Ecomusée du Marais Salant

Description

Near Loix on Ile de Ré, and set among the island’s famous salt marshes, the Ecomusée du Marais Salant is dedicated to salt, a major industry on the island. Its exhibits trace the history of salt production here as well as explaining how it is produced and gathered.

 

A guided tour takes visitors to a salt marsh and also includes information on the local flora. It is geared more to adults than to children.

Address

Route de Loix, Loix en Ré

Categories
  • Museum