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Tour Saint-Guenole

Address : 29 rue de la Plage
44740 BATZ-SUR-MER
FRANCE

Contact: Tour Saint-Guenole

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Presentation of: Tour Saint-Guenole

Exceptional closure of the tower until 3 September at 2pm.

Magnificent building overlooking the Presqu'île, the Tower of the Saint-Guénolé church was built in the 17th century. From the top of its 70 m, it offers a breathtaking view of the ocean and the salt marshes, the most beautiful panorama in the region.

The balustraded terrace is accessible thanks to an interior spiral staircase with 184 steps. On a clear day, you can see the islands of Noirmoutier and Belle-Île-en-Mer.

Tickets are on sale up to 30 minutes before closing time. Closed in case of bad weather.

Departures every half hour. Duration of the visit: 25 minutes maximum. Capacity limited to 6 people, masks must be worn.

Sanitary pass required to climb the tower.
Site theme
Church
Payment methods
Cheques and postal orders
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Further information
Groups accepted Up to 10 persons
Pets not allowed
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Other: Patrimoine religieux

ABBAYE ROYALE

SAINT-MICHEL-EN-L'HERM

The abbey was founded in 682 AD on a limestone islet. Following the Concordat of 1516, it became a royal abbey.

EGLISE SAINT-HILAIRE

L'ILE-D'ELLE

During the Middle Age, the village of île-d'Elle was part of the Marans parish.