Ile de Re, France - Salt pans
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Ile de Re, France - Salt pans
Ile de Re, France - Salt pans - an island off the west coast of France near La Rochelle, on the northern side of the Pertuis d Antioche strait. Date: 1909
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Flats Mounds Pans Rakes Raking Salt
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Ile de Ré, France - Salt Pans: A Historical Snapshot from 1909 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the timeless beauty and industry of the salt pans on Ile de Ré, an island off the west coast of France near La Rochelle. Dating back to the 13th century, the salt production on this island has a rich and storied history. The salt pans, located on the northern side of the Pertuis d'Antioche strait, are a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the people who have worked this land for centuries. In this image, we see the salt workers, known as paludiers, raking the salt flats with long, wooden rakes. The mounds of salt, which have been formed through the evaporation of seawater, are in the foreground. The salt pans of Ile de Ré are a unique and important part of France's cultural heritage. The traditional salt production process, which involves the use of seawater and the sun, has remained largely unchanged for centuries. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of a time when the salt industry was a vital part of the local economy and way of life. The salt produced on Ile de Ré was highly prized for its quality and was used not only for culinary purposes but also for medicinal and industrial applications. Today, the island's salt pans continue to operate, attracting visitors from around the world who come to witness this fascinating and historic process firsthand.
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