The "Tenue de Mareil" salt marshes

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Presentation

Christophe Joguet, salt worker at the "Tenue de Mareil" saltworks in the Lyarne marshes at Moutiers-en-Retz, shares his passion for white gold with you through quality products and guided tours.
 
Did you know?
Situated between the sea and the countryside, in the Lyarne marshes, this salt marsh was rehabilitated by enthusiasts in the 2000s. Since then, salt production has been revived thanks to the restoration of this departmental saltworks by the Patrimoine 2MB association. 
 
Who works at this saltworks?
Christophe Joguet, salt worker at the Tenue de Mareil saltworks, arrived at the end of 2023. He succeeds salt worker Mélanie Daspremont, who now operates the Ileau saltworks in Villeneuve-en-Retz.

Why visit the saltworks?
  • To find out how a salt marsh works in real life, to observe the age-old skills of the salt worker and to taste this white gold. 
  • To listen to Christian Bonnel from the P2MB association, a true enthusiast, who will tell you all about the impressive history of salt in the Baie de Bourgneuf and the Gallic era.

When should you visit the saltworks? 
  • Individual guided tours: in July and August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm (no booking required). Tours last 1h30.
  • Guided group tours: from May to September, book by telephone.
The little extras of the visit :
  • Discover the incredible Gallic salt ovens.
  • A unique view of the Lyarne marshes and a succession of fisheries.
  • The pleasure of coming on foot or by bike from the town of Moutiers-en-Retz (itinerary reserved for pedestrians and cyclists).

Where can you buy salt from the "Tenue de Mareil" saltworks?
  • Directly from the salt works, in July and August, Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 12pm and 5.30pm to 7pm, by the salt worker.
  • At the Tourist Office of Les Moutiers-en-Retz and the tourist offices of Villeneuve, La Bernerie, La Plaine, Préfailles and Saint-Michel Tourist Offices.
  • At the Moutiers-en-Retz market on Thursdays and Saturdays in July and August, organised by the Patrimoine 2MB association.

The "Tenue de Mareil" saltworks is one of the local producers in Moutiers-en-Retz presented by the Destination Pornic Tourist Office.
Opening day(s)

From 01 July to 31 August(every year)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

at 18:00

Information
  • TYPE OF PRODUCT :
    • Salt
  • VISITS :
    • Individual guided tours
    • Guided tours for groups
    • Group visits on reservation
    • Average duration of visit 1:00 - 1:30
  • FOREIGN LANGUAGE VISIT :
    • Guided tour not available in foreign language
  • PERIODS OF VISITS :
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Visiting hours in the afternoon 18:00
    • Juillet et août
  • GROUPS WELCOME :
    • Groups accepted
  • PETS :
    • Allowed on leash
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Access with help
Equipment/services
  • FACILITIES AND SERVICES :
    • Sales on-site
Comfort
  • ECORESPONSIBILITY :
    • local and seasonal products
    • waste sorting and/or composting
    • ecological maintenance of green spaces
    • bio products

Tarifs

FaresCategoryMinMax
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
Guided tourAdulte3.50€
Guided tourEnfant moins de 15 ansFree
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Bank and post cheques

Map

Map

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La saline "Tenue de Mareil"
Route de Moraudeau
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.05808
Longitude : -1.98876
  • Geographical zone :
    • Les Moutiers en Retz
  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 13 km. from the center of Pornic
    • 1,8 km. from the center of Les Moutiers
  • Distance from the sea :
    • 500 to 2 km. from the sea
    • 800 m. from the sea
  • Distance from the train station :
    • 1.5 km. from the train station of Les Moutiers
Contact details
The "Tenue de Mareil" salt marshes
Route de Moraudeau
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
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Phone : +33 7 89 27 10 33
Phone : +33 6 16 91 30 07
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