From Le Croisic to the Salt Marshes of Guerande

Pointe de Penchateau is the other end of the beach of La Baule. You will get a great view of La Baule. It is also the point where starts "la côte sauvage" meaning the wild coast. "Le sentier des douaniers" is a famous path that goes until Batz, you can take it by foot or bicycle or just walk parts of it.

Park your car at the port of Le Croisic to visit this nice little Brittany style village by the sea. Walk along the port with nice views of the seaside.

This walk will show you great views of Le Croisic right by the sea. You will breathe very fresh air, no matter what the weather is like.

Have lunch at this French restaurant with gastronomic inspiration. You can have lobster or great seafood. They also feature a cozy ambiance, and a maritime atmosphere.

Now you will walk inside the small town to enjoy the old streets with old style houses. The church was built with granite in the XV century.

Go back to pick up your car. And drive around the peninsula through the scenic route and not the most direct way.

Visit the Museum Salt Marsh to understand how the salt marshes work in the region. The exhibit will show you the history of the salt of Guerande from hundreds of years ago until now.

Drive slowly through the salt marshes to see the wonderful views. Stop to take pictures. The light is better in the late afternoon, so the salt is not so white. This is also the best place to buy salt directly with the producers.

Park your car at the entrance of Guerande. It is a medieval fortified town, like the famous Carcassonne. So, you will visit by foot. This door looks like the castle of dukes of Brittany in Nantes, the architecture is pretty similar. It is one point of entry to the fortified town of Guerande. Inside the towers, there is a museum, and you can walk around the fortifications of Guerande. Open hours vary between summer and winter, it is better to check their website.

Walk around the medieval town to appreciate the old houses and old streets. Check out the church at least from outside as well. You will find many shops selling salt and sweets, as well as souvenirs, many restaurants and cafés and beautiful pictures to take.

Have dinner in this restaurant, which is also a hotel. You can have the local specialties with different options of crêpes. Don't miss having a crêpe with salted butter caramel for dessert. This is the unmissable specialty.