Close to Les Rochelets campsite, take a break from the hustle and bustle of nature, amidst meadows, canals and reed beds, in a natural setting that’s well worth the detour! On foot, by bike, on horseback or in a rowboat, discover the Brière regional nature park during a visit to the Guérande peninsula.
With its 40,000 hectares of peat bog and rich biodiversity, the Brière regional nature park has been listed since 1970. During a visit, several options are available to tourists wishing to explore the various facets of the park. Experienced hikers can follow the 68 km GRP® Tour de Brière in pursuit of the most beautiful landscapes. This hiking trail is also accessible to cyclists and horse riders.
Considered to be one of the largest marshes in France, let yourself be carried along by the water in this exceptional place formed by a labyrinth of canals during a trip on a barge guided by a Brière guide. With its scattered islands, the Marais de Brière is also ideal for canoeing, for a trip that adapts to your pace.
This immersion in nature will delightbirdwatchers and novices alike, who are keen to observe the many species of birds present, including herons, egrets and snipe.
Explore the thatched cottage villages of La Brière
In the heart of the Brière, visitors to the park are guaranteed a change of scenery and a return to the 20th century as they explore the thatched cottage villages. Fédrun and Kerhinet are two of the Brière’s hamlets with no fewer than 3,000 thatched roofs, and just as many picturesque, charming houses to contemplate.
The village of Kerhinet is like an open-air museum, as it has been entirely restored in keeping withBrie architecture. Two interpretive trails and exhibitions complete the visit, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the daily life of the village’s inhabitants in the last century.
Visit the museums of Brière
This beautiful natural discovery also rhymes with cultural discovery! On site, the site boasts a number of museums retracing the history of this singular place, such as the Musée de la Marine en bois du Brivet and the Musée de la chaumière briéronne.
How do I get to the Brière Regional Nature Park from Les Rochelets campsite?
From the Saint-Brévin campsite, it’s a twenty-minute drive to the Parc de Brière, via the Saint-Nazaire bridge. There is also a parking lot in Saint-Lyphard, providing access to the listed site. Travelers wishing to come to St-Brévin by camper van can also use the various parking areas available in the different villages.
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