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Marais salants de la Vie
Enter the surprising world of the saltworks, where the salt-maker will explain how salt is harvested.
Address :
81, Route du Sel
Rond Point des Marais Salants
85270 SAINT-HILAIRE-DE-RIEZ
FRANCE
81, Route du Sel
Rond Point des Marais Salants
85270 SAINT-HILAIRE-DE-RIEZ
FRANCE
Contact: Marais salants de la Vie
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Presentation of: Marais salants de la Vie
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 by prior arrangement only
June and September: Sunday to Friday afternoons
July and August: Sunday to Friday
Visit times and bookings on www.sainthilairederiez.fr (Discover > The Vie salt marshes)
English tours: July and August: Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Booking advised.
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 by prior arrangement only
June and September: Sunday to Friday afternoons
July and August: Sunday to Friday
Visit times and bookings 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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Opening times
from 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025
Sunday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Monday
from 10:00 to 12:00
and
from 14:30 to 18:00
Tuesday
from 10:00 to 12:00
and
from 14:30 to 18:00
Wednesday
from 10:00 to 12:00
and
from 14:30 to 18:00
Thursday
from 10:00 to 12:00
and
from 14:30 to 18:00
Friday
from 10:00 to 12:00
and
from 14:30 to 18:00
Opening days: Visites guidées uniquement sur réservation.
from 01/09/2025 to 15/09/2025
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Sunday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Monday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Tuesday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Wednesday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Thursday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Friday
from 14:30 to 18:00
Opening days: Visites guidées uniquement sur réservation.
Business sector
Sea-related activities
Type of product
Cosmetic
Salt
Prices
Children's price starting from 4.00€ (De 6 à 18 ans. Gratuit moins de 6 ans.)
Individual price - no discount starting from 6.00€
Discounted rate starting from 5.00€ (Étudiants / Carte Cézam / Demandeurs d’emploi / Pass'Avantage (Valable pour 2 personnes sur présentation du Pass). Pass Famille : 18€.)
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Visit languages
Visit: French
Spoken language
English
French
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed
