Visit the marshes of Brière

The Regional Natural Park of La Briere

Come and discover The Regional Natural Park of La Brière which encompasses an area of wetlands which is one of the richest in flora and fauna in Europe. This constantly evolving aquatic environment has been passed down to us through the work of generations of men and women who have earned their living here.

A stone’s throw from La Baule and the salt marshes of Guérande, the wetlands of ‘La Grande Brière’ never cease to astound the visitors who come here. Its most beautiful landscapes best revealed by taking a trip punted along this vast network of channels,which crisscross the water-meadows, aboard a chaland – the traditional black, tapered flat-bottomed boat.

Barge tours

Want to discover the Brière ? Forget the car and head off into the heart of the Grande Brière Mottière marshes on board a "chaland" (the local name for a flat-bottomed boat). With its fun walks and unusual discoveries, take time to listen to and breathe in nature.
As part of the "Valeur Parc Naturel Régional" label, the Parc Régional de Brière recommends the guides listed below for their contribution to the sustainable development of the region. This national collective mark is awarded in France's 54 Regional Nature Parks tu businesses on a human scale that show an attachement to the area and work to promote it.