Discover Bourgneuf-en-Retz
Visit the salt marshes
Welcome to the former salt capital, the most important port on the Atlantic for carrying salt. Where history and nature meet.
Daniel Robard, one of Bourgneuf-en-Retz’s salt workers, was first involved in the marsh, recreating abandoned, destroyed, modified and silted-up salt marshes.
The Salin de l’Omega hadn’t made salt for over four centuries, and the Salin de l’Alpha since 1921.
4 years of fast-paced work to harvest the precious Grain de Mer de Bourgneuf, which had an international reputation from Antiquity to the end of the 18th century.
We invite you to come and meet this incredible space, and discover this open-air boiler: Le Salin.
Visit Marcel’s soap factory
To discover their expertise, you have two options:
Tuesday to Friday at 11 a.m., you can watch soap being made through the large glass windows of our workshop, with explanations provided by the team on site(free, daily visit, no reservation required, all year round)For a more detailed visit, guided tour slots are available on this page, for a complete and fascinating visit lasting around 1h30 with us.
Hiking and walking
The area around Bourgneuf-en-Retz is ideal for outdoor activities.
Several hiking trails, such as the one around Port du Collet, offer breathtaking views of the Breton marshes and the Bay of Bourgneuf.
These trails are adapted to different levels and offer total immersion in nature.
The port of Collet
Nearby Port du Collet is an emblematic site for local oyster farming. Here, you can learn about oyster production techniques and taste fresh products while enjoying the maritime landscape.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Breton marshes and Baie de Bourgneuffrom the picturesque port of Le Collet, nicknamed “ the little Chinese port “!
A pretty fishing and yachting harbor at the head of the Baie de Bourgneuf, at the mouth of the Falleron and Marais Breton rivers, the appearance of the port of Le Collet is reminiscent of the port of Le Bec, 15 km away in the Vendée.
The wooden pontoons, some of which are 2-storey, and the colorful fishermen’s huts along the quayside add a great deal of charm to the area.
Visit the Pays de Retz Museum
Immerse yourself in local history with a visit to the Musée du Pays de Retz. The museum boasts a rich collection retracing traditional life, old trades and the evolution of the region over the centuries.
The museum invites you to discover its many spaces, collections and exhibitions, seriously… or in fun! Games and entertainment for all… Individuals, couples, families and groups; don’t hesitate to ask at reception if you’d like to take part in any of the following games:
- Treasure Hunt
- the Piste Game
- the Aluette game
- the “discovery and knowledge” Goose game
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