Guérande, Coastal medieval town in Loire-Atlantique, France
The fortification wall of Guérande extends over 1434 meters and encircles the town center with four entrance gates and twelve defensive towers.
During the Breton War of Succession in 1343, the town experienced significant damage, leading to extensive fortification efforts by the Duke of Brittany.
Salt workers maintain traditional harvesting methods in the salt marshes, producing the mineral through a natural evaporation process passed down through generations.
Visitors can reach the town center through four medieval gates: Vannes Gate, Saint-Michel Gate, Saillé Gate, and Bizienne Gate.
The surrounding landscape divides into two distinct areas: the white territory of salt marshes and the black territory of peat bogs.
Location: Loire-Atlantique
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire
Elevation above the sea: 21 m
Shares border with: Herbignac, Batz-sur-Mer, La Baule-Escoublac, Le Pouliguen, Saint-André-des-Eaux, Saint-Lyphard, Saint-Molf, La Turballe
Phone: +33240156040
Email: accueil.mairie@ville-guerande.fr
Website: http://ville-guerande.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.32806,-2.42917
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Salt tide
4 km
Guérande city walls
178 m
St Albinus, Guérande
8 m
Château de Careil
4 km
Lunapark
3.2 km
Our Lady of Mercy, La Turballe
5.1 km
Kerbourg dolmens
6.4 km
Château de Lauvergnac
6.8 km
Pen-Bron
6.4 km
Moulin de Crémeur
1.6 km
Our Lady church
5.6 km
Ursuline Convent, Guérande
787 m
Château de Lesnerac
8.9 km
Château de Tesson
1.6 km
Pont de Gras
7.1 km
Moulin de Kerbroué
5.4 km
Château de Trévaly
4.5 km
Notre-Dame-la-Blanche's Chapel
123 m
Sandun dolmen
6.9 km
St Clair, Saillé
3.7 km
St Mary Magdalene, Guérande
5.5 km
Manoir de Kersalio
3.3 km
Manoir de Bréhet
4 km
Parcofolie
8.8 km
Crucifix Chapel
7.6 km
Croix de Brogard
5.4 km
Bissin menhir
3 km
Ancienne criée du Croisic
7.2 kmReviews
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