Marais salants de la Vie
Enter the surprising world of the saltworks, where the salt-maker will explain how salt is harvested.
Discovering white gold.The salt marshes, which have been man-made since the 7th century, bear witness to the intense activity that until recently surrounded the harvesting of "white gold".
The rehabilitation of former salt marshes in the lower Vie valley has revived salt production since the 1990s.
LES MARAIS SALANTS DE LA VIE: a picturesque discovery in the heart of the marshes, allowing you to understand the work of the salt worker and admire the traditional gestures he carries out on a daily basis.
The fauna and flora of this natural territory made up of land and water are also presented to you during your visit, which ends, if you wish, with a tasty tasting of Vie salt.
1h30 guided tour, booking strongly advised.
June to September: Monday to Friday (different times in July and August)
Tour times and booking on www.sainthilairederiez.fr (Discover > The Vie salt marshes)
English tours: July and August: Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Booking advised.
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Individual price - no discount Prices from 7€
81, Route du Sel
Rond Point des Marais Salants
85270 SAINT-HILAIRE-DE-RIEZ
FRANCE
Rond Point des Marais Salants
85270 SAINT-HILAIRE-DE-RIEZ
FRANCE
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Practical information
Opening times
from 01/06/2026 to 30/06/2026
Monday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
from 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 12:00:00
and
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
from 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026
Monday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
Friday
from 14:30:00 to 18:00:00
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Business sector
Sea-related activities
Type of product
Cosmetic
Salt
Location
Spoken language
English
French
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Individual price - no discount starting from 7€ (De 6 à 18 ans. Gratuit moins de 6 ans.)
Children's price starting from 5€
Discounted rate starting from 5€ (Étudiants / Carte Cézam / Demandeurs d’emploi / Pass'Avantage (Valable pour 2 personnes sur présentation du Pass). Pass Famille : 18€.)
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