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Origin and history

The Brière Regional Natural Park was officially established by an interministerial decree on 16 October 1970. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the Guérande peninsula, it protects a territory marked by its marsh landscapes and local traditions. This park houses more than 3,000 cottages, representing 60% of the national heritage of this typical habitat type, some of which are open to the public to illustrate the daily life of the Brieros.

The village of Kerhinet, restored by the park, allows to discover a washhouse, a bread oven and an 18th century cottage, preserving its authenticity. These places tell local customs, such as the manufacture of wedding crowns, still produced today for Parisian haute couture. The port of Rozé, a former centre for peat trade and shipbuilding, highlights the traditional activities and biodiversity of the marsh, notably through the Pierre Constant Nature Reserve, a protected area of 25 hectares.

The island of Fédrun, typical of the marsh, offers two museified cottages: the House of the bride, dedicated to local handicrafts and family souvenirs, and the Brierone cottage, centered on the role of women in Brieron society. These museums, labeled Musée de France, strive to transmit a living heritage, combining history, nature and craftsmanship.

The park also plays an educational role, with tools such as audioguides, ornithological observatories and interpretive trails. These mechanisms aim to raise awareness among visitors, from novices to experts, of the ecological and cultural richness of the Brière. The site remains a living testimony to the interactions between man and his environment, from river activities to the present preservation of ecosystems.

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