Brière, Nature reserve in Loire-Atlantique, France.
The Brière Regional Natural Park encompasses 122,000 acres of wetlands with extensive networks of canals, marshes, and peat-rich soil near Saint-Nazaire.
The marshland formed through centuries of alluvial deposits from the Loire River, creating seven distinct islands within its boundaries.
Traditional thatched-roof cottages line the islands, built with local materials including reed roofs and stone walls, reflecting regional architectural methods.
Visitors can explore the wetlands through guided boat tours departing from Rozé Port, which includes access to the Pierre Constant bird reserve.
The marsh contains fossilized oak wood called Le morta, extracted from the peat and transformed into local handicrafts.
Location: Loire-Atlantique
Location: Pays de la Loire
GPS coordinates: 47.38333,-2.20000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
Brière Regional Natural Park
1.7 km
Château de Ranrouët
10.1 km
Château de Lesnerac
13.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Donges
12 km
Hélardière Manor
10.8 km
Riholo dolmen
10 km
St Lyphard and the Assumption, Saint-Lyphard
8.1 km
Réserve naturelle régionale du marais de Brière
3.2 km
Parcofolie
14 km
La Vacherie menhir
13.4 km
La Barbière dolmen
4 km
Fuseau de la Madeleine
7.6 km
Pierre du Len
10.5 km
La Ville au Jau Cross
12.3 km
Butte aux Gorzeaux
6.4 km
Menhir du Bois Hoël
4.1 km
Golf International Barrière La Baule
12.6 km
Pontchâteau calvary
8.1 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Saint-Nazaire
11.4 km
St Andrew, Saint-André-des-Eaux
11.4 km
Église Saint-Éloi de Trignac
7.4 km
Temple de Nazareth de Pontchâteau
8 km
Église Saint-Roch de Saint-Roch
11.3 km
Grande Brière
3.1 km
Église Saint-Malo de Saint-Malo-de-Guersac
3.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Second de Besné
8.8 km
Église Saint-Guillaume de Saint-Guillaume
7.3 km
Église Sainte-Reine de Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne
6.6 kmReviews
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