings. In spring, the wildlife is particularly active and the landscape is lush and green, with the irises in bloom. In summer, conditions are ideal for boating and boat trips are more frequent. Autumn also offers beautiful colours and a quieter atmosphere. In winter, although visits are possible, some activities may be limited depending on the weather and water levels.
How long do the boat and carriage rides last?
Boat or carriage rides last a minimum of 45 minutes, or you can combine the 2 and take a 1? hour ride through the marshes and Brière villages.
How do I book a boat or horse-drawn carriage ride?
Contact us and benefit from reduced rates!
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, but on a lead and kept at your master’s heels. If your dog loves munching ducks, go for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage!
Are the boats and horse-drawn carriages wheelchair accessible?
Boats yes, for manual wheelchairs, the service providers will help you into the boat. For horse-drawn carriages, contact the service provider directly.