Frequently asked questions

La Baule-Presqu’île de Guérande offers a wide choice of walks to suit all abilities. The most famous is the GR®34 or sentier des Douaniers, which runs along the coast from Le Pouliguen to Le Croisic via Batz-sur-Mer, taking in the wild coastline, creeks, cliffs and superb maritime views.

The salt marshes also offer many signposted paths for observing the mosaic of carnations, birds and the work of the salt workers. The communes of Pénestin, Férel, Camoël and Mesquer offer a variety of paths along the coast, hedged farmland, harbours, dunes and banks of the Vilaine, perfect for family walks or longer hikes.

For a more natural immersion, the paths of the Brière Regional Nature Park allow you to walk between thatched cottages, canals and meadows, in a unique and preserved landscape.

Our tourist offices provide maps (topoguides etc…) and advice on choosing the itinerary that suits you best.

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La Baule-Presqu’île de Guérande is easy to discover by bike, thanks to a number of itineraries to suit all abilities. You can cycle along the coastline from La Baule to Le Croisic, cycle to the salt marshes between Guérande, Batz-sur-Mer and Mesquer, or cycle to the villages and natural landscapes of La Brière. Major routes such as the“Vélocéan ” or the “Traversée moderne d’un vieux pays” offer great escapes along the coast or marshes.

Tourist offices provide maps (e.g. topoguides, etc.) and advice on choosing a route to suit your level of ability and the type of atmosphere you are looking for: a family outing, a nature trail or a more sporting outing. You’ll also find plenty of rental outlets so you can set off in complete freedom.

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The tides are the result of the attraction exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the oceans. Every day, there are two high tides and two low tides, with times that change daily.

The “tidal coefficient” indicates the amplitude of the tide: the higher the coefficient, the more the sea withdraws and the wider the foreshore.

On the Guérande peninsula, the tidal range is high enough to reveal a large area of foreshore at low tide, which is why the area is so popular with anglers!

The tides can be consulted online here, or you can ask for the tide times at any of the Tourist Office offices.

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Are you a fan of clams, cockles, crabs and prawns, or just curious about the sport? Before setting off with your boots and bucket, it’s important to check the quality of the water and the areas authorised for fishing. You can find information on current bans on shore fishing here: In Loire-Atlantique and Morbihan.

Our selection of spots:

• Pointe du Bile in Pénestin
• Pont-Mahé beach in Assérac
• Plage Benoît between La Baule and Le Pouliguen
• The beaches of Sorlock and Lanséria in Mesquer
• The Pointe du Castelli at Piriac-sur-Mer
• Pointe de Pen-Bron in La Turballe

To find out which shellfish you can find at our different spots, ask our local experts!

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The salt marshes are a mosaic of colours offering an unforgettable spectacle! This particularly sensitive area needs to be preserved. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and is also the workplace of the salt workers. The roads through the marshes are winding, and in summer many farm vehicles transport the salt. And the better the weather, the more salt there is, the more salt is transported… So be on the lookout! To ensure the safety of all users, especially the most vulnerable (children, people with reduced mobility), it is preferable for cyclists to follow only the signposted routes.

To visit the salt marshes, take a guided tour with an independent salt worker or with Terre de Sel, La Maison des Paludiers orLe Musée des Marais Salants. You’ll be able to walk through the salt marshes, understand how the marshes work, how salt is formed, the work of the salt workers and maybe even take a little white gold home with you!

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The Marais de Grande Brière can easily be visited by boat or horse-drawn carriage, two peaceful ways to discover this exceptional nature park and its thatched cottage villages. Departures are from Port de Bréca or Port de la Pierre Fendue, in Saint-Lyphard. Rides last an average of 45 minutes, or 1? hours if you combine a boat and horse-drawn carriage.

The period fromApril to June is particularly pleasant, when the irises colour the marshes. Dogs are welcome, on a lead, and the boat trips can be made wheelchair accessible with the help of the service providers.

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The Tourist Office offers guided tours to discover the treasures of La Baule-Presqu’île de Guérande. Our tour guides will take you to the ramparts of the medieval town of Guérande, the districts with magnificent villas in La Baule, the Brière villages of Saint-Lyphard and many other must-see landscapes in the area.

Tours can be themed, family-friendly, fun or gastronomic, depending on what you fancy. The full programme and bookings are available from our offices and here, on our website.

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From La Turballe and Le Croisic, the shipping company Navix offers crossings to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Houat and Hoëdic, mainly from spring to autumn, with more departures in summer. It is advisable to book in advance and check sailing conditions, accessibility and visiting time on each island.

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Departing from Piriac-sur-Mer, you can reach Ile Dumet with thesailing school, but access is regulated and the island is closed from 1 March to 31 July to protect bird nesting. Visits are only permitted in strict compliance with instructions for the protection of flora and fauna.

Before embarking, remember to bring suitable clothing, check the services available on site (restaurants, bike hire, accommodation) and contact the Tourist Office to find out about current departures.