THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF GUERANDE
The ramparts XV-XVI
In 1343, following the destruction inflicted on Guérande by troops commanded by Charles de Blois, Jean de Montfort demanded that the town be properly protected by improving its fortifications. Work started soon after and continued for more than a century, with the town's architecture adapted to reflect the latest artillery developments. It was not until 1488, or 145 years later, that these ramparts, by then complete, were inaugurated during the reign of Duke François II father of Anne of Brittany, a few months before his death.
1434 m long, the ramparts are pierced by four gateways : St Michel to the east, Vannetaise to the north, Bizienne to the west and Saillé to the south).
The Saint Aubin's Church XV-XVI
One of the main site of interest of the medieval town. XV-XVI century.
THE SALT MARSHES
An area of 2000 hectares divided in two zones, the largest is around the Traict du Croisic and extends over the villages of Batz-sur-Mer, Guérande, and La Turballe. The second is located beyond the âcoteauâ guérandais and covers an area of 350 hectares which includes Mesquer, Saint-Molf and Assérac.
This area is classified since 1996. Today in the salt marshes, around 250 âpaludiersâ i.e. salt workers harvest approximately 12000 mt of salt a year.
THE NATURAL PARK OF LA BRIERE
It was one of the first natural parks to be listed as a âParc Naturel Régionalâ in 1970.
