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 and activities are included in the entrance ticket. In addition, bike rental possible for a 3,5km ride along the Chemin des Claires.
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 “Entre Terre et Mer” which invites you to fly over the territory of Charente-Maritime for a dive into the heart of the basin and the oyster farming profession. Projection on a giant screen for total immersion.
Enjoy a bike ride and a breath of salty air in one of the largest wetlands in France! Set off to discover, as a family, a natural universe developed by humans since Roman times. 3,5 km loop accessible to all. Helmet available with a protective cap. For children, suitable bicycles and trailers are available.
Daily activities (Events open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket):
“Discovery of the marsh” animation: Go on an animated visit to discover oyster refining 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.
“Oyster farming” animation: We get into the water for you! Come discover the secrets of oyster farming, observe the actions and know-how of oyster farmers.
Animation open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket.
“Initiation to opening oysters” animation: Meet our facilitators for advice for consumers, an introduction to opening oysters safely and tasting an oyster.
“Hot oysters” animation: Discover an oyster recipe cooked with the chef’s secrets and taste an oyster. (Entertainment upon reservation, duration 15 min, included in the price of the entrance ticket).
La Cité de l’Huître is open from April 1 to November 11:
– Easter and All Saints’ Day school holidays (all areas combined): Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
– Summer holidays: Every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
– Outside school holidays: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday)
The visit and activities are included in the entrance ticket. In addition, bike rental possible for a 3,5km ride along the Chemin des Claires.
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 “Entre Terre et Mer” which invites you to fly over the territory of Charente-Maritime for a dive into the heart of the basin and the oyster farming profession. Projection on a giant screen for total immersion.
Enjoy a bike ride and a breath of salty air in one of the largest wetlands in France! Set off to discover, as a family, a natural universe developed by humans since Roman times. 3,5 km loop accessible to all. Helmet available with a protective cap. For children, suitable bicycles and trailers are available.
Daily activities (Events open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket):
“Discovery of the marsh” animation: Go on an animated visit to discover oyster refining 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.
“Oyster farming” animation: We get into the water for you! Come discover the secrets of oyster farming, observe the actions and know-how of oyster farmers.
Animation open to all, duration 30min, included in the price of the entrance ticket.
“Initiation to opening oysters” animation: Meet our facilitators for advice for consumers, an introduction to opening oysters safely and tasting an oyster.
“Hot oysters” animation: Discover an oyster recipe cooked with the chef’s secrets and taste an oyster. (Entertainment upon reservation, duration 15 min, included in the price of the entrance ticket).
La Cité de l’Huître is open from April 1 to November 11:
– Easter and All Saints’ Day school holidays (all areas combined): Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
– Summer holidays: Every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
– Outside school holidays: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Activities on site
- Permanent exhibition
- Animation
- Concert
- Product tasting
Rankings & Labels
- Family plus
- Tourism Quality ™
- Cycling Home Label
- The Velodyssey
- The paths of the Seudre
Location details
- Path/cycle path less than 500 m
- In the countryside
- On the outskirts of the city
- At the water's edge
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Shuttle stop within 300 m
Along the Chenal de la Cayenne, in Marennes.
Themes:
Customers
- Cycle 4: college (5th, 4th, 3rd)
- School groups welcome
- Children from 3 to 5 years old
- Reception of summer camps
- Children from 6 to 12 years old
- Cycle 3: college (6th)
- Young people from 13 to 17 years old
- Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
- Cycle 1: nursery school (PS, MS, GS)
- Cycle 2: elementary school (CP, CE1, CE2)
- High school
- Special rate for job seekers
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
- Special children
- Groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
- Higher Education
- Special rate for students
Language(s) of the visit
English French
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Permanent individual guided tours
Group visit services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 30/03 to 11/11/2024
every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open for groups
The Cité de l’Huître is open from March 30 to the end of the All Saints holidays:
– Easter and All Saints’ Day school holidays (all areas combined): Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
– Summer holidays: Every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
– Outside school holidays: Wednesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 18 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday) and Saturday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m. (also public holidays).
every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open for groups
The Cité de l’Huître is open from March 30 to the end of the All Saints holidays:
– Easter and All Saints’ Day school holidays (all areas combined): Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
– Summer holidays: Every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
– Outside school holidays: Wednesday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 18 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday) and Saturday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m. (also public holidays).
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Equipments
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
LABELS
- Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
- Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment
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