Mélanie Daspremont, saline de l'Ileau

Mélanie Daspremont, a salt worker in the Breton marshes, produces exquisitely flavoured salts from her Bourgneuf-en-Retz salt marsh in Villeneuve-en-Retz.

Passionate about her work, Mélanie harvests several types of salt: fleur de sel, coarse salt, flavoured salts... all of the highest quality!

Mélanie holds a BPREA in salt farming and set up in the Breton marshes 5 years ago. During the winter of 2017/2018, she completely restored a saltworks, which she still operates today. Since then, she has been passionate about maintaining this natural environment, a haven of peace for migratory birds, where the salt crystallises in fine weather.

3 good reasons to buy Mélanie's salt :

to support a small local producer
to enhance your dishes with a natural product, harvested in the traditional way
to give a typical but useful gift


The entire range is certified by the "Nature et Progrès" label, an independent certification that guarantees 100% natural, local and fair-trade ingredients.

Where can you buy Mélanie's salt?


all year round, from the tourist office in Les Moutiers-en-Retz and the tourist offices in Villeneuve-en-Retz, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Préfailles, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and La Plaine-sur-Mer
at retail outlets
for larger quantities, please contact Mélanie Daspremont directly


The Ileau salt works are difficult to access because they are located in a protected natural area, which is why Mélanie does not offer guided tours.

Did you know that?
Mélanie used to be a salt worker at the "Tenue de Mareil" salt works in Moutiers-en-Retz.

Whether you are a professional or an individual, don't hesitate to contact Mélanie to receive the cataloque by e-mail.

Mélanie Daspremont is one of the local producers in Villeneuve-en-Retz, presented by the Destination Pornic tourist office.