
25 rue de la Ganterie
52210 GIEY SUR AUJON
France
Les Salins des Pesquiers
83400 Hyères
France
On 550 hectares, the Pesquiers salt marsh located in the heart of the Double Tombolo of the Giens peninsula in Hyères is one of the most remarkable natural areas of the Var coast.
Nowadays, it is the property of the Conservatoire du Littoral and is a protected area at the gates of the city. Exploited since the end of the 19th century, nowadays the site no longer produces salt. The preserved salt-making building marks the spirit of the place and its industrial past which will be approached throughout the visit. Discover more than 2000 years of history and salt culture through the trade and the life of the salt workers. Here, the history of salt and a preserved biodiversity are combined. The tour allows you to learn about the flora acclimatized to a brackish environment and to freely observe the birds that have found refuge in the heart of the salt pans.
For adults, families, seniors, disabled people (physical, mental, auditory), schools
Available all year round
Duration : 1h30
Required equipment : sport shoes, backpack, water, sun protection and camera
Languages : French
Group of 30 people maximum
This service can only be offered under the supervision of Sandrine Masachs, guide ambassador of the national park.
150 € for groups
Originally from New Caledonia, Sandrine Masachs arrived in France at the age of 20. She first obtained a degree in Art History and then a BTS in Tourism, which gave her a tour guide card.
I have been guiding in the entire southern region since 2008, but today I mainly focus on the Var department. In recent years I have developed walks on protected natural sites or in the middle of nature.
But, for her, obtaining the mark Esprit parc national - Port-Cros, as a guide was a particular step:
I grew up in the middle of the forest, in a village surrounded by tribes, between sea and hills. So I have been aware of nature since childhood. I come from there, it's my universe. So the brand, yes, it's important.
To be distinguished in my work, to be consistent with my philosophy of life, and to offer products that favor this approach which consists in making the public aware of the protection of the natural spaces that we make them discover. And then to find myself in the framework of the islands to work, I am an islander, daughter of the sea as well as of the forest, it is an extraordinary chance. I come back to a familiar setting and I find my way of life there.
Plage de la Badine
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Salin des Pesquiers
83400 Hyères
France
Salin des Pesquiers
Route de Giens
83400 Hyères
France