La Route du Sel Guided walks in the Breton Vendée Marshes

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Tuesday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Friday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Sunday 09:30 am - 05:30 pm

Closes at 05:30 pm

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : North Coast & Breton Marshes

Services

  • Cash
  • Credit card accepted
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Guided tour "canoe in the wind" visit to the Moulin de Rairé, crepe and drink

      An unusual trip with a navigation on the large channel which allows you to join the island of Sallertaine to the Moulin de Rairé (16th century). On site, tasting of products made from the Moulin's organic flour and guided tour await you. A pleasant moment between generations!

      • In July-August departure at 10:30 a.m. return around 4 p.m.
      • Plan your picnic.
      • Minimum age 3 years


      Reservation required on our website or by telephone at 02 51 93 03 40


      Prices:

      • Guided canoe trip : €22 per adult (over 12 years old), €11 for children (6-12 years old), €6 for children (3-5 years old)
      • Canoeing in the wind : €41 per adult (+12 years), €21 for children (6-12 years), €11 for children (3-5 years)
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Traveller Reviews La Route du Sel

4.6 sur 5 781 reviews

  • Yuriba Angulo

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Yuriba Angulo on 14/11/2025

    Fantastic experience in the great outdoors. Super friendly and welcoming guide.

  • Gîte les pieds dans l'herbe

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Gîte les pieds dans l'herbe on 31/10/2025

    Hello During our family weekend of October 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2025, we thoroughly enjoyed the two guided tours organized with the Salt Route. Both young and old were delighted with the outing and are already looking forward to returning to this region! jmichel

  • Anne-Charlotte “Darkannec” Desmurs

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anne-Charlotte “Darkannec” Desmurs on 28/10/2025

    Very nice walk, warm welcome, great guide. Our little dog was part of the adventure.

Traveller Reviews La Route du Sel

4.6 sur 5 191 reviews

  • "Fantastic way to spend the morning and learn about the region"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Claassens M on 04/08/2024

    La Route du Sel is a fantastic way to learn about the region of Vendee and Sallertaine and get loads of useful tips about what you can do when staying around. It includes a lovely (short) walk...

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  • "Great experience!"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by paulandmeg (Banchory, Scotland) on 05/07/2023

    Superb guided canoeing expedition with Fabian, exploring the marshlands surrounding Sallertaine. Fabian gave us a brief history of Sallertaine in English before taking us down to a three person...

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  • "Great chilled trip. Book ahead"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Wander623936 (Birmingham, United Kingdom) on 28/08/2019

    Had a great 2-3 hours with a guide. Our guide was Luc who was excellent with us translating (the only party of 6 who was English speaking). He took his time and really made us feel welcome trying to...

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La Route du Sel

Address

49 rue de Verdun
85300 Sallertaine

Contacts

Phone : 02 51 93 03 40

GPS coordinates

46° 51'35.81"N, 1° 57'27.41"W

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