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Guérande Audio guided walking tour 1h and 14 audio commentaries

⏱ 1 hour

GPS Audioguide application: From the Porte Saint-Michel to the Collegiate Church of Saint-Aubin (Offline).

Full tour: A historical immersion in the heart of one of the best preserved enclosed cities in France.

Visit of Guérande in freedom: Strolling at the foot of the granite ramparts that encircle the city for more than a kilometer.

Saint-Aubin College: The flamboyant Gothic architecture of the central religious building, a real beacon in the heart of the city intramural.

Salt marshes: Aerial view of the spectacular mosaic of the evaporation basins where the famous Fleur de sel is harvested.

Porte Saint-Michel: The emblematic main entrance of the city (15th century), symbol of the power of the Dukes of Brittany.

About This Tour

Guérande, a true medieval gem of Brittany, invites you to a full-day exploration through its cobblestone streets and historical monuments. This tour highlights the cultural and gastronomic riches of the region, including its famous salt marshes. Stroll down Rue Saint-Michel, discover the majestic Saint-Aubin Collegiate Church and explore the Place du Vieux Point of Sale. Don’t miss out on savouring Guérande salt, which is internationally recognised. Get ready to dive into history while enjoying Breton authenticity.

- Walking tour of a kilometer through the medieval city
- Discover 14 places of interest, including the Collegiate College and Les Halles
- Explore the salt marshes, a must-see in the region
- Ideal for lovers of Breton history and gastronomy

What's Included

✓ Included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
14 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

✗ Not Included

Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

Itinerary

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After crossing the Porte Saint-Michel, you arrived in the medieval city of Guérande, in the street of the same name. The main shopping centre of the city, it will take you straight to the collegiate church of Saint-Aubin.

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Here you are in St. John's Square. The building that stands here is the Inn-God of Guérande, a real historic building. So much so that we don’t even know the exact date of its construction. Do not hesitate to move forward

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This small cobblestone square is one of the oldest in Guérande. As its name suggests, it was once home to a Point of Sale, starting in the 14th century. This included the sale of wheat and an old cemetery.

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Place Saint-Aubin is a must-see in Guérande. In addition to leading you to the façade of the collegiate church, which we will discover just after, it unveils beautiful historic buildings that will give you the chance to discover the

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Here you are, in front of the main church of the city, the Collegiate Church of St. Aubin. Located in the heart of the medieval city, it has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1840. The very first church built in

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The large red gate on your right leads to a beautiful Inn, called the Inn du Tricot.

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Here you are on the beautiful little square of the Pillory. Here the whole medieval soul of the city, with its cobblestones and stone houses, unfolds. And precisely, in the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important places in the city, because here

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On your right, behind the large red gate that hides the entrance, stands a historic building. It is the manor of the Provost Marshal. Built in the 16th century, it was here that resided the provost of Guérande, an officer who was

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The building in front of you is Notre-Dame-la-Blanche Chapel. It is one of the 8 buildings listed as a Historic Monument of the city. The history of this chapel is not well known, but thanks to the

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Through this small door, we will leave the medieval enclosure for a moment. Drilled into the ramparts, it is a pottery that bears the same name as the Inn that is next door, and that the street in which it

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Here is the gate of Saillé, classified as a Historic Monument of the city. It is the southern entrance to the city, leading to the street of the same name. The reason why it bears this name is that it faces the village of Saillé, located in

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It’s impossible to visit the city without talking about what makes its great reputation today: its salt marshes! Guérande salt is indeed recognized internationally for its exceptional quality, highlighting the

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You are here in front of the Porte Saint-Michel, the imposing entrance to the medieval city. You have not failed to notice, Guérande is still surrounded today by its powerful ramparts. This fortified enclosure

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The building on your right was until recently home to one of the only doll museums left in France. If it closed its doors in 2017, it is worth mentioning because it was created thanks to Lucien Mahé, former president of the Tourist Office.

Good to Know

🐕 Service animals allowed
🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels