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History & HeritageMusée des Marais Salants
Batz-sur-Mer · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire
The Salt Marshes Museum is located in Batz-sur-Mer in Loire-Atlantique. It is dedicated to highlighting the heritage linked to salt marshes, an ecosystem characteristic of the Atlantic coast. The museum documents the history, techniques, and culture associated with traditional salt exploitation in this region. As a reference institution for understanding local maritime and ethnographic heritage, it contributes to preserving the memory of coastal salt works. The museum welcomes visitors interested in industrial archaeology, environmental history, and artisanal practices.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 13:00–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 13:00–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Place Adèle Pichon
Phone number
+33 2 40 23 82 79Official website
museedesmaraissalants.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 40 min walk from station Le Croisic (or 5 min by car).
City
30 min by car from Saint-Nazaire.
Nearest station
About 40 min walk from station Le Croisic (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
30 min by car from Saint-Nazaire.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: La Galerie Chapleau (3.1 km), Hasy (3.6 km), Bidaud Valerie (4.0 km).
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