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Guerande

Commune in Pays de la Loire, France

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Overview

Guérande (Breton: Gwenrann, literally "white land") is a town in the Pays de la Loire (Loire-Atlantique department) in western France.

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Coming from Paris Montparnasse: 3 hours by TGV
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Wherever you are in the departement of Loire Atlantique, you can travel for only €2 per journey.
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UnderstandGuerande is a medieval fortified town. During the Middle Ages, Guerande was the principal town in the estate owned by dukes of Brittany which covered the entire peninsula, the "Presqu'île Guérandaise".

Get inArrival at the international airport of Nantes Atlantique: + 33.2.40.84.80.00 nantes.aeroport.fr/ANA-English/Page/Default.aspx

SeeIn 1343, following the destruction inflicted on Guérande by troops commanded by Charles de Blois, Jean de Montfort demanded that the town be properly protected by improving its fortifications.

DoTo get some more information, it is possible to go to the Tourist office center of Guerande next to Saint-Michel gate. The website has major shows listed ot-guerande.fr/visite_guidee_guerande.html?L=2

BuyThere are 2 marketplaces in the medieval town: the great market on Sunday and the little market on Wednesday (the fishes's market is everyday except Monday and Thursday).

EatIn Guerande, visitors can find mainly 3 types of restaurants: traditional restaurants, pizzeria and "crêperies" (traditional Breton food). Major part of restaurants are in the medieval city.

SleepThere are many accommodation types like campsites, hotels (one, two and three stars), guestroom and many others.

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