Saint-André-Des-Eaux offers several distinct reasons to stay: golf, trails through marshland and bocage, a Neolithic monument, and seasonal activities. To help you choose, compare the specific differences between the routes, along with the date of the Fête des Chalands Fleuris and the limited season for guided garden visits. This makes it easy to plan your trip around an activity, a route, or the time of year.

Golf, Heritage and an August Festival

Golf International Barrière La Baule is located on Route de Saint Denac in Saint-André-Des-Eaux. The facility has 45 holes across three courses, as well as a practice area with 55 practice bays. It is open year-round; non-members can also take part in competitions. As the course layout and facilities may change, check the latest information about the facility and access to competitions before your trip.

The Menhir à cupules is a Neolithic menhir; it was classified as a historic monument in 1889. Its prehistoric origins and later protected status are thus both part of its history.

The Fête des Chalands Fleuris takes place every year on the first Sunday in August. During the theatrical parade, around a hundred costumed participants maneuver chalands decorated with more than 100,000 fresh flowers. If you are planning your trip around the festival, check the exact event date before you travel.

Choose Routes by Distance and Activity

The Les Gascieux loop is 8.3 km long, marked in yellow, and starts in the town center. It passes through a landscape of hamlets and marshland. The Terre de Brière route starts at Port de la Chaussée Neuve, is 13.5 km long, and can be explored on foot, by mountain bike, or on horseback. The different distances and starting points make it easy to distinguish between the two routes; Terre de Brière also gives you a choice of three ways to get around.

For cycling, Les Charmes de la Brière is an easy 21.6 km circular route starting at the church in Saint-André-Des-Eaux. This means that alongside the walking routes, there is also a circular route specifically rated as easy. The options differ both in activity and distance.

Marshland, Harbour and Garden

Marais et Bocage leads to an orientation table with a 180-degree panorama over one of France’s largest freshwater marshes, and passes traditional thatched houses and bread ovens. On Terre de Brière, the route passes Port de Tréhé, a typical Brière harbour within the municipality of Saint-André-Des-Eaux. Along the way, you can observe local flora and numerous bird species. While Marais et Bocage combines panoramic views with features of the built landscape, Terre de Brière focuses on the harbour and observing nature.

Le Jardin aux Dragons adds a seasonal garden experience to the trails. From June to September, the garden offers guided visits. These introduce visitors to permaculture, horticulture and plant communities, as well as the semi-underground bioclimatic greenhouse. Check seasonal dates and booking conditions before your visit. Unlike the golf course, which is open year-round, guided garden visits are limited to this period.

Discover more destinations: La Rouxière, Touvois, Oudon, Vieillevigne, Saint-Gildas-Des-Bois, Guémené-Penfao, Mésanger, Fercé.

For the broader travel overview: Loire-Atlantique.