Le Port des Salines
Le Port des Salines
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Le Port des Salines est un site de découverte du marais salant aux multiples facettes : écomusée avec des expositions pour petits et grands, visites guidées du marais, promenade en barque, ateliers pédagogiques,... Écouter, voir, sentir, goûter le sel en s'amusant !
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thomas
Paris, France
Aug 2023 • Friends
Nice little Salines market with its local producers but always the same problem of parking in the official car park which is saturated on market day and therefore no other choice for those who have not found a place but to park nearby unless that this year the town hall found a way to make a little extra money on the backs of tourists with plums at €135 for those (the majority) who did not find a place in the small car park…. Funny way to build loyalty! Not great for the image of the city!
Written September 14, 2023
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Angélique
Paris, France
Aug 2023 • Family
We took the tour by boat for €16 per boat. There was no point in that. The walk takes more than 25 minutes than an hour and yet we were beginners. We saw nothing except mud.
The small adjacent market is nice with pleasant merchants.
The salt shop provides a wide variety of products but the boss had vague thoughts "we have to close at 1 p.m. otherwise my 2 little employees won't be happy" and believe me there was no humor in that sentence.
Apart from that the products sold are of quality and the salespeople are really nice.
The small adjacent market is nice with pleasant merchants.
The salt shop provides a wide variety of products but the boss had vague thoughts "we have to close at 1 p.m. otherwise my 2 little employees won't be happy" and believe me there was no humor in that sentence.
Apart from that the products sold are of quality and the salespeople are really nice.
Written August 17, 2023
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Aug 2023 • Family
Very pretty site to spend a pleasant moment of sharing and discoveries with the family. Museum, shop, boat trip, guided tour we did everything, it was great! Very good, pleasant guide who takes the time to explain well. Very peaceful place and friendly staff. We recommend !
Written August 19, 2023
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May 2024 • Family
The boat trip was catastrophic... there was a lot of algae everywhere (very short passages in algae but we couldn't even see anything underwater) and the oars weighed very heavy. Algae very difficult to remove from the oars. It was exhausting and very annoying. Not at all relaxing... fortunately there were 4 of us to take turns. The route is also too narrow. In short, I do not recommend.
Written May 23, 2024
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faeimmmario
Heidelberg, Germany
Aug 2015 • Family
Sea salt is a local produce on Île d'Oléron, and we learned all about it at Port des Salines eco-museum. Up till the 18th century, Île d'Oléron was producing salt of excellent quality - 25% of island was covered with salt marshes. The craft was eventually abandoned due to very competitive mine salt and cheap salt from southern European countries. In the 1990's, the commune of Grand-Village decided to reconstruct an old salt marsh at Port des Salines in order to preserve and protect this heritage and know-how. Since then, this salt marsh is one of seven in operation, and salt is harvested annually from April to September. Tours are available for those interested to try their hand at harvesting salt.
Written August 20, 2015
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DavidB43
Worthing, UK
Jul 2019
This was a very short stop. We were looking for a restaurant, but only found a very busy bar/cafe, the only restaurant was closed, so we moved on. We did not have time to visit the museum, or the nature trail. I am not able to make a firm recommendation, only to say that it appears to be a popular stop for visitors.
Written August 7, 2019
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miket t
Farnham, UK
Jun 2016 • Friends
This little spot is the epicentre of Oleron's recently revived sea salt industry which is well described in an excellent museum located in former Oyster farmers' sheds. The salt pans are easily accessible and the surrounding landscape attractive. There is a very good seafood restaurant on the complex and an interesting farmers' market every Wednesday.
Written June 23, 2016
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JMGeneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Jun 2020
This is a nice place allowing to learn a little about salt processing in the area (not much though, I guess a tour would be needed to have complete picture). Anyway a nice short stroll under the sun and options to have a drink.
Written June 21, 2020
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Ettiene
Paris, France
Aug 2016 • Family
An interesting diversion from the beach, but not a huge amount going on other than a few touristy shops and some places to grab a snack and drink. You can hire boats and find out about salt production. That said, the oysters and white wine were good and good value. The producers' market during the summer is OK for kids, with loads of cool old wooden games, but lacking much in the way of stuff to buy for dinner. Also makes a nice cycle ride on designated paths.
Written September 13, 2016
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Aug 2016 • Family
good for rainy days. enjoyed it with the family. a little physical exercise on the rainy day....
nice restaurant around. bar shop. only few minutes from camp site.
nice restaurant around. bar shop. only few minutes from camp site.
Written August 20, 2016
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Est ce facilement accessible en poussette?
Written September 3, 2019
où est le parking le plus proche pour les camping-cars s'il vous plaît?
Written June 28, 2018
où est le parking le plus proche pour les camping-cars s'il vous plaît?
Written June 28, 2018
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