The tower of Saint-Guénolé
Presentation
Magnificent building overlooking the Presqu'île, the Tower of the church Saint-Guénolé was built in the seventeenth century. From its 70 m high, it offers a breathtaking view of the ocean and salt marshes, the most beautiful panorama in the region.
The baluster terrace is accessible by an internal staircase with 184 steps. On a clear day, you can see the islands of Noirmoutier and Belle-Île-en-Mer.
Ticket sales until 30 minutes before closing.
Closed in case of bad weather.
Departures every half hour.
Duration of the visit: 25 minutes maximum.
Opening hours: Open from April to November, 7 days a week
From 6 to 30 April: from 14h - 18h30
May, June, September: 10h - 12.30h/ 14h - 18h00 (last ascent at 17.30h)
July, August: 10h - 18h30 All Saints' Day Holidays: 14h - 18h
Rates:
3€/adult, 1€/child (up to 12 years), free for -4 years.
The baluster terrace is accessible by an internal staircase with 184 steps. On a clear day, you can see the islands of Noirmoutier and Belle-Île-en-Mer.
Ticket sales until 30 minutes before closing.
Closed in case of bad weather.
Departures every half hour.
Duration of the visit: 25 minutes maximum.
Opening hours: Open from April to November, 7 days a week
From 6 to 30 April: from 14h - 18h30
May, June, September: 10h - 12.30h/ 14h - 18h00 (last ascent at 17.30h)
July, August: 10h - 18h30 All Saints' Day Holidays: 14h - 18h
Rates:
3€/adult, 1€/child (up to 12 years), free for -4 years.
Clasification, Labels, Chains
- Labels and Brands :
Information
- Visit/Heritage :
- Panorama
- Church/chapel/Collegiate
- Heritage (castles, monuments, megaliths)
- Kind of visits :
- Visit at your leisure
- Nationwide Event :
- Takes part in les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine
- Group Reception :
- Maximum number of people/maximum capacity 10
Equipment & Services
- On Site Services :
- Free parking
Accessibility
- Disabled Acess :
Destination
Tour Saint-Guénolé
29 rue de la Plage
44740
BATZ SUR MER
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.27726
Longitude : -2.48030
- Geographical Location :
- Distance from a bus stop 0.2 km
- Distance from the railway station 0.5 km
- Distance from the beaches 0.8 km
- Distance from the coast 0.3 km
- Distance from a place to swim 0.3 km
- Velocean bike path (5 km max)
- GR® 34 (2 km max from the track)
Tarifs
Contact
The tower of Saint-Guénolé
29 rue de la Plage
44740
BATZ SUR MER
Phone : +33 2 40 23 83 85