From the export of white gold to the success of fleur de sel, history is waiting for you to discover the art of shaping the marshes and extracting the salt.
Get on your bike and join Postman François on the Salt Route!
Follow the tracks between vineyards and salt marshes for a guaranteed change of scenery in the heart of the marshes, home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.
You'll discover the authenticity of a craft with a long history!
Duration: 3 hours
Take a look at the pictures of Postman François' walks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-aPzXH6Hqw
PRACTICAL INFO :
- Schedule: dates and times of outings are announced at least 10 days before departure;
- Starting point :
Car park of the ‘Village Océanique’ Chemin des Peux Blancs, 17580 Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
→ GPS coordinates: 46.171695, -1.358251
→ Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZZxUGctWYs6N5s38
- 23km return bike ride + 1km walk ;
- Possibility of buying salt on site ;
- Bike not supplied (opt for safety by hiring a serviced bike) ;
- Helmets compulsory for under-13s;
- The highway code also applies to cyclists. To ensure everyone's safety, a safety briefing will be held before the start of the tour: cyclists must obey the rules, and everyone is responsible for their own safety throughout the ride;
- Recommended for cyclists aged 7 and over;
- Remember to bring a hat and a bottle of water (there is no shade on the marshes);
- No toilet facilities on site: please make your own arrangements before setting off.
Follow the tracks between vineyards and salt marshes for a guaranteed change of scenery in the heart of the marshes, home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.
You'll discover the authenticity of a craft with a long history!
Duration: 3 hours
Take a look at the pictures of Postman François' walks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-aPzXH6Hqw
PRACTICAL INFO :
- Schedule: dates and times of outings are announced at least 10 days before departure;
- Starting point :
Car park of the ‘Village Océanique’ Chemin des Peux Blancs, 17580 Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
→ GPS coordinates: 46.171695, -1.358251
→ Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JZZxUGctWYs6N5s38
- 23km return bike ride + 1km walk ;
- Possibility of buying salt on site ;
- Bike not supplied (opt for safety by hiring a serviced bike) ;
- Helmets compulsory for under-13s;
- The highway code also applies to cyclists. To ensure everyone's safety, a safety briefing will be held before the start of the tour: cyclists must obey the rules, and everyone is responsible for their own safety throughout the ride;
- Recommended for cyclists aged 7 and over;
- Remember to bring a hat and a bottle of water (there is no shade on the marshes);
- No toilet facilities on site: please make your own arrangements before setting off.
