Pointe au Sel, Protected coastal point in Saint-Leu, France
The coastal area features a gentle slope of basalt rock that extends toward the Indian Ocean at coordinates 21.2031°S and 55.2806°E.
The site, formerly known as Pointe de Bretagne, began salt production operations in 1704 and continued until 1972 when imports ended local manufacturing.
Local inhabitants collected salt by traditional methods, using large palm leaves to evaporate seawater before industrial production methods were introduced.
The salt museum at Pointe au Sel receives 30,000 visitors annually and features exhibits in a restored drying house from the original production facility.
The Conservatoire du Littoral acquired this 19.6-hectare property in 1980 to prevent residential development and preserve the natural coastal environment.
Location: Saint-Leu
Inception: March 26, 1980
GPS coordinates: -21.20310,55.28060
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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