Guérande salt marshes
Guérande, France
A patchwork of clay salt pans between Guérande and Le Croisic where salt workers still rake fleur de sel by hand in summer. Buy salt at the roadside and take a guided walk to learn the process.
- Nearest town
- Guérande, France
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 47.2956, -2.4712
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- La Turballe, Grande FalaiseMotorhome stopover4 km from Guérande salt marshes · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Camping-Car Park La Turballe, Clos MoraMotorhome stopover7 km from Guérande salt marshes · 23 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La FalaiseCampsite7 km from Guérande salt marshesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- GCU PornichetCampsite13 km from Guérande salt marshes · 77 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- GCU MesquerCampsite13 km from Guérande salt marshes · 84 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping La Dune de JadeCampsite24 km from Guérande salt marshesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Guérande salt marshes?
Guérande salt marshes is in Guérande, France, at GPS 47.2956, -2.4712. It is about 34 km from Pornic.
Can you camp near Guérande salt marshes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Rue des Courlis - Rue des Courlis, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 94 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Guérande salt marshes?
Guérande salt marshes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Guérande salt marshes to the Passage du Gois.
What is there to see near Guérande salt marshes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kerhinet (12 km), Saint-Nazaire submarine base (20 km), Passage du Gois (49 km) and Côte Sauvage of Quiberon (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Guérande salt marshes?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)