Just a few kilometers from the hustle and bustle of La Baule, the Brière Regional Nature Park offers a complete change of scenery. This vast territory of marshes, canals, and reed beds is the second largest in France after the Camargue. It is a world of silence and mystery, where nature reigns supreme.
A timeless ride on a barge
The best way to discover the Brière is to navigate its narrow canals aboard a 'chaland', the traditional flat-bottomed boat. Led by a passionate guide, often punting, you will glide silently on the black water. It is the ideal opportunity to observe the rich local fauna: herons, egrets, harriers, and ducks have taken up residence among the water lilies.
The charm of thatched roofs
The Brière is also famous for its preserved architecture. The village of Kerhinet, entirely restored, is a true open-air museum with its eighteen traditional thatched cottages, bread ovens, and wells.
