Salins du Midi

Saltworks Aigues-Mortes, Occitanie, France

What to expect

The Salins du Midi, located in Aigues-Mortes, is a unique natural environment where salt is produced. The site is nestled between the medieval city walls and the Mediterranean Sea, offering a wild and preserved landscape. Visitors can discover how salt is produced and learn about the ancestral know-how of the sauniers, who regulate the water currents in response to climate variations and salt content. The site is also home to the famous Fleur de Sel de Camargue, which is harvested by hand. Families can enjoy a visit to the salt pans, a museum, and a boutique, as well as activities such as a train tour and tastings of local products

Plan your family visit to the Salins du Midi with these blog insights 👇

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What to do in Camargue with the family: nature holidays!

What to do in Camargue with the family: nature holidays!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Salins du Midi, but only by a 1h30 guided tour by a small train

Highlights: Our children enjoyed the train ride ✨

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Salins du Midi in Aigues Mortes to discover the salt harvest

Salins du Midi in Aigues Mortes to discover the salt harvest
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a small train tour through the salt marshes, learning about the salt production process and the unique flora and fauna that thrives in this environment

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the pink flamingos and the vast salt fields, which reminded us of a lunar landscape ✨