The saltworks at Les Sables d’Olonne

Salt marshes by boat in Les Sables d’Olonne

Discover the adventure of salt and salt marshes by boat in Les Sables d’Olonne. After a rejuvenating boat tour, explore the Salt Adventure Park, full of puzzles and astonishing landscapes. The salt-makers invite you into their jealously-guarded world, where you’ll learn about their salt-making traditions, see a live demonstration of the harvest and learn about the crystallization process.

Meeting with sauniers in the salt marshes at Sables d’Olonne

Learning while having fun: that’s the motto of these salt workers. The historical park is the region’s only fun way to discover the history of white gold in the saltworks.

Boat and adventure park

Discover the history of salt by boat and/or through the historic park, combining intrigue, games, discovery of huts, sauniers’ secrets, an observatory… Create your own exploration. We recommend reserving your place on the boat tour. The trip lasts around 2 hours. Discover also the zoo of Les Sables d’Olonne for a family escapade full of discovery and emotions.