Duration: 1 day
Immerse yourself in an exceptional setting
Let yourself be guided through the marshes for a day.
Take the road to Les Salines du Breuil!
Analia and Julien will be delighted to welcome you to their little paradise.
Helping people discover and pass on their know-how is one of their greatest pleasures.
Come and discover all the secrets of this white gold in the heart of a Natura 2000 site.
Spark your curiosity with a unique experience to discover the salt marshes.
It’s been a few years since this couple moved to the Vendée to set up as sauniers. You can’t stay in the Vendée without stopping off here.
The salt marshes are an integral part of the local heritage.
We recommend setting off in the morning. You’ll be able to take full advantage of the marshes.
How did Analia and Julien get here? It’s a story they’re happy to share with you.
A little history…
These salt marshes were created around 150 years ago.
Then renovated in 2020.
The visit
Analia will guide you on your visit.
Lulled by the values they hold dear. Analia and Julien are passionate about their work. They make a point of using renewable energies.
During your visit, you’ll learn all about the secrets involved in harvesting this essential ingredient in our dishes, and how a salt works.
As you stroll along, you’ll enjoy an exceptional setting. Open your eyes and observe the marshes, home to exceptional flora and fauna.
Practical info:
tours in French, English and Spanish
Tours from March to September at 11am and 4pm (duration 1 hour)
We strongly advise you to book
At the end of your visit, you can enjoy a tasting and leave with your own little pouchon. Count on Analia’s knowledge to give you a few recipes that go perfectly with salt. Sea salt, Fleur de sel, Flavored salt or Coarse salt, Analia and Julien offer you a wide choice of products.
The Salines du Breuil are located in the small commune of Beauvoir sur Mer. Close to the Passage du Gois, the unusual road linking Noirmoutier to the mainland.
After this visit, we head for the Port du Bec
This authentic little port is less than 10 minutes from Les Salines. Take the opportunity to make a stopover.
What makes this little port so famous are the many small pontoons supported by stilts.
Today, the port boasts 216 boats. A not-so-small port that’s well worth a visit! This oyster-farming port is now listed in the Vendée’s inventory of natural sites.
Take a few minutes to admire the small fishing boats that come and go in the heart of the port.
Try your hand at the swaying pontoons, supported only by bamboo poles.
At low tide, the landscape is completely different. The boats find themselves stranded, the ocean gives way to a dry beach and calm returns.
The area is increasingly popular with tourists, and small souvenir stores have opened.
There’s also a bar/restaurant, “Le Mord’eau”. Enjoy freshly caught oysters and deliciously prepared dishes.
After this timeless interlude, head for the Bergère beach.
Time to digest. After this hearty meal, it’s time to settle your towel on the warm sand and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep. This gentle sound, combined with the gentle breeze, will give you little respite before falling into the arms of Morpheus.
Bergère beach is just a few minutes’ drive from Port du Bec.
Its wild character and low visitor numbers make it an ideal beach for relaxation.
After such a day, it’s time to turn back to the campsite.