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Guérande, France
The Key to BrittanySurrounded by remarkably well-preserved ramparts, Guérande is a medieval town with a rich Breton heritage. With its cobbled streets and renowned salt marshes, it blends history, character, and culinary traditions.

Saint-Michel Gate
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Saint-Michel Street
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Old Market Square
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Guérande Market Halls
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Saint-Aubin Collegiate Church
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Pilori Square
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Prevoté Manor
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Chapel of Our Lady of the White
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Hôtel du Tricot
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Poterne du Tricot
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Porte de Saillé
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Museum of Dolls and Antique Toys
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Place Saint-Jean
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Marais salants de Guérande
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Advice
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Jan.
8°
Feb.
9°
March
11°
April
13°
May
16°
June
19°
July
22°
Aug.
22°
Sept.
20°
Oct.
16°
Nov.
12°
Dec.
9°
The climate in Guérande is oceanic, with mild winters, generally between 5 and 12°C, and temperate summers, most often ranging from 20 to 26°C, with variations linked to sea winds; the best times to visit are typically from April to June and then from September to October, when temperatures are pleasant, the light is particularly beautiful over the salt marshes, and visitor numbers are lower, offering ideal conditions to explore the medieval town, the marshes, and the coastline in a more peaceful atmosphere.
We design our tours as loops so you can easily start the visit from the point closest to you, and the guidance will adjust automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal starting point: Porte Saint-Michel
During the peak summer season: Athanor Parking, Avenue Anne de Bretagne. Outside of July and August: Remparts Parking, Chemin du Guesny. There are several parking options in Guérande: inside the medieval city walls, Balzac Parking is underground, free, and closes at night—be sure to check the opening hours. If you prefer a parking lot that stays open at all times, you can try Saint-Jean, an outdoor lot with a few spaces. During the high tourist season, it’s best to avoid driving inside the walls. You can then use the free Bel Air, Gaudinais, or the largest, Athanor, which offers 300 spaces. Outside the summer season, you can also park for free at Remparts, Marhallé, Sainte-Anne, and Kerbenet, as well as along the boulevards of Abreuvoir, Midi, Dinkelsbühl, and Nord. These spots are, however, paid in July and August. Other parking spaces in the rest of the town are generally paid or regulated by a parking disc.
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