Mark your calendars! Sunday, September 14 from 10am to 6pm, Fête du Sel at the Ecomuseum!
In partnership with the Comité des fêtes de Vains, the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel Ecomuseum is organizing the 3rd edition of the "Fête du Sel".
The day will provide an opportunity to discover and celebrate the Avranchin salt-making technique used in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from the 9th to the 19th centuries.
From 10 a.m. onwards, there will be demonstrations and events on site for all ages: production of brine and Avranchin salt; independent games and puzzles; creative workshops; a guided tour of the sea and salt, taking visitors on a journey through the wonderful stories of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel; "AGIR OU SUBIR" (ACT OR SUBJECT) activities organized by the Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement du Cotentin; an exhibition on the Manche coastline "Yesterday, today and tomorrow" by the Département, designed to raise awareness of the past transformation of the Manche coastline, explain the phenomena that shape it today and raise questions about its future development; visit or revisit the permanent exhibition "Men, nature and the Bay's landscapes"
Starting at 2pm, chef Sébastien Godefroy will set up on site to prepare various salt-based recipes using naturally salty foods. These recipes will provide an opportunity to discover salt-loving plants such as samphire, obione, soda and puccinellie. A tasting session will follow the demonstration.
Throughout the day, Jean-Guillaume ARRIBARD, a resident of Lingreville and salt producer in the Manche region, will also be present. Having disappeared 160 years ago, Jean-Guillaume ARRIBARD is reviving the activity by drawing sea water at high and low tide with a hand pump. Come and discover his technique at his stand! On-site sale of his salt, marketed under the name "Un brin salé".
Nearby, organized in conjunction with the Fête du Sel, the Fête de la Baie in Saint-Léonard will feature a garage sale, a craft market and on-site catering.
An aperitif-concert will close the day on the site.
In partnership with the Comité des fêtes de Vains, the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel Ecomuseum is organizing the 3rd edition of the "Fête du Sel".
The day will provide an opportunity to discover and celebrate the Avranchin salt-making technique used in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from the 9th to the 19th centuries.
From 10 a.m. onwards, there will be demonstrations and events on site for all ages: production of brine and Avranchin salt; independent games and puzzles; creative workshops; a guided tour of the sea and salt, taking visitors on a journey through the wonderful stories of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel; "AGIR OU SUBIR" (ACT OR SUBJECT) activities organized by the Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement du Cotentin; an exhibition on the Manche coastline "Yesterday, today and tomorrow" by the Département, designed to raise awareness of the past transformation of the Manche coastline, explain the phenomena that shape it today and raise questions about its future development; visit or revisit the permanent exhibition "Men, nature and the Bay's landscapes"
Starting at 2pm, chef Sébastien Godefroy will set up on site to prepare various salt-based recipes using naturally salty foods. These recipes will provide an opportunity to discover salt-loving plants such as samphire, obione, soda and puccinellie. A tasting session will follow the demonstration.
Throughout the day, Jean-Guillaume ARRIBARD, a resident of Lingreville and salt producer in the Manche region, will also be present. Having disappeared 160 years ago, Jean-Guillaume ARRIBARD is reviving the activity by drawing sea water at high and low tide with a hand pump. Come and discover his technique at his stand! On-site sale of his salt, marketed under the name "Un brin salé".
Nearby, organized in conjunction with the Fête du Sel, the Fête de la Baie in Saint-Léonard will feature a garage sale, a craft market and on-site catering.
An aperitif-concert will close the day on the site.
Rates
Rates
Free for all
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Opening times
Opening times
On 14 September 2025
- 10:00 at 18:00
