In this mysterious world, Les Salines offers a whole program for children and teenagers who want to learn more about salt production, French history, and the environment. Choose a fun, original school trip that combines discovery and education in a preserved natural environment. An unusual visit where you can learn while having fun.
Our three tour options for your school trip to the Vendée region
The Salt Adventure Park
2-hour tour
Access to the Salt Adventure Park with puzzle game
+ Meeting with the salt worker
+ Salt harvesting for each child
The Salt River by Boat
2.5 to 3 hours
Access to the Salt Adventure Park with puzzle game
+ Meeting with the salt worker
+ Salt harvesting for each child
+ 1 hour boat trip
The Salt River by Canoe
2.5 to 3 hours
Access to the Salt Adventure Park with puzzle game
+ 1 hour of canoeing on the Salt River
+ Meeting with the salt worker
+ Salt harvesting for each child
The Salt Adventure Park and meeting the salt worker: Learning at the end of the journey
From the Gauls to the present day, let’s introduce children to the ancestral techniques of salt harvesting.
Along the paths, in a picturesque landscape, the salt ovens are heated. The Gabelous in their hut bear witness to the terrible repression of this tax on salt: the gabelle. On the tasselier, 17th-century sailors come to stock up on salt for their next cod fishing campaign. Near the salt marsh, the salt workers come to meet them and harvest the white gold of the Pays d’Olonne in front of them. Then it’s their turn to harvest their own salt, a magical moment and a memorable experience that they can share with their parents. With the help of a game of riddles specially designed for them, our apprentice explorers alternate between games and learning.
This roadmap covers a wide range of topics and can therefore be easily integrated into an educational program:
- Physics : water evaporation, the marsh phenomenon
- History: cod fishermen, the Gauls, the Romans…
- Geography: creation of the salt marsh…
- The Senses : Sight (recognizing the flora and fauna of the marsh), Taste (what are the differences between sweet and salty?)
Services
Come with peace of mind with your group; our site offers tailored services:
- Visits can be arranged for a full day or half day.
- A large private parking lot for buses, cars, and bicycles.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available for your use.
- Picnic areas near our site with shade and shelter in case of rain.
For any inquiries or reservations, please contact us!
