LES SAUNIERS DE L'ILE DE RE
Booth 2.1A55HALL 2.17 ROUTE DE LA PREE, 17590 ARS EN RE, FR
In the heart of this magical island in the Atlantic Ocean, a collective of 70 passionate producers continues an ancient art: salt harvesting. However, this is not just any salt! We are talking about artisanal salt. A dedicated team of about 20 motivated employees who package and market their precious harvest supports them.
The cooperative is also a story of friendship and solidarity. Here, every member works hand in hand.
However, that is not all! We are proud of our commitment to the environment. Our salt marshes are not just production sites; they are living ecosystems, home to exceptional biodiversity. Preserving them is an integral part of our DNA. Protecting our land is also about protecting our future.
You might wonder what makes our salt so special. It is simple: it is 100% natural, with no additives, and each grain tells a story of tradition and passion. By choosing Île de Ré salt, you are not only supporting small producers, but you are also choosing an authentic product, harvested with love.
Imagine a picturesque landscape of salt marshes where the sun and wind work together to create perfect salt crystals. Each day, our salt harvesters, armed with patience and expertise, handpick coarse sea salt and the precious fleur de sel. The harvesting of artisanal salt is truly poetry in motion, a delicate dance between nature and man.
The coarse salt, this raw gem, slowly forms on the clay bed of the marshes. This rich and mineral clay gives the coarse salt its distinctive grey shade. The salt harvesters, true farmers of the sea, gather these crystals with infinite precision and respect, preserving their purity and authenticity.
The fleur de sel is delicately picked as a flower... There, in the warm and serene waters of the saunage fields, this ephemeral wonder is born. The fleur de sel, this precious white veil, forms on the surface thanks to the alchemy between the gentle breeze and the burning sun. The salt harvesters, modern-day alchemists, patiently wait for the magical moment when the fleur de sel appears in a delicate, thin layer.
Moreover, if you visit Île de Ré, come discover our salt marshes and meet our salt harvesters! You will learn how a simple act, as sprinkling salt, can be the result of complex and meticulous artisanal work. For us, salt is not just a condiment; it is a sensory experience, a cultural discovery, and a gustatory adventure.
So, are you ready to add a pinch of Île de Ré to your life?
Catégories
Innovations
Item 1 of 3
