Fleur de Sel de Guérande in a linen bag

finest Fleur de Sel de Guérande PGI traditionally packaged

The Fleur de Sel de Guérande in a linen bag is a wonderful gift for cooking enthusiasts, France fans, and, accompanied by bread, a great housewarming present. The Fleur de Sel de Guérande from l'Atelier du Sel is a fine French Fleur de Sel PGI from Brittany. The Fleur de Sel from Guérande is carefully harvested by two independent paludiers, Gilles and Matthieu, using traditional artisanal methods in the salt marshes in the Bay of Aranlec. The profession of paludier is passed down from father to son, preserving the knowledge of the art of salt harvesting, so it's no surprise that Gilles and Matthieu are uncle and nephew.

You can add the hand-harvested Fleur de Sel at the end of cooking or directly to your plate; it enhances or "lifts" the flavor of meat, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables. A few flakes of crunchy Fleur de Sel on a cooked prime rib, a soft breakfast egg, or a very sweet melon promise a taste revelation.

L'Atelier du Sel – Fleur de Sel de Guérande

The Fleur de Sel, which is carefully hand-harvested from the surface of the water in the L'Atelier du Sel salt pans every summer according to ancient tradition, is created by the interplay of sun and wind and the full attention of the paludier. The purity and quality of the Fleur de Sel depend on the precision of their work. It is a rare specialty and consists of fine white crystals, crispy and delicate. Uncrushed and unwashed, these crystals of excellent quality preserve their natural trace element content. The Fleur de Sel from L'Atelier du Sel is a protected designation of origin salt from Guérande and bears the blue and yellow official seal. The incomparable taste of Fleur de Sel from Guérande is particularly popular with gourmets and Michelin-starred chefs.