Mattes

On your way back, you'll be surrounded by mattes.
This cereal-growing land lies below the level of the highest tides.
That's why maintaining the dykes is vital to their preservation.
These lands, which emerged in the 17th century thanks to the techniques of Dutch engineers, are managed by a syndicate of owners, one of whose main tasks is to ensure that the hydraulic system functions properly.
The syndicate's articles of association were registered by royal decree in the 19th century.