Brière Regional Nature Park
Straddling the border between Brittany and Pays de la Loire is the Parc naturel régional de Brière. A magnificent nature reserve of marshes, reed beds, meadows and canals. Why not discover this extraordinary place during your stay at our campsite in Loire-Atlantique ?
Discover the Brière Regional Nature Park
The Parc naturel régional de Brière is a remarkable site stretching from the Vilaine estuary to the Loire estuary in the Loire-Atlantique region. At 54,800 hectares, it is one of France’s largest wetlands. Created in 1970, its mission is to preserve the natural heritage of Brittany and Pays de la Loire. Did you know? 21 communes make up the Brière. These include La Baule-Escoublac, the Guérande peninsula, Saint-Nazaire… La Baule and Saint-Nazaire are your gateways to the park.
In the Parc naturel régional de Brière, you’ll find the Grande Brière, France’s second largest marsh, surrounded by a bountiful natural environment. As you may have guessed, the site is home to many animals and plants, including thousands of birds and 900 plant varieties. Take advantage of a visit to discover the region’s exceptional flora and fauna.
The Parc naturel régional de Brière, a natural gem nestled between Brittany and Pays de la Loire, offers a wide range of activities. On foot, in a boat or by bike, enjoy a getaway near Saint-Nazaire in the heart of unspoilt nature. For more information, visit our website.
49,000 hectares including 700 hectares of marshland, the Parc naturel Régional de la Brière is one of Europe’s most biologically rich parks. In the heart of the Guérande peninsula, not far from our campsite in Loire Atlantique, you can discover a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Discover this fascinating and mysterious world of reed beds, canals, peat bogs, wet meadows and islands. Climb aboard a barge, a tapering black flat-bottomed boat, and marvel at this vast, multi-faceted expanse.
Walking in Brière
For over 50 years, the Parc naturel régional de Brière has been preserving and promoting the rich heritage and landscapes of Brittany and Pays de la Loire. It is home to some of the most beautiful places in France, to be discovered on foot, by bike, by boat or in a horse-drawn carriage:
Le Port de Rozé
The port of Rozé, a real favorite! This small port in Saint-Malo-de-Guersac offers total immersion in the Brière marshes.
Castles
There’s no shortage of castles in the Brière Regional Nature Park. Among the most beautiful are Château de Ranrouët and Château de la Bretesche. When should you see them? At sunrise or sunset, when the sun’s rays adorn each castle in a thousand colors – sublime!
The canals
Climb aboard a traditional barge to discover one of France’s largest marshes. The barge slips easily between the canals, leaving you plenty of time to explore the nooks and crannies of the park.
The Guérande peninsula
Among the communes that make up the park, the Guérande to Saint-Nazaire peninsula deserves special attention. It’s the ideal destination if you love beaches and salt marshes, of which there are many on the peninsula.
Pierre Constant website
Do you love birds? You’ve come to the right place! The marshes of the Parc naturel régional de Brière are home to thousands of bird species. The park also boasts a number of observatories, such as the Pierre Constant site.
There’s no shortage of walks in the Parc naturel régional de Brière, which you can discover during your vacation here. Looking for accommodation in the area? The quality rentals at Camping de la Baie welcome you for a stay of tourism in Loire-Atlantique30 minutes from Brière. Book now and explore this unique area at your own pace!
The Village of Kerhinet
The Village of Kerhinet
In the heart of the Parc Naturel de la Brière, the Village de Kerhinet is an ancient village of weavers and farmers, entirely rebuilt in its former glory: stone and earth for the walls, peat for fuel and reeds for the roof.
Kerhinet boasts 18 authentically restored thatched cottages. In one of the eighteen thatched cottages, you can visit the Musée du Chaume, dedicated to the thatcher’s trade and typical traditional Brière houses. Every Thursday in summer, a market featuring local produce is held in the Village de Kerhinet.
