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What to eat in France? Top 4 French Sea Salts

Last update: Mon Mar 3 2025
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Best French Sea Salt Types

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Sea Salt

GUÉRANDE, France
4.4
Sel de Guérande
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Sel de Guérande and Fleur de sel de Guérande are types of sea salt from the salt marshes of the Guérande peninsula in France. The salt is hand harvested and additive-free, consisting of sodium chloride crystals. Sel de Guérande is gray in colour due to the natural clay base of the salt pan and can be packaged as is, or dried and ground into different granules.


Fleur de sel de Guérande is white as it does not touch the base of the salt pan, but floats on the surface until it is delicately scraped off. Its taste is delicate and sea-salty, reminiscent of the ocean, like the taste when you lick your lips after a day on the beach. 
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Fleur de sel (flower of salt) de Camargue is a traditional sea salt originating from Camargue in Provence. The crystals are hand-raked and harvested in the area during summer, and every salt worker harvests them at dawn from the surface of the water.


These humid crystals have a unique crunchiness and an exceptional flavor that slowly melts on the tongue. When added to dishes, the salt delicately enhances their flavors. It’s recommended to use fleur de sel de Camargue with grilled meat, salads, and fish dishes, among others.

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Celtic sea salt is an unrefined sea salt sourced from the coastal region of Brittany in France. It is traditionally harvested and is known for its moist texture and light grey color, which it acquires from the clay found in the salt flats of the area.


It is considered less processed than other salts and retains a higher moisture content along with trace minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Although present in small amounts, these minerals contribute to its distinct taste and are thought to offer health benefits, such as aiding digestion and potentially allowing for a reduced sodium intake due to salt's rich flavor​. 
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Sea Salt

ISLE OF RÉ, France
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Sel de l’Île de Ré, and its premium counterpart, fleur de sel de l’Île de Ré', is salt harvested using traditional, centuries-old techniques. These salts are known for their unique coloration, from grey to white with possible yellow to red hues, and for their cubic crystal shape.


They are not washed or enriched, preserving their natural characteristics. The production benefits from the island's specific mesoclimate, meaning the evaporation rates are high due to ample sunshine and sea breezes. Because it's hand-harvested, the salt has diverse grain sizes. 

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