From the André de Cayeux promenade to the port of Le Collet (known as 'Port du Collet'), you can marvel at this bay which, in the 11th century, was the salt storehouse for the whole of Europe. The view from the Bouin wind-farm to Noirmoutier Island is well worth a detour, not just for the panoramic view but also because of the great variety of wildlife..The Breton Marshland is a haven of peace where egrets, herons, sacred ibis and many other species can all be found in one area. The recent restoration of the salt-pans has brought back to life the glorious past when this white gold was produced in the former 'Bay of Brittany' where Le Collet was the main port from which exports took place.
