Salt has been harvested on the Île de Ré since the Middle Ages – or perhaps even much longer!
The salt marshes consist of shallow basins in which the seawater slowly evaporates under the influence of the sun and wind. Through this process, which lasts several weeks, salt crystals form naturally.
I cycle around the area a lot and come across a stand run by a very nice lady with salt-white hair! I buy four bags of Fleur de Sel.
