Pen-Bron

The Pen-Bron peninsula extends between the salt marshes of Guérande and the ocean, featuring extensive white and gray dunes bordered by pine forests.

The area gained prominence in 1824 when François Deffès established the first sardine cannery, followed by a marine hospital center founded by Hippolyte Palu in 1887.

The marine center operated as a medical facility for children under the care of nuns from the 1930s to 1950s, treating tuberculosis and poliomyelitis patients.

A dedicated cycling path connects the pine forest to the Traict du Croisic, providing access to this natural area while protecting the fragile dune ecosystem.

The protected dune system hosts 45 bird species of community interest, with ten breeding species finding refuge in the maritime pine barrier.

Location: La Turballe

GPS coordinates: 47.30787,-2.50866

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53