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History & HeritageEcomusee Du Port Des Salines
Le Grand-Village-Plage · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).
The Salt Marsh Ecomuseum of Port des Salines is located in Grand-Village-Plage, on the island of Oléron in Charente-Maritime. Dedicated to the history and practices of the region's salt marshes, it offers visitors a discovery trail organized around thematic cabins exploring the functioning of the marshes, the history of local salt production and the biodiversity of salt spaces. The establishment complements its museum displays with temporary exhibitions and educational workshops, as well as complementary activities such as guided tours, boat trips and encounters with salt farmers. The site is part of the Échappées Nature network and welcomes both individual visitors and school and adult groups.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Open 24 hours
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- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
23 Rue des Anciennes Salines
Official website
port-des-salines.frGoogle Maps
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Nearest station
Saint-Trojan, 3.5 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Rochefort.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie l'Escale (3.8 km), Galerie Aziyade (3.9 km), Galerie VUE io (6.0 km).
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