Salt marshes : Les Salines de Millac
Presentation
Located in the Breton marshes at Villeneuve-en-Retz, the sublime Salines de Millac site has more than one treasure to reveal.
Emmanuel and Nathalie: a passion for salt and nature! These 2 hard workers have brought a historic salt marsh back into activity, making it a must-see in the Pays de Retz.
Mano will take you on a guided tour to share his passion and his job as a salt worker.
Why visit Les Salines de Millac?
Mano will take you on a guided tour to share his passion and his job as a salt worker.
Why visit Les Salines de Millac?- To find answers to all your questions: how does a salt marsh work? What is flower of salt? How do you become a salt worker?
- To have a great time with your family.
- To meet Mano, a passionate and fascinating guide.
- To impress your friends at a dinner party and have them taste some raw salt ;)
During the guided tour, you'll discover a unique view of the marsh and the birds, enjoy the peace and quiet, and finish off with a tasting of the famous fleur de sel and the mythical salicorne.
When and how can you visit Les Salines de Millac?
When and how can you visit Les Salines de Millac?- Guided tours for all, no reservation required, from 15 June to 15 September, Tuesday to Saturday at 5pm (meet at 4.45pm).
- Meeting point directly in front of the saltworks: Route de Millac - Bourgneuf-en-Retz - 44580 Villeneuve en Retz.
- The tour is cancelled in the event of bad weather (rain).
Les Salines de Millac is also La Salorge de Millac, an authentic shop showcasing all the products from the saltworks. Enhance your culinary preparations with fleur de sel (with basil, spices, etc.), the subtle flavours of coarse salt with seaweed, ground grey salt or the house exclusive: mother-of-pearl salt.
La Salorge de Millac" shop: direct sales from producer to consumer!Shop open all year round, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 6pm, appointment directly at the shop, chemin des Jaunais, Moutiers-en-Retz.
Did you know?The Bay of Brittany, now the Bay of Bourgneuf, was internationally renowned as Europe's largest salt-producing area from the Middle Ages until the 16th century. Ships from the Iberian Peninsula, the British Isles and particularly Northern Europe, docked in the ports of the Ile de Bouin, Bourgneuf and Le Collet, to load up with "White Gold".
Les Salines de Millac is one of the local producers from Moutiers-en-Retz and Villeneuve-en-Retz presented by the Destination Pornic Tourist Office.
Opening day(s)
From Wednesday 01 January to Tuesday 30 September 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 to 12:00
Shop
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
16:00 to 18:00
Shop
Information
- TYPE OF PRODUCT :
- Salt
Equipment/services
- FACILITIES AND SERVICES :
- Sales on-site
- Shop ( sale on site )
- Private car park
Tarifs
- MEANS OF PAYMENT :
Map
Destination
Les Salines de Millac
Chemin des Jaunais
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.06078
Longitude : -1.97747
- Geographical zone :
- Les Moutiers en Retz
- Distance from the center (church ) :
- 2,2 km. from the center of Les Moutiers
- 3,7 km du centre de Bourgneuf
- Distance from the sea :
- more than 2 km. from the sea
- 2,9 km from the sea
- Distance from the train station :
- 2,4 km. from the train station of Les Moutiers
Opinion
Contact details
Salt marshes : Les Salines de Millac
Chemin des Jaunais
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
Phone : +33 6 11 23 87 75