Cité de l’Huître

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.
In 2023, all the daily activities offered by the Cité de l'Huître will be held outdoors,
the opportunity to discover the world of oyster farming as close as possible to the field.


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

Along the Chenal de la Cayenne, in Marennes.