A veritable inland sea covering more than 155 km², the Arcachon Basin, with its climate, daily water renewal and rich nutrients, provides the ideal conditions for oyster reproduction and development.
Withits 7 ports, numerous oyster farms, oyster huts, Lycée de la Mer and Maison de l’Huître oyster museum, Gujan-Mestras is considered the oyster farming capital of the Bassin d’Arcachon!
Did you know that oysters are female and male every other year… that limed tiles have been used to collect spat since the late 1850s… that the starfish is capable of opening oysters to eat them… that we eat them when they are 3 years old on average?
For even more information, and to impress your friends and family with a few technical words in future discussions, visit the Maison de l’Huître in Larros harbour!
Here, you’ll discover the oyster farming profession, breeding techniques and the history of the oyster over the centuries. After watching an interactive video, your guide will take you on a tour of the museum’s various themed areas to help you discover or simply deepen your knowledge of oysters and oyster farming.
The Vél’ostréitour is the ideal way to combine a ride in the open air with knowledge of oyster farming! It’s a 6-kilometer bike tour with commentary, a visit to an oyster farm, a shucking workshop, a tasting session and a screening of the Maison de l’Huître film.
With oysters, there’s something for everyone! Natural, they can be enjoyed ina typical hut, in a restaurant or in the heart of an oyster park. In chocolate, for an original sweet treat (yes, our chocolatiers produce chocolate oysters!). Cooked, and each dish has its own unique taste. For your well-being, oysters can be transformed into detoxifying and revitalizing beauty products.
Would you like to discover the daily life of an oyster farmer or fisherman, share a special moment with them on their boat, learn more about their trade and be at the heart of the action? Pescatourism is just what you’re looking for. Live a unique experience with an oyster farmer or fisherman from the Bay of Arcachon.
A unique human adventure to discover a passionate and traditional profession.
The Arcachon Basin is a veritable inland sea covering more than 155 km².
Oysters are female and male every other year
