Port des Salines

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Port des Salines, Tourist attraction in Le Grand-Village-Plage, France.

Port des Salines features historical salt evaporation ponds with preserved seventeenth-century facilities and traditional salt-making equipment on Oléron Island near the Atlantic coast.

The salt marshes served as a crucial commercial hub for French maritime trade for centuries, exporting salt to mainland France and international markets.

Local festivals celebrate salt harvesting traditions with artisan demonstrations, historical reenactments, and educational programs about traditional salt-making techniques and regional heritage.

The site operates Monday through Sunday with varying hours, typically from two to six in the afternoon on weekdays and extended hours on Wednesday.

Salt ponds change colors throughout different seasons and create mirror-like reflections of the sky, offering exceptional photographic opportunities that attract photographers from around the world.

Location: Le Grand-Village-Plage

Address: 34 C, Rue des Anciennes Salines, 17370 Le Grand-Village-Plage, France 17370 Le Grand-Village-Plage

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 14:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33646706283

Website: https://legrandvillageplage.fr/decouvrir-et-sejourner/le-port-des-salines

GPS coordinates: 45.86181,-1.23047

Latest update: October 24, 2025 08:35

Key sites of Île d'Oléron

Collection of the main points of interest and historical sites on the Île d'Oléron, including forts, lighthouses, citadels, and natural sites to discover during a stay on this island also called the Island of Mimosas.

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