Guérande Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Explore the salt plains and learn about the salt-making process in this intriguing corner of France. Visit some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval vestiges.

Guérande is a medieval town with the salt of the sea on its plains in the green Brittany region. It stands out because its historic castles and artefacts from the Middle Ages have withstood the ravages of time in great condition. It is also known for salt marshes yielding the famous “La Fleur de Sel” salt brand. Amble around its fortified structures and learn about the dukes of Brittany and their protection of the salt.

See the medieval ramparts of the town centre that dates back to the 14th century. While in the old town, visit Saint Aubin’s Church, among the highlights of Guérande. Constructed in the 15th century on the site of two former churches, this large religious building holds ornate artworks. Admire the stained-glass windows telling the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

Make your way to the vast salt marshes that cover 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres). Take a guided tour of an operational salt pan and look at a typical wagon. Visit the Terre de Sel, a museum about the region’s relationship with salt. Learn about how the salt industry boomed in Guérande and look out over the marshes from the site’s viewpoint. Find out about the process for harvesting salt.

Head back to the city centre to dine at your choice of many restaurants. Select a traditional crêperie, where you can enjoy salty or savoury delicacies. Purchase food from the markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The town is generally mild and wet, accounting for its lush vegetation and vast green meadows. Summers are fairly warm and pleasant.

Find Guérande in the Brittany region in northwestern France. It is 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Nantes, which has the nearest major airport. Driving from the airport to Guérande takes about 1 hour.

Guérande is a town retaining a charming Middle Ages feel with preserved forts and interesting salt trade.

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 AU$175 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$175
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions La Baule Beach and The Ramparts of Guérande ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (379 reviews)
"Lovely hotel within walking distance of Guerende"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Best Western Hotel de la Cite & Spa
Sure Hotel by Best Western Guerande

Sure Hotel by Best Western Guerande

3 out of 5
1 rue du Milan Noir, Guérande, Loire-atlantique
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$124 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$124
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (838 reviews)
Clean & Quiet
"Quick check in/out process, friendly staff and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Sure Hotel by Best Western Guerande
Golden Tulip La Baule

Golden Tulip La Baule

4 out of 5
12-14, Avenue de la Lieutenante, La Baule-Escoublac
The price is AU$203 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$203
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in La Baule-Escoublac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions La Baule Beach and Le Manège de Mickey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (346 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was amazing value for the price. The pool is very nice. The beach is around a 30 minute walk away so it was easy to walk over to spend the day by the water."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Golden Tulip La Baule
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.
Sissable House

Sissable House

Guérande
Stay at this vacation home in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Salt Marshes of Guérande and Terre De Sel are located ...
Comfortable and clean
"We stayed for two weeks in this house, and it was well supplied and clean. We had a comfortable stay and there was plenty of room for us all. The BBQ broke but the owner lent us his for the rest of the stay. He also supplied beach items for the children to borrow. Please note though, that the pool ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2019

Sissable House
House / Villa - Guérande

House / Villa - Guérande

Guérande
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Guérande. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salt Marshes of Guérande ...
Sehr nette geräumige Unterkunft
"Es hat sehr viel Freude gemacht. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit Sehr schöne Gegend."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2024

House / Villa - Guérande
Salt worker's house, warm setting in a privileged environment

Salt worker's house, warm setting in a privileged environment

Guérande
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Guérande. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salt Marshes of Guérande ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
S & J, Hampshire, UK
"We really had a wonderful holiday here, the area is totally unique and magical. We have been coming to France for over 30 years and this has been one of our best holidays yet, so much to see and if you enjoy photography, wildlife or just being at peace near the sea the area will delight you. At the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct. 2017

Salt worker's house, warm setting in a privileged environment
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.

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