Salt, source of life and wealth

The Salin des Pesquiers site you're about to visit stretches between the double tombolo of Giens, a rare schistose soil formation whose environmental interest has led to its classification as a Natura 2000 zone.

During this tour, which is accessible to all, you'll discover the alchemy between sea, lagoons, generous sunshine and the mistral wind that gives birth to salt.

The site is a rare testimony to the traditional exploitation of salt, which relied on the know-how of the old salt workers. These workers, whose struggle against the elements in search of this precious salt, both nourishing and corrosive, has given rise to a special culture in this part of town.

Since the departure of the last farmers, nature has reclaimed its rights, providing an exceptional refuge for migratory birds: ducks, flamingos and other wading birds. You can freely observe these birds in their natural environment, whether they are nesting, wintering, migrating or sedentary.

A visit to this property owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, a mosaic of aquatic ecosystems and Natura 2000 listed, will take you on a journey into the past of Hyères, a town still intimately marked by the activity that has shaped its landscape and built its economy.

Target group: Adults, families, seniors, disabled people (all disabilities)

Period: Autumn, winter and spring

Duration: 1h30

Level of technical difficulty: Very easy to easy, depending on audience

Documentation (pdf) and binoculars available

Languages: French, English, Spanish

Group size: 10 people minimum