Salt producers Charente-Maritime

This charming boutique is located in a former salt shed, in the immediate vicinity of the cycle path connecting Sainte-Marie to the Bois Square. It is a beautiful opportunity to acquaint you with this saunier girl who will offer you a nice welcome, but also to discover one of the typical crafts of the island. Take advantage of the site and understand how salt is harvested. Isabelle will pass on his passion and offer you valuable advice. Seen here will find many products with salt in all its forms: the big salt but also the inevitable flower of salt, aromatized salt but also many local products like caramels, jams. Futé is available to park your bike!

In 1933, the sauniers of the Ile de Ré formed a syndicate, and in 1942 a cooperative, to revive the saunière economy. Professionals decided to share their equipment, know-how and production to sell salt at a fair price. This initiative has enabled the restoration of abandoned marshes and the training of new salt workers, who you can meet at the hut. The Sauniers open their doors to you, from April to September, to taste these flavors!

It is the typical product of the island, coming from the salt marshes. We appreciate its taste as well in caramels as in mayonnaises or to sprinkle on potatoes, of course from Ré! But it is also delicious when flavoured with pepper or thyme. On the island, the workshop of the same name is located in Ars-en-Ré and the shops in Saint-Clément and Saint-Martin. You can also find other regional products such as pineau, island wine and delicious delicacies such as these fleur de sel shortbread and caramel chips!