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Interpretation Center à Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

Cité de l’Huître

Address

Rue des Martyrs
La Cayenne
17320 Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

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About

At the heart of the largest oyster refining marsh in Europe, the Cité de l'Huître plunges you into the world of this shellfish, oyster farming, its men and their history through themed huts and animations.

The Cité de l'Huître aims to make people discover the oyster farming environment and the territory of the Charente-Maritime marshes thanks to a space for visits and activities: initiation to the opening of oysters, discovery of oyster farming , bike ride in the marsh, creative workshops for the little ones…
The visit, the activities and the loan of a bike (subject to availability) are included in the entrance ticket.
La Cabane Bleue: Life of oysters
La Cabane verte: Stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
La Cabane rouge: Life in the marsh
La Cabane Dorée: The oyster bar
Discover the new film "Between Land and Sea" which invites you to fly over the territory of Charente-Maritime for a dive into the heart of the basin and the profession of oyster farmer. Film on a giant screen for total immersion.
Enjoy a bike ride and a breath of fresh air in one of the largest wetlands in France! Discover, as a family, a natural universe developed by man since Roman times. 3,5 km loop accessible to all.
Our bikes are loaned to extend the visit and to live the experience of the marsh.
Helmet available with a protective cap.
For children, adapted bicycles and trailers are available.
Daily entertainment:
Animation "In clear"
Go on a lively tour to discover oyster maturing but also the plants and secrets of the marsh: a life-size excursion...
Animation open to all, duration 30 min, included in the price of the entrance ticket.
Animation "At low tide..."
We are in the water for you! Come and discover the secrets of oyster farming, observe the gestures and know-how of oyster farmers.
Animation open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket.
Animation oyster hut
Enter a real oyster hut in operation to be closer to oyster farming professionals. Animation open to all, duration 15min, included in the entrance price.
Animation "Between two shells"
Every day, come and meet our animators for consumer advice, an introduction to opening oysters in complete safety and a tasting of two oysters.
Animation open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket.

The Cité de l'Huître is open from April 1 to the end of the All Saints holidays:
• Every day during school holidays and public holidays
• Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays outside periods

We speak English

Ranking & labels

  • Family plus
  • Tourism Quality ™
  • Cycling Home Label
  • The Velodyssey

Location details

  • Public transport stop within 500 m
  • On the outskirts of the city
  • Path/cycle path less than 500 m
  • In the countryside
  • At the water's edge
  • Shuttle stop within 300 m

Along the Chenal de la Cayenne, in Marennes.

Opening

Opening hours from March 30 to November 11, 2024
Monday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Friday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Saturday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Open for groups La Cité de l'Huître is open from March 30 to the end of the All Saints holidays: • Every day during school holidays and public holidays • Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays outside periods

Exceptional closure(s): April 04, 2022, April 05, 2022

Prices

Prices Min. Max.
Reduced price

7 € -
Adult
9 € -
Kids
5 € -
Jobseeker
7 € -
Big family

23 € -
Disabled
7 € -
Adult group
4.5 € 8.5 €
Children group
3 € 4.5 €
Adult group package
6 € -
Children group package
4 € -

Free for less than 6 years.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Public toilets
  • Screening Room
  • Bar
  • defibrillator
  • Show room
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Room rentals
  • Shop
  • Tourist Documentation

Activities on site

  • Permanent exhibition
  • Animation
  • Product tasting
  • Concert

Home animals

Pets are not accepted.

Accessibility

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment

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