Local produce

LE SALIN DE L'ÎLE SAINT MARTIN

Route de l'Ayrolle, 11430 Gruissan

At the Salin de l’Ile Saint Martin, situated near the old village, salt production and oyster farming coexist to delight your taste buds. As you visit, you’ll discover the perfect balance between nature and culture at a site that’s unique in Europe. Guided tour of the salt marsh (duration: 1 hour 15 minutes): this walking tour through the salt pans will reveal the astonishing alchemy of the sun and wind as they work together to produce salt. Explanations of the different stages of production, a video on modern salt production, botanical information and birdwatching. Departure times vary by season: 10.30 am, 11 am, 3 pm, 4.30 pm, 6 pm (from February to December). Group tours by booking only. Sale and tasting of oysters and shellfish. La Cambuse du Saunier restaurant Saunier Brunch 2025: This new Sunday event offers a one-and-a-half-hour walk across Île Saint-Martin. You’ll discover its olive grove, its vineyard and, to finish, its salt marsh. From 11.00 am to 1.30 pm, a special Saunier de Gruissan brunch will be served in the form of tapas to share: 11 May, 25 May, 1 June, 8 June, 15 June, 13 July, 20 July, 27 July, 3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August, 31 August

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Listing provided by 11 - OT Gruissan (updated by the source on 20/01/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.