Visit Batz-sur-Mer, Pays de la Loire
Batz-sur-Mer is situated on the Atlantic coast south-west of Guerande and west of the large resort at La Baule, in the Pays de la Loire region of France, on the section of coast known as the Cote d'amour.
The seafront part of the town is much quieter and smaller than some in the region, with a nice cluster of traditional houses and a couple of restaurants facing the beach and harbour.
Apart from the sandy beach in the 'town centre' there is another, backed by large granite boulders, 100 metres to the north around the little headland.
In Batz-sur-Mer itself the main highlight is the 14th century Church of Saint-Guélolé, with an imposing tower added in the 17th century after the original was destroyed by fire. It is possible to climb to the top of the tower for far-reacing views along the coast, while inside the church there is a substantial painting by a 17th century artist called Pierre-Jacques Cazes.
See also the evocative ruins of the Chapel of du Murier - there are a couple of interesting modern sculptures placed within the body of the ruins.
A little way outside the town towards Le Croisic you can also visit the nicely restored 16th century windmill at Moulin de la Falaise.
Le Grand Blockhaus
Visitors interested in wartime events will like to visit the museum at Le Grand Blockhaus a couple of kilometres away on the edge of Batz-sur-Mer. The building was disguised as a hotel during WWII, but actually concealed German anti-aircraft guns that helped nearby Saint Nazaire to be the lost stronghold of the Nazis in France.
The Museum in the blockhaus contains lots of period re-enactments and items to help bring the local story of the war to life, while the sturdy concrete building itself is an interesting 1930's architectural style.
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Tourist classifications for Batz-sur-Mer: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 1*;
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Suggested places to visit near Batz-sur-Mer, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Cote d'Amour 3km
Le Croisic 3km
Le Pouliguen 4km
Guerande 7km
More suggestions: La Baule 7km; La Turballe 8km; Pornichet 11km; Saint-Brevin-les-Pins 24km; La Roche-Bernard 30km; Jade Coast 30km; Pornic 34km; Noirmoutier 35km; Sarzeau 35km; Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys 37km; Ile Houat 37km;
Batz-sur-Mer tourist information: sights and attractions nearby
Marais Salants de Guérande - site of natural beauty (16km) : Briere - regional natural parc (21km) : Pointe Sainte-Gildas - site of natural beauty (24km) : Loire Estuaire - site of natural beauty (27km) : Golfe du Morbihan - site of natural beauty (43km) : La Vraie-Croix - ville fleurie 4* (46km) : Megaliths of Locmariaquer - national monument (48km) :
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