Salt is obtained through natural evaporation of sea water.
The town of Salin-de-Giraud was built to house the saltworks workers. The houses are typical from the 19th century northern areas of France: rows of identical…
Coron in Salin-de-giraud.
Coron in Salin-de-giraud.
Coron in Salin-de-giraud.
Workers from many European countries came to the saltworks. In particular many Greek workers lived in Salin-de-Giraud and a Greek Orthodox church was built.