FamxplorMarais Salants de Guérande
What to expect
The Marais Salants de Guérande is a salt marsh area located in the Loire Region of France, near the city of Guérande. The site is a grandiose landscape shaped by human hands over the centuries and is labeled as a 'Site remarquable du Goût'. The 2,000 hectares of marshes are fed by the waters of the Croisic and Mesquer traicts and are protected for their ecological heritage. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including the Avocet, Black-winged Stilt, and Eurasian Spoonbill, and is an important stopover for migratory birds. Visitors can explore the marshes on foot or by bike and discover the traditional salt production methods used by the paludiers. The site also features several structures, including the Terre de Sel and the Maison des Paludiers, which offer insights into the history and culture of the area
Plan your family visit to the Marais Salants de Guérande with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We wandered around the salt marshes, admiring the colorful mosaics and learning about the paludiers. We also spotted beautiful birds like the white stilts and elegant avocets. We also had a picnic and enjoyed the sunset over the marshes and the view of Batz-sur-Mer in the distance
Highlights: We loved the beauty of the salt marshes and the unique culture of the salt harvesting process. It was a great experience to spot the birds and see the sunset over the sea ✨
LAND OF SALT
Activities: We went to show the salt marshes to the children. We did the "a corner of paradise" visit, a family walk within the salt marshes. We learned about the operation of the salt marshes, the formation of salt, the fauna and flora. The children fished with a net. We saw the salt workers at work and had explanations on the salt harvesting method
Highlights: The children were able to fish and see an egret eating an eel! We had a great time learning about the salt marshes. The children loved the inquiry activity with a small gift at the exit: a postcard. The visit was fun and educational ✨